Building Regulations
  Summary of the Regulations
  Approved Documents
  Contraventions and Appeals
  Fees
Building Control Charges
 
The Building Regulation charges are divided into Plan and Inspection charges, Building Notice charges and Regularisation charges. They are different for each type of work.
 
All fees are subject to VAT at the appropriate rate except the Regularisation charge.
 
Download Fee Schedule
Fees April 08 Building Regs.pdf (Full Graphics PDF )
 
Full Plans
The Plan charge must be paid on the deposit of the plans with the Council
 
Building Notices
The charge must be paid when the Notice is submitted to the Council.
 
Inspection Charge
These will be payable after the first inspection has been undertaken.
 
Regularisation Charge
This is 120% of the Building Notice charge.
 
Exemption
Where work is to provide access and facilities in an existing dwelling, or is an extension to store or provide medical treatment for a disabled person, no charge is required.
 
Total Estimated Cost
This means a reasonable estimate that would be charged by a professional builder, but excluding professional fees and VAT.
 
Multiple Works
Where plans show more than one type of work (ie two separate extensions) the charge payable is aggregated accordingly.
 
Minor Work
Where the work is estimated as costing under £5,000 the total charge is payable on deposit of the plans.
 
Instalments
In certain cases the charges may be paid by instalments. Contact the Building Control Office for information.
 
Help
If you have any difficulty in filling out the application, please contact our offices.

 

 
 
East & South Cheshire Building Control 2007