Submit your application
(Forms, online access, guidance and checklists)

Online Applications

The Submit-a-Plan Portal is free to use and allows you to submit, track and manage your Building Control application.

First time using the new system? Creating a login is quick and only needs to be done once. After that, you’ll have ongoing access to your applications, inspections and documents.

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Need guidance or a fee estimate?

If you’re unsure which route to take or would like an indicative fee before submitting an application, you can use one of the options below.

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PDF Application Forms

1. Download the relevant form from the buttons below and save it locally
2. Fill in your details with any PDF editor
3. Save the file (add your name to the filename)
4. Email the form to us at building.control@hertfordshirebc.co.uk

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Statutory Notices

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Demolition of Buildings

To notify us of a demolition, please email the following details to building.control@hertfordshirebc.co.uk:

1. Full location of demolition site with site plan
2. Contact details of the person submitting the application (including email address)
3. The person responsible for carrying out the demolition work
4. Proposed start date
5. Estimated duration of work
6. Note: a fee of £400.00 is applicable – Please confirm in your email whom we should contact to collect this fee.

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Historic Application Search

If you need to search for historic applications made to HBC, you can do this via our Application Search Portal (a fee is charged per search).

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Planning Portal

We are also available via the national Planning Portal (an additional fee is charged by the Planning Portal for this service).

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