Building Control - Charges Calculator

To calculate the Building Control charge for your project fill in the appropriate box (or boxes - see note 6. below)

Building Control Charges Calculator
1. New dwellings up to 300m2 (No of Dwellings)
2. Small domestic garages and carports (Floor area, m2)     (see note 4)
3. Small domestic extensions and   loft conversions (Size of extension, m2)  
(see note 4)
4. Replacement windows in dwellings (Please tick if applicable - see note 8)
5. Other building work (Total estimated cost, £)

 
Notes
  1. For new dwellings over 300m2 in floor area the charge is based on the total estimated cost (5. Other building work).
  2. References to floor area relate to the total internal floor area of all storeys
  3. Where more than one extension is proposed, the floor area must be aggregated to determine the charge.
  4. For extensions over 80m2 in floor area the charge is based on the total estimated cost subject to a minimum charge of £682.50 inc VAT (5. Other building work).
  5. Where you are intending on carrying out work in more than one category, fill in all relevant boxes - e.g. - if you are building an extension and carrying out alterations, enter the area of the extension in 3. and the estimated cost of the alterations in 5.
  6. 'Total estimated cost' means a reasonable estimate that would be charged by a professional builder but excluding professional (Architects/Surveyors) fees and VAT. No DIY estimates can be accepted.
  7. Disabled persons - some alterations to existing buildings to improve facilities for disabled persons are exempt from charges. Please contact the Building Control office for further advice.
  8. For replacement windows in non-domestic buildings, the charge is based on the total estimated cost - please use box 5 on the calculator above.

 

Building Control Charges Calculator - Results

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Type of Work

Full Plans (see note 1)

OR

Building Notices 
 (see note2)

Plan Charge (a)

Inspection 
Charge (b)

New dwellings up to 300m2
 
Small domestic garages and carports
 
Small domestic extensions
 
Other building work
 
Replacement Windows
 
TOTAL
 

   Notes:

    1. Full Plans Charges

     a) Plan Charge - Payable on deposit of submission
    b) Inspection Charge - Is invoiced to the applicant after the first inspection

    2. Building Notice Charge

    a) Is the total of the 'plan' and 'inspection' charges added together and is payable when the Building Notice is submitted.

For further information on which type of application ie Full Plans or Building Notice is more suitable for your project please click on this link: Guidance documents

 

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