FOI release

Online System

Case reference EIR2026/00915

Received 18 August 2026

Published 16 September 2026

Request

Please could you let us know how far your public access records go back to for 1. Planning and 2. Building control?

Response

1. Planning – Planning application records are retained permanently.

2. Building Control – Building Control application records are generally retained for 15years, unless there is a documented business need to retain them longer. Certain records forming part of the Building Control Register are retained permanently.

Documents

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