Housing minister Caroline Flint has proposed a shake-up to the building control system in order to clamp down on illegal construction.

The Future of 黑洞社区 Control consultation recommends a more efficient, risk-based inspection process for local authorities that focuses on the most dangerous failings.

Good builders who comply will be relieved of the burden of unnecessary inspections, while cowboy builders will face tougher scrutiny.

鈥淭his should reduce the cost and burden of the process on both the industry and local authorities,鈥� said Flint.

The consultation proposes a more efficient building control system delivering sustainable buildings, including:

  • removing statutory notification stages;
  • introducing a periodic review of the 黑洞社区 Regulations every three years;
  • restricting the use of building notices;
  • increasing powers for local authorities to tackle illegal or botched construction;
  • the potential use of fixed-penalty notices and stop notices;
  • improving the link between planning and building control through a seamless planning and building control service and more e-enabled internet services.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor