Submit a Building Control Application - Guidance

Submit application direct to Ashford Borough Council

We have recently developed and launched BETA online forms where you can make Building Control applications directly to us. Please provide any feedback (using the feedback buttons in the bottom right of the website) if you experience any issues using these forms to help us improve our service. 

Here are some of the benefits of using our new service:

• Using these new forms will ensure that applications are instantly received into our back-office systems.
• You can still use the online forms even if you have been given a bespoke quote, or you haven't yet received a quote.

If you're not sure which application you need to make, then check out our guidance on types of Building Control applications.

You'll need to create an account if you don't already have one to complete the form. It's quick and easy to create an account and this enables you to manage your applications by logging in and clicking 'Service Requests'.

Our forms don't require you to make any administration fees and can be accessed below: 

Submit application via the Planning Portal

Applications can also be submitted via the Planning Portal, which also don't have any administrations fees. If you decide to complete a form on the Planning Portal please be aware of the following:

• There's online guidance to help you make your application
• You can request a fee quote if your works do not sit in the standard Building Control Fees
• You can use one account to manage both planning and building control applications (where applicable)
• You have access to the Planning Portal: Support Team, contactable on: 0333 323 4589, which is available from 9am until 5pm.