Building control

Who to contact

Planning Services
PO Box 26
Yorkon Building
Huyton
L36 9FB

Telephone: 0151 443 2380

Email: planning@knowsley.gov.uk

The building control system exists to make sure that buildings are properly designed and constructed so as to ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people using them.

If you are thinking about making alterations to a building or property you may need to obtain building regulations approval. 

This section provides information about the building control process, including:

Online applications

You can submit your building control applications online via the Submit a Plan Portal. Just register your details, logon and choose 'Knowsley' as the local authority before making your application.