Building control
We are responsible for ensuring that all notifiable work carried out within the borough complies with the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 or the Building Regulations 2000. We also issue licences for temporary structures, and deal with dangerous structures and fire safety.
Fees for building regulations and temporary structures (section 30) and means of escape (section 35).
Environmental Information Regulations
Further information on Environmental Information Regulations and contact details for requests.
If you're planning building work at home or at work, you need to make sure it complies with minimum standards set by law, which is where we can help.
Building control general information explains how we can help you, our services and service standards.
Guidance on how to save energy and water, which will save you money, by using environmentally friendly materials. Following the tips will help to create attractive, high quality buildings that people will want to work in, buy or rent.
We offer a 24 hour service for reporting dangerous structures.
If you are undertaking demolition works within Lambeth you can check to see whether you need permission from Lambeth Council.
Information on why properties may be empty, how you can identify an empty property and how to report an empty property.
We issue licences for special and temporary structures to ensure they are designed, constructed and maintained safely, for example, marquees, flag poles and advertising boards.