Report a Dangerous Building or structure

Building Control has a statutory duty to deal with Dangerous Buildings and Structures throughout the borough, where there is a danger to members of the public.

Our objective is to safeguard public safety by dealing with situations that may arise. We have the Statutory Authority to take legal action against the buildings or structures owner who does not take steps to remove any potential danger.

Please note the council cannot become involved in disputes over fences or structures that are on a private boundary that is not accessible to the general public.

Our powers under dangerous building legislation do however extend to dealing with dilapidated premises, which may be in a poor condition, but do not present a danger to the public.

Important Notice: Dangerous Buildings

If you wish to report a building or structure that poses an immediate danger, please telephone 0161 342 4460 during office telephone hours (see below)** or email buildingcontrol@tameside.gov.uk (which is monitored at all times during working hours).   If out of office hours, contact the emergency out of hours line on 0161 342 2222.

When reporting a Dangerous Building / Structure the following Information will be required.

1. Full Address of Danger.
2. Precise description of what you consider to be dangerous and its location including any photographs that will allow us to assess this prior to visiting site.
3. Any known ownership details/ access provisions that will assist Building Control in dealing with the complaint.
4. Your name and contact details so we can advise you of the action taken.

**Office Telephone Hours

Tameside MBC’s Planning Technical Support Team are available to take your calls during the following times periods:z

 Monday – 9:00am – 1:00pm
 Tuesday – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
 Wednesday – 9:00am – 1:00pm
 Thursday – 9:00am – 1:00pm
 Friday – 1:00pm – 4:00pm