Building Regulations charges scheme

The level of charge for the service depends on the type of work being carried out. Currently there are five categories for most work carried out under the Building Regulations:

• Table A - New dwellings
• Table B - Domestic extensions and conversions to a single residential building
• Table C - Other work not covered by Tables A or B for domestic alterations
• Table D - Non-domestic extensions and new build
• Table E - All other non-domestic work – alterations

For work which does not fall into any of these categories (such as underpinning work and extensions/conversions/new dwellings larger than the sizes stated in the fee tables) we will be happy to provide an individual quote. Please contact us by using our SBCP Online Quote Form or by calling 0330 024 9355.

Calculating the fee

What type of work will you be carrying out?

Small domestic buildings (new houses, flats etc) – Table A

The internal floor area of each unit must be less than 300m² (excluding any integral garage or car port but including a detached single storey garage up to 40m² , and the building should not have more than 3 storeys), for properties with floor areas greater than this (or more than 3 storeys), we will be happy to provide you with an individual quote.

Small domestic extensions, loft conversions, carports or garages – Table B

The internal floor area of each of the above must be within a certain size (refer to the fee table). If not within this criteria then an individual quote is required.

Other alterations – Table C

This is for all other domestic work not specified in Tables A and B, such as internal alterations, renovation of a thermal element (such as a roof), replacement of existing windows and doors glazed with more than 50% glass or Part P electrical work.

Non-domestic extensions and new build – Table D

Other non-domestic work – alterations – Table E

Regularisation applications

The charge for an application for regularisation is 150% of the appropriate building notice fee i.e. 150% of the plan fee and inspection fee. This type of application is exempt from VAT.

Charges are not payable when the proposed work is to provide access and facilities in an existing dwelling or an extension to store equipment or provide medical treatment for a disabled person. In order to claim exemption, the appropriate evidence, as to the relevance of the adaptation for the person's disability must support any application. (This could be a doctor/consultant)

N.B. The online fee calculator is provided for information purposes only. All calculations on submitted applications will be checked and verified by the Building Control section prior to validation.