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Charges for New Dwellings

Creation or Conversion to New Houses, Bungalows and Flats

Examples of Charges for new dwellings are set out in Table D, of our Standard Charge Tables, this is reproduced below for your convenience. These charges are applicable for applications submitted on or after 26th September 2011.

If your proposed development includes repetitive or handed house/ flat types, reduced charges apply, please contact us for a specific quotation, either telephone us on 01628 796870 or email us at; building.control@rbwm.gov.uk

No of Dwellings	Plan Charge	Inspection Charge
1 (each unit not exceeding 300m2)	£290.00	£500.00
2 (each unit not exceeding 300m2)	£380.00	£675.00
more than 2 Dwellings	To calculate the appropriate charge for multiple plots - including repetitive house/flat types, please contact us direct for an individually determined charge.
All Dwellings exceeding 300m2

For additional dwellings, please contact Building Control

For comparison purposes, the estimated cost of works for particular building uses, will be determined by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Building Cost Information Service.

This provides an indication of the construction costs where a detailed estimate cannot be provided. These rates should be used for calculating Building Regulation Charges. These rates are regularly reviewed and updated. Please see download below for latest information.

Estimated Cost of Work

The RICS Building Cost Information Service will assist you to determine reasonable estimates for building works if a builder's estimate is not available.

RICS Building Cost Information Service (pdf 63kb)