In London, and across the UK, building control approval and planning permission are two distinct processes with different purposes, requirements, and outcomes in construction and renovation projects.
In summary
Planning permission is concerned with the design and impact of your project on the neighborhood, while building control approval is focused on the technical safety and compliance of the construction itself. Many projects, especially structural or external changes, will require both processes to be followed.
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