Fees and charges as of Monday 1 April 2024
Building Control charges from Monday 1 April 2024. Charges quoted are inclusive of VAT at 20.0%.
Table D - charges for non-domestic extensions and new builds
Other residential (institution and other), including hospitals, hotels and boarding houses. Assembly and recreational use, including clubs, school and halls.
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Floor area not exceeding 10m2 | £290.00 | £635.00 | £1156.25 |
| D2 | Floor area exceeding 10m2 but not exceeding 40m2 | £405.00 | £808.50 | £1516.88 |
| D3 | Floor area exceeding 40m2 but not exceeding 100m2 | £405.00 | £981.76 | £1733.45 |
| D4 | Floor area exceeding 100m2 but not exceeding 200m2 | £405.00 | £1415.00 | £2275.00 |
Industrial and storage, including factories and warehouses
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5 | Floor area not exceeding 10m2 | £405.00 | Included in plan charge | £506.25 |
| D6 | Floor area exceeding 10m2 but not exceeding 40m2 | £405.00 | £405.00 | £1012.50 |
| D7 | Floor area exceeding 40m2 but not exceeding 100m2 | £405.00 | £577.50 | £1228.13 |
| D8 | Floor area exceeding 100m2 but not exceeding 200m2 | £405.00 | £750.00 | £1443.75 |
All other areas, including offices and shops (commercial)
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9 | Floor area not exceeding 10m2 | £290.00 | £405.00 | £868.75 |
| D10 | Floor area exceeding 10m2 but not exceeding 40m2 | £405.00 | £577.50 | £1228.13 |
| D11 | Floor area exceeding 40m2 but not exceeding 100m2 | £405.00 | £780.00 | £1481.25 |
| D12 | Floor area exceeding 100m2 but not exceeding 200m2 | £405.00 | £981.76 | £1733.45 |
Table E - All other non domestic works - alterations
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Underpinning | Individually determined charge | Individually determined charge | Individually determined charge |
Window replacement
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2 | Replacement up to 20 windows | £290.00 | Included in plan charge | £362.50 |
| - | Replacement over 20 up to 50 windows | £230.00 | £346.50 | £720.63 |
Renovation of a thermal element (wall, floor or roof)
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E4 | Estimated cost up to £50,000 | £288.75 | £288.75 | £721.88 |
| - | Estimated cost exceeding £50,000 and up to £100,000 | £288.75 | £462.00 | £938.44 |
| - | Estimated cost exceeding £100,000 and up to £250,000 | £288.75 | £577.50 | £1082.81 |
Alterations not described elsewhere including structural alterations and installation of controlled fittings
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E5 | Estimated cost less than £5,000 | £520.00 | Included in plan charge | £650.00 |
| - | Estimated cost exceeding £5,001 and up to £25,000 | £230.00 | £405.00 | £793.75 |
| - | Estimated cost exceeding £25,001 and up to £50,000 | £230.00 | £635.00 | £1081.25 |
| - | Estimated cost exceeding £50,001 an up to £100,000 | £405.00 | £693.00 | £1372.50 |
| - | Installation of a Mezzanine floor up to £500m2 | £405.00 | £693.00 | £1372.50 |
Office/Shop fit out
| Category | Description | Plan charge | Inspection charge | Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 | Floor area up to 500m2 | £288.75 | £405.00 | £867.19 |
| - | Floor area exceeding 500m2 and up to 1000m2 | £288.75 | £577.50 | £1082.81 |
| - | Change of use of a building (charged in addition to the above works) | £288.75 | Included in plan charge | £360.94 |