New building control fees from 16 November 2026
Standard charges for domestic extensions and alterations
| Category | New floor area | Building control approval with full plans (Inc VAT) | Building notice charge (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan charge | Inspection charge | ||||
| 1 | Less than 10m2 | £246 | £450 | £720 | £960 |
| 2 | Between 10m2 and 40m2 | £318 | £552 | £894 | £1192 |
| 3 | Over 40m2 | £414 | £786 | £1224 | £1632 |
| 4 | Garages, detached buildings more than 30m2 and garage conversions | £246 | £450 | £720 | £960 |
| Category | New floor area | Building control approval with full plans (Inc VAT) | Building notice charge (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan charge | Inspection charge | ||||
| 5 | Loft conversion without a dormer not exceeding 50m2 | £336 | £450 | £810 | £1080 |
| 6 | Loft conversion with a dormer not exceeding 50m2 | £438 | £546 | £1008 | £1344 |
| 7 | Basement conversion not exceeding 50m2 | £414 | £786 | £1224 | £1632 |
| Category | Construction value | 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 | |||
| 8 | Construction value up to £1,000 | £324 | Included in plan charge | £372 | £496 |
| 9 | Construction value between £1,001 and £2,000 | £402 | Included in plan charge | £450 | £600 |
| 10 | Construction value between £2,001 and £5,000 | £558 | Included in plan charge | £618 | £824 |
| 11 | Construction value between £5,001 and £10,000 | £336 | £450 | £810 | £1080 |
| 12 | Construction value between £10,001 and £20,000 | £414 | £600 | £1038 | £1384 |
| Category | Type of work | Building control approval with full plans (Inc VAT) | Building notice charge (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan charge | Inspection charge | ||||
| 13 | Window replacement (10 units or fewer) if not FENSA registered | £270 | Included in plan charge | £324 | £432 |
| 14 | Window replacement (more than 10 units) if not FENSA registered | £438 | Included in plan charge | £486 | £648 |
| 15 | Boiler, wood burner, oil, coal or gas fire when not installed by a registered competent person | £270 | Included in plan charge | £324 | £432 |
| 16 | Cavity wall insulation when not installed by a licenced installer | £78 | Included in plan charge | £138 | £184 |
| 17 | Electrical work carried out by a person who is not a registered Part P competent person. See 'surcharges and reductions' below for additional requirements. | £738 | Included in plan charge | £798 | £1064 |
Standard charges for non-domestic buildings
| Category | Description | Building control approval with full plans (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of building work, excluding architect and engineer fees | Plan charge | Inspection charge | ||
| 1 | Construction work less than £2,000 | £276 | £360 | £848 |
| 2 | Construction work between £2,001 and £5,000 | £300 | £384 | £912 |
| 3 | Construction work between £5,001 and £10,000 | £336 | £438 | £1032 |
| 4 | Construction work between £10,001 and £20,000 | £414 | £600 | £1352 |
| Category | Description | Building control approval with full plans (Inc VAT) | Regularisation (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan charge | Inspection charge | |||
| 5 | Replacement windows up to 10 units | £270 | Included in plan charge | £360 |
| 6 | Replacement windows 11 to 50 units | £450 | Included in plan charge | £600 |
| 7 | Replacement windows 51 to 100 units | £600 | Included in plan charge | £800 |
Other fees
- Demolition notice: £150
- Copy of completion certificate: £30
- RBCA submission of initial notices including up to 20 plots: £60