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The recommended provider of building control services in Derbyshire and Staffordshire Moorlands. By using DBCP you access the combined expertise of eight Local Authorities.
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Building Regulations Charges

Please be aware that from 1st September 2026, Building Regulations charges will increase.

Inspection Service

Site Inspections should be requested 24 hours ahead of required date (Monday – Friday).

Site visits are only available during our normal office hours (8am - 4.30pm) and do not include weekends and Bank Holidays.

If you require an inspection or need any support please call 0333 880 2000.

Independent building control for your project

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Architects

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Builders

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Property Owners

A professional approach to building control. From initial plans to completion, our experienced building control team provides independent regulatory oversight, assesses compliance and helps you understand what is required under the Building Regulations.

  • From Pre Application

    Our team will assess your plans at an early stage, clarify regulatory requirements and help you demonstrate compliance.

  • To Project Completion

    Our end-to-end service provides consistent regulatory oversight from initial plans through to completion, helping you demonstrate compliance at every stage.

Our experienced team provides independent, professional building control oversight throughout your project.

Local Authorities we partner with

Expert Surveyors & Technical Staff

Customers we've worked with

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Building applications processed since 2018

Explore our full range of building control services...

Building Control

DBCP works to government codes of conduct and recognised industry regulations to protect people's safety and health and welfare in and around buildings.

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Building Compliance

Every project is different, that’s why our Building Control service is bespoke to each individual project, ensuring the most effective and efficient service is provided.

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Street Naming & Numbering

If your project is based within Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, we are responsible for street naming and numbering in those areas.

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Demolitions & Dangerous Structures

From garden walls to entire buildings, we can advise and act on dangerous structures and help you through the process of submitting a demolition notice.

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Already made a Building Regulation Application?

We maintain a searchable database of all applications made to DBCP. 

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Examples of our experience working with clients across Derbyshire

Falcon Homes

Falcon Homes and DBCP: A Partnership Built on Trust and Experience
Modern Emergency Department reception at Chesterfield Royal Hospital containing a large rounded white desk with two computer screens on top. Behind the desk are tall glass windows with black frames set into a bright orange wall. There is floor to ceiling windows in front of the desk, allowing light to flow into the room with a view of outside.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Emergency Department

DBCP oversaw building control for Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s new £27 million Emergency Department; the hospital’s largest development in almost 40 years.

Matlock Spa

Supporting Phase 1 of the regeneration of Matlock's former Cawdor Quarry into the stunning residential scheme Matlock Spa.
A single hospital bed in a room at Ashgate Hospice. The bed has a sunset mural behind it and there is a portable table on wheels across the bottom of the bed. There is medical apparatus on the walls beside the bed. There is a comfortable chair and a bistro table and two chairs in a glass atrium space which has floor to ceiling doors and windows which allow light into the room.

Ashgate Hospicecare

Redeveloping bed bays at Ashgate Hospicecare into 9 single bedrooms, has created much-needed private spaces for patients.

Shirebrook Town Hall

We were delighted to be involved with the construction of a brand new town hall in Shirebrook – the first one the town has had!
Beauchief Homes

Beauchief Homes’ Stonegravels site, Chesterfield

"In my whole career this is one of the best sites I have ever visited. The standard of finish was excellent." Simon Rimington Building Control Surveyor, Derbyshire Building Control Partnership.
A large Grade II listed heritage building comprising two buildings joined via an old stone building with heritage windows which is attached to a red brick building with a corrugated iron roof and features floor to ceiling glass doors and windows.

Wirksworth Heritage Centre

The story of Wirksworth - a fascinating and quirky market town on the southern edge of the Derbyshire Peak District – has been told in an equally fascinating Grade II listed building that DBCP was delighted to be involved with its conversion.
A residential barn conversion built out of stone with modern black framed windows. There is a blue sky with a few clouds. Outside the property there is a landscaped area with a single tree.

Barn Conversion

The Linked Barn is a prestigious barn conversion developed at Dunston Grange Farm by the two-time LABC award winning bespoke construction firm, Lynnic Associates Ltd
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Single-Storey Extension

The rear of this 1920s semi-detached house was extended with a single-storey extension to create a large open plan, modern kitchen.

Do you need compliance support with your building project?

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