Are fees payable and when, for a building regulations application?
Fees are payable to either a Local Authority of Approved Inspector for a Building Regulations application and they will vary depending on what works are to be carried out and to whom the application is made. Local Authorities have to publish a scheme of charges and generally three schedules of charges exist for: (1) new houses; (2) domestic extensions and small buildings and (3) other works category based upon the construction cost. If a full plans or Building Notice application is submitted, the fee must be paid in full. If the incorrect or no fee is submitted in either case, the application is not deemed to be valid.
