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Online Applications

We’re Upgrading Our Systems

We’ve recently transitioned to a new internal system to improve the services we deliver. While we complete this changeover, there may be some temporary delays in our response times. Please be assured that our team is working hard behind the scenes, and all enquiries and submissions will be actioned as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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?

We revise our fees in April each year, and our fees will increase from 6th April 2026. Please be assured that any quotes issued within the past three months will be honoured at the agreed rate.

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

Our new and improved Application Search Portal is now live.

The system has been fully updated to provide a more user‑friendly experience while continuing to offer access to the same historic application information. Please note that due to these updates, all users will need to create a new account to access the new portal. Previous login details will no longer work.

Thank you for your patience while we completed these improvements.

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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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