Building Control privacy notice

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This privacy notice explains how we use information during the delivery of our statutory functions as a Local Authority Building Control service.

Our functions

  • building notices
  • demolition notices
  • dangerous structures
  • enforcement i.e. contraventions and unauthorised works
  • full plans applications
  • initial notices
  • Partner Authority Scheme and Cross-boundary applications
  • regularisations

Information collected

  • name
  • address and contact details
  • information required to process the application including but not limited to; plans, structural calculations, compliance certificates
  • financial information
  • proof of disability
  • equalities information
  • property information
  • contractual information
  • criminal/prosecution information 

Who we share your information with

  • Council Legal service
  • judicial agencies (courts)

Application details (type of development, address, name of applicant) are routinely shared with other Council departments to assist them with carrying out their statutory duties, these departments include: 

  • Local Land Charges
  • Planning
  • Council Tax
  • Environmental Health
  • Customer Services
  • Councillors Enquires
  • Corporate Anti-Fraud Team
  • Internal Audit

Legislation that applies

  • The Building Act 1984
  • The Building Regulations 2010
  • The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
  • The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010
  • London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 Part VII

How long we keep your information

Records relating to each building control project should be retained for 15 years as an appropriate length of time having due regard to the statutory time limits on legal action (DCLG Building Control Performance Standards, Section 7: Communications and records, January 2017).