A series of building control guidance notes are hosted by Elmbridge Borough Council on behalf of Surrey Building Control Association.

These can be accessed by visiting Surrey Building Control guidance notes (this page opens in a new window)

There are a number of guidance documents available which we have listed below for your convenience, most of which relate to domestic buildings.

• Getting plans right
• Good neighbour
• Neighbour consideration
• Traditional foundations
• Trees in clay subsoils
• Ground floors
• Drainage
• Soakaways
• Timber upper floors
• External walls
• Pitched roofs
• Smoke alarms
• Escape windows
• Replacement windows
• Loft conversions
• Garage conversions
• Electrical safety
• Means of escape
• Garden walls
• Surrey Act - Section 19 (Guidance for professionals)

If you have any questions regarding these guidance notes, please contact us.

Building Control
Planning Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB

Tel: 01483 444545
Email: buildingcontrol@guildford.gov.uk