From the 7th April 2025 our building control charges are changing. Applications received before the 7th April will be based on current charges. Our new charges are available in the make an application section of this website
We have updated our inspection requests text number therefore you no longer need to include the word SITE when sending an inspection request to us.
Simply include your reference, site address, company name, inspection type & full name (including first and last name) and send to 07860 099 103 for us to get your inspection booked in.
E.g. - 2020/1234 - 1 Ebley Mill, GL5 4ZZ - foundations - Dave Mills
Your number will be used to provide appointment updates and we may call you to discuss our visit if necessary. Full information about how we use your data can be found at stroud.gov.uk/privacy
The start of a new era for building control as a regulated profession from the 6th April 2024
I am pleased to announce that our building control team have registered with the Building Safety Regulator as registered building inspectors ahead of the 6th April deadline.
This means that our great team can carry out the functions that can only be carried out by registered building inspectors. This achievement is a credit to the team and clearly demonstrates their commitment to proving competence and serving the residents of Stroud District and Gloucester City Council’s.
The team have embraced the changes, by taking on additional training, submitting a portfolio of evidence and sitting a validation examination with the BSCF. Preparing to sit an exam for the first time in ‘quite a few years’ and then the wait for the results has been a very worrying time. Especially, as the result will determine whether individuals can continue working in their chosen career.
Registered Building Inspectors became a legal requirement on the 6th April. Registration is with the building safety regulator who will also oversee building control bodies, ensure consistency across the building control profession and drive-up standards.
The Building Safety Regulator has introduced a code of conduct for registered building inspectors and operational standards rules that apply to all building control providers. The Building Safety Regulator will also regulate higher risk buildings.
Further information is available from the HSE.
If you would like to discuss the changes and how they may affect your future projects, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team: building.control@stroud.gov.uk
New requirements have been introduced as a result of the implementation of Part 3 of the Building Safety Act 2022. Please click on the link to view our newsletter. In addition building control have provided the building safety regulator with an hourly rate for any projects that we may be asked to assist with in the future. If you have any queries related to the changes, please do not hesitate to contact us using our form or by email: building.control@stroud.gov.uk