Public Access alert,
Whilst using PublicAccess is the quickest way to get your comments logged against an application, if, for some reason PublicAccess is not available, you can email planning.reps@gravesham.gov.uk with your comments and name and address.
Building regulations
Building Control
In June, seven independent building inspectors (Approved Inspectors) operating in the Gravesham area were unable to renew their Public Liability Insurance. The insurance cover indemnifies the Approved Inspector in respect of claims arising from the conduct of their building control function.
We are aware of emails issued by agents acting on behalf of one of the larger former Approved Inspectors offering customers additional information held on their properties for a payment of £150.
The Local Authority Building Control body (LABC), has carried out trials paying the additional sum and has received no new records or information additional to that already held by and available from STG Building Control Partnership, the organisation that delivers Building Control inspections on our behalf.
Our advice to anyone seeking information on building control details in relation to their property is not to pay the additional £150 fee, but to contact STG via its website in the first instance.
STG
The South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership (STG) is a joint venture between four local authorities: Gravesham, Canterbury, Medway and Swale. Together forming a cohesive partnership offering expertise, flexibility and professionalism for your building control requirements.
The main function of the partnership is to make sure new building work is carried out in accordance with the building regulations. This is done by checking the plans and details submitted with an application and then inspecting the construction work as it progresses on site.
STG Building Control Consultancy provides a professional Building Regulation service to building project teams within the construction industry for all your SAP, EPC, DEC and SBEM requirements and Fire access and sustainability advice.
For building regulations approval, you can find application forms and advice on the STG website.
If you would like to find further advice on whether you need approval you can find this out at South Thames Gateway Consultancy Services (STG).
Contact details
STG Building Control Partnership
Foord Annex
Eastgate House
High Street
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1EW
Telephone: 01634 33 11 33
Email: building@stgbc.org.uk
STG Building Control have further information in their STG Building Control FAQs.