
About Us
At Building Control Communications, we produce official council guidance and work on behalf of councils throughout the country for both the planning and building control services. We specialise in creating trusted, accessible, and practical resources for homeowners embarking on home improvement and building projects. As the media and publications arm of Content Media Services Ltd, our mission is to bridge the gap between local authority expertise and the everyday homeowner, ensuring that vital information is clear, engaging, and easy to understand.
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We produce high-quality e-book guides designed to offer straightforward, step-by-step information on a wide range of building and renovation projects. From small-scale home improvements to more complex structural changes, our publications help homeowners better understand the processes, regulations, and best practices involved.​
Every guide is carefully researched, written, and designed to be both informative and accessible. They cover practical topics such as planning permission, building regulations, safety considerations, and energy efficiency – giving homeowners the knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions.
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Our guides are created exclusively for local authority building control and planning services and are available widely online through council websites, email communications, the Government’s Planning Portal, and social media channels. By making these resources available across multiple platforms, we help ensure homeowners can easily access clear, practical, and reliable information when they need it most. This approach means that individuals are never left navigating regulatory requirements on their own, but instead have trusted guidance available at their fingertips.​
Timeline
1995
Printed Application Folders
Planning & Building Control
Included Advert Cards
2007
Digital Guides grow with addition of
Custom / Self Build
Partnered with LABC
Included Advert Cards
2015
Formed a strategic Partnership with the Planning Portal for distribution
2006
Developed the first Digital Guide
Extensions & Renovations
Focused on Building Control
Included Digital Ads
2012
Developed Green Home Guide and Building Conversions
2019
Partnership with LABC ends
Developed Building Control Communications
Started Social Campaigns to increase audience
2024
Developed the Planning Guide in partnership with the Planning Portal