Building Control Charges

 

The amount of charges payable depends on the type and nature of the works being undertaken, although the total charges for an individual proposal is the same for both a "Building Notice" and "Full Plans" application. 

 

There is however a difference in the time that charges become payable i.e. a "Building Notice" charge, which represents the whole amount payable, should accompany the "Building Notice" submission.  Charges relating to a "Full Plans" application are normally payable in two stages, approximately one quarter of the total charge should accompany the "Full Plans" submission and is known as the "Plan Charge".  An invoice for the remainder of the charge is issued shortly following the first site inspection of relevant works and is known as the "Inspection Charge".

 

Charges relating to "Building Notices" and "Full Plans" applications are subject to VAT and applications are invalid if the appropriate charge is not paid at the time of deposit.

 

"Regularisation Application" charges are calculated at 120% of the normal "Building Notice" charge excluding VAT and are payable at the time of submission.  Again the application is invalid if not accompanied by the appropriate charge.

 

Charges payable cover administration costs and inspections regardless of the number of site visits made.