Is there a charge for making a Building Regulation application?
Yes. There is a fee payable to the council. The amount will depend on the type of work and is defined through the ‘Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations Act 1998’. Work to provide facilities or improve access for a disabled person is normally exempt from charges. A ‘Full Plans’ application usually involves a two stage payment: • The first stage is a Plan Fee, which must be paid at the time you submit your plans. • The second stage is an inspection fee, which is payable after the first inspection of work on site has been carried out. The fee for a Building Notice submission is a single charge equal to the sum of both the plan and inspection fees and is payable at the time the notice is submitted. For more information see our fee scale document on the Building Control applications page.
