Fees for building works to non-domestic buildings
Standard charges
| Category | Description | Building control approval with full plans (Inc VAT) | Building notice charge (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of building work, excluding architect and engineer fees | Plan charge | Inspection charge | |||
| 1 | Construction value up to £1,000 | £306 | Included in plan | £354 | £472 |
| 2 | Construction work less than £2,000 | £516 | Included in plan charge | £570 | £760 |
| 3 | Construction work between £2,001 and £5,000 | £636 | Included in plan charge | £684 | £912 |
| 4 | Construction work between £5,001 and £10,000 | £318 | £414 | - | £976 |
| 5 | Construction work between £10,001 and £20,000 | £390 | £570 | - | £1280 |
Where part B of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) or the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the work then a building notice may not be used.
| Category | Description | Building control approval with full plans application (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan charge | Inspection charge | |||
| 6 | Replacement windows up to 10 units | £252 | Included in plan charge | £336 |
| 7 | Replacement windows 11 to 50 units | £426 | Included in plan charge | £568 |
| 8 | Replacement windows 51 to 100 units | £570 | Included in plan charge | £760 |
Other works or works over £20,000
If the work being carried out is not listed in the table above or the estimated cost is over £20,000 please email building.control@liverpool.gov.uk detailing the proposed work and we will provide you with a fee quote.
Other charges
Additional site visits
Charges are based on a maximum of 10 site inspections. Not all work will require this many inspections but if more than 10 inspections are required we may make an additional charge based upon an hourly rate.
Completion inspections after 12 months
There will be an additional charge of £75 for completion inspections where 12 months have passed since the previous inspection.
How to pay
Non-domestic alterations and extensions
For non-domestic alterations and extensions, the application form will calculate how much you need to pay and you will be transferred to our payment system to make your payment online.
Works over £20,000 or other works
You will need your fee quote and reference number - we will have provided this when you had your initial discussion with us. When you submit your application form online you will be prompted to make your payment online. Alternatively, call 0151 233 3021, quoting your online application reference number.
Invoices
Where invoices are issued we expect payment within 28 days. If debt recovery exceeds 60 days a default charge for recovery of £125 will be applied in addition to the outstanding amount. If you're paying an invoice, you'll need your invoice number.