Other Services

We provide a range of other building surveying services to the Borough Council. This includes surveys on:

• Access for people with disabilities - the Access Officer post is situated within the Building Control Service. A change in both guidance and legislation for both Planning and Building Control has now introduced the concept of access statements. This provides the opportunity for developers, designers and owner/managers to demonstrate their firm commitment to providing inclusive environments in the work they intend to undertake, and importantly in the management of the buildings and spaces they use. An access statement provides essential supplementary information in support of applications for the necessary statutory consents. Starting at a strategic level, the statement will record and explain decisions on accessibility of any particular building. Advice on most Access issues and the Disability and Discrimination Act is now available from the Access Officer.

• Street naming and numbering (but not postcodes).

• Dangerous Structures - investigating buildings and structures which are dangerous and instigating the appropriate action. We have an emergency service available at all times to survey dangerous buildings, for example after an explosion, major fire and/or accident.

• Demolition work - we inspect all demolition work to ensure it is carried out safely and does not damage the environment.

• Street Naming and Numbering the Council is responsible for allocating house numbers and road names to new development and property conversions.

Other documents available:

• Replacement Windows & Doors
  We also work closely with the Fire Service to ensure adequate means of escape in case of fire in public and commercial buildings.
  Application forms can be downloaded from the Local Authority Building Services website.