Making an online building control application

Check

The system automatically checks that application is ready to submit. The green progress bar and blue tick icon will indicate when each section is complete. When all sections are complete and the application is ready to be submitted, the ‘Declare and submit’ button will become active (clickable).

Pay and Submit

Once you have completed the declaration and payment section, clicking on the ‘Pay and Submit’ button will initiate the payment process. The application status will then change to ‘Payment pending’. Once payment is confirmed, the application will be submitted to the building control body, allowing them to download and validate it.

If your application does not attract a fee, then you can simply complete the declaration and ‘Submit’ the application directly to the building control body.

Payment options

The payment methods available are:

• Pay online using a credit or debit card – There is a transaction limit of £1,000 for debit and credit card payments. If the total amount exceeds this limit, you will need to choose a different payment method. The application will be submitted instantly after payment is confirmed.
• Bank transfer (online banking) – You can pay by bank transfer using BACS, CHAPS or Faster Payments. The application will be submitted one working day after payment is received with a valid reference. Faster Payments and CHAPS will usually get to us the same day.

Alternatively, you can nominate another person to pay for the application.

Follow the instructions on the payment screens to initiate a payment nomination. You will be prompted to generate a payment link which you can send by email to your nominee for them to make a payment. The application will be submitted after payment is confirmed.