Partner Authority Scheme
The Partner Authority Scheme is a major initiative introduced by Local Authority Building Control.
LABC co-ordinates national and regional initiatives by using the experience of Building Control Surveyors working at a local level – the Partner Authority Scheme is administered by LABC with the full support of Local Authorities in England and Wales.
The purpose of the Partner Authority Scheme is to give a Partner Company a one to one relationship with a Partner Authority for the plan approval aspect of all construction projects irrespective of location. Protecting the confidential nature of construction design and procurement is a key element of the new scheme.
The Partner Authority will act as an effective conduit to the Local Authority where the project is to be built on behalf of the Partner Company. The Partner Authority will assess the plans for a project and issue formal decision advice, which will lead to automatic Building Regulation approval by the Inspecting Local Authority.
At the same time, Local Authority Building Control has unprecedented local knowledge and a history of site conditions which has been gathered over decades. Access to this valuable site specific information is an integral part of the Partner Authority Scheme.
Please contact us to discuss future partnership working.