We issue Completion Certificates to certify that the Council is satisfied that the work complies with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations, for this reason, it is very important that we are called in to inspect various stages of work as it progresses together with notification of completion as soon as the works are finalised on site.

A Completion Certificate is a valuable document that should be kept safe (preferably with your deeds) as without it you may have difficulty selling your property.

Failure to notify us for a completion inspection may result in us, either not being able to carry out an inspection at a later date or additional fees maybe incurred.

Unfortunately many people neglect to notify the Council that works are complete.  Where, no formal Completion Inspection was made, no Completion Certificate would have been issued.  Often, in the final stages of selling a property, the absence of a Completion Certificate becomes an issue.

I need a copy of my Decision and / or Completion Certificate, how do I get one?

Completion paperwork came into force from 1995 and became standard issue once a satisfactory completion inspection had taken place and all related paper work had been provided.

We can supply a copy of documents if issued at a supplementary cost, as follows

• The supply of copy Building Regulations Acceptances and Completion Certificates where the application reference is from 1995 to the present day is charged at the cost of £11.80 per document.
• The supply of copy Building Regulations Acceptances and Completion Certificates where the application reference is from 1988 to 1995 is charge at the cost of £26.00 per document.

To obtain copies of Council application documents, you can make payment by either:

Telephoning our Operators on 01785 619340 stating your payment is for  ‘copy documents’.  Please ensure you provide the application site location and application reference which is to be typed onto the receipt.  Request a copy of the receipt via email, forward your receipt and your request to our office.

     OR

post a covering letter stating the site address and application reference, together with a cheque made payable to Cannock Chase Council - to Stafford Borough Council Offices, Building Control Dept, Civic Offices, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ

All requests for copies will be dealt with within 10 working days. Please state the address that your require the copy document to be sent to if different to the letterhead.

All prices where correct at the time of last update and are subject to change.

Last Updated: 02/09/2020