Building Control

[phil1963]

What powers do Building Control have? Or are they just an advisory body? Can they tag an address to show that it has had work done on it which can be picked up when a solicitor does their checks if the house in the process of being sold?

 

[Richard C]

What powers do Building Control have?

All sorts:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/responsibilities/buildingregulations/failure

Note that they also on eof the few authorities that have a power of entry without a warrant!

Or are they just an advisory body?

Definitely not.

Can they tag an address to show that it has had work done on it which can be picked up when a solicitor does their checks if the house in the process of being sold?

Yes it happens frequently with searches & can cause problems & expense when selling, it can often result in a potential buyer walking away!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Presumably this thread is tied into this one though //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=272316 in which case your questions are a moot point.

 

[Richard C]

Guess so; OP seems to have posted multiple questions about the same problem which makes it a bit confusing; it’s already caught me out once!

 

[phil1963]

Cheers for that gents- things took a twist after I posted the original question, hence the need for another one!