PARTNERSHIP AUTHORITY SCHEME
Where do I submit my Building Regulation application? All Building Regulation applications for Essex County Council projects MUST be sentto Chelmsford City Councilwho co-ordinate allour applications irrespective of the location of the premises in Essex.
Postal AddressChelmsford Building Control Consultancy, Chelmsford City Council
PO Box 7544, Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1XP
Website
What must I send? A ‘Full Plans’ application form (from any Authority) needs to be completed together with sufficient plans to clarify what is included in the project together with details of who will be paying the Building Control charges (and the amounts you believe they are).
This should all be sent to Chelmsford City Council.By using the on-line form on Chelmsford City Council’s website ensures that it is directed correctly.
How much does it cost? The Building Control Charges are based on charges levied by the Local Authority where the work is to be undertaken (please check on THEIR website). If you have problems determining what they should be then please contact either the Local Authority in question or Andrew Savage (contact details below).
How are payments made? To make it easy and straightforward, invoices are sent to whoever is going to pay the Building Control Charges. Please indicate whether you wish to initially just pay the ‘Plan Charge’ or all of it. To send an invoice we need: Payee’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
Who will undertake the work? Staffing resources will be checked and the project will be allocated to the Local Authority which has the capability of providing a prompt service. This usually means that the Local Authority where the work is to be undertaken will examine the plans although Chelmsford City Council undertakes this role where there are workload issues. Please send any additional information directly to the person and Authority requesting it. All decisions will be sent by the Local Authority where the work is to be undertaken. Where a Conditional Approval has been issued, the information to discharge the conditions should normally be sent to the person who originally examined the plans.
Who do I contact with any queries? Throughout the project all enquiries will normally be dealt with by the Officer involved with the project. However, any queries regarding interpretation of the Building Regulations can be addressed to Andrew Savage who will endeavour to resolve such matters.
Andrew Savage Building Control Manager01245 606418 Main office phone 01245 606431
Email address:
Any other queries, contact; Greg Keeling Engineering & Technical Manager Infrastructure Delivery 07827976116 Email address
Check list for application. Have you ensured that: / Yes1 / Full plans application form completed?
2 / Plans to clarify extent of project provided?
3 / Payee’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address provided?
4 / Indication of whether just the Plan Charge is to be paid with the application?
5 / Application being sent to Chelmsford City Council?