Navigating building regulations doesn’t need to be complicated.

The Swoop is your library of resources, designed to give you clarity, whether you’re planning a luxury extension in Winchester, restoring a Grade II listed property in the Cotswolds, or developing in Oxford, we will have the resources you need.

What you’ll find

Clear guidance on building control processes across Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and beyond. We’ve distilled years of experience into straightforward resources that answer the questions we hear most often from architects, developers, and homeowners in your region.

Compliance guides that explain current regulations without the jargon and tailored to the complexities of historic buildings common in Salisbury, Oxford, and Winchester.

  • Regional insights addressing planning considerations specific to conservation areas.
  • Tackling common misconceptions about building control in high-end residential projects.
  • CPD materials for professional development, with regular sessions held across our service areas.

Downloads

Changes to Building Control

Dutyholders

OWL Building Control Solutions: Guidance Note

Technical Guidance

OWL Technical Guidance Note – Upcoming changes to Part L

OWL Technical Guidance Note – Upcoming changes to Part 0

OWL Technical Guidance Note – Upcoming changes to Part S

Self Builders - Need to Know

ABCA Changes to the Building Regulations 2023 – Information for Dutyholders

Useful Links

Technical Guidance