South Worcestershire Building Control

Your Local Building Regulations & Inspection Partner

Important Notice for Assent and Oculus Customers

We understand how unsettling and frustrating the recent unforeseen circumstances surrounding applications submitted to Oculus Building Control must be. Please know that we’re here to support you and will do everything we can to assist, within the limits of what’s currently possible to either...

✅ To revert to Local Authority Building Control to oversee the remainder of your project
✅ To submit a new application if works have not yet commenced

📧 Please email your query to:
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🚫 Do not contact us by phone.

All queries must be submitted via email only and will be dealt with accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We support homeowners, developers and professionals with compliant building regulation applications, inspections and approvals across Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon.

Our
services

Submit an application

Apply for full plans, building notice or regularisation under Building Regulations.

Advice leaflets/Technical Information

Practical guides and technical building guidance.

Book an inspection

Schedule or manage your building control inspection.

Building Control Register

Search the Building Control public register.

Building Regulations & Documents

Legislative standards and compliance documents.

Building Safety Levy Regulations

Information on the Building Safety Levy and how it applies.

Dangerous Structures

Information on unsafe structures and reporting.

Guidance on extending your Home

A homeowner's guide to expanding your living space

Why choose us?

Delivering consistent, professional and regulation-compliant building control services for homeowners, builders and developers.

Local, Qualified Surveyors

Experienced building control professionals with in-depth knowledge of local developments and national Building Regulations.

Responsive & Reliable Service

Prompt inspections and clear communication to help keep your project on schedule.

Consistent Regulatory Interpretation

Clear, practical advice aligned with current statutory Building Regulations and Approved Documents.

Part of the LABC Network

As a Local Authority Building Control Partner Authority, we provide recognised standards, technical expertise and trusted compliance support.

Clear, Practical Guidance

Straightforward advice for homeowners, architects and contractors — helping you understand requirements from application through to completion.

Public Sector Accountability

A not-for-profit local authority service focused on safety, compliance and long-term community benefit.

Who we are

A shared local authority Building Control service for South Worcestershire. Working together to deliver consistent, professional regulatory support.

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