Domestic - Building Notice
A building notice is generally used for minor works such as removal of an internal load-bearing wall, where the person carrying out the work is familiar with current building regulations. One advantage is that it allows work to start 48 hours after submission of the application as there is no plan checking involved before work begins and therefore no approval notice is issued.
It cannot be used for works to commercial buildings.
If you are submitting a building notice you must feel confident that the work will comply with the current building regulations because when we inspect the work if it doesn't comply you run the risk of having to rectify this at your own expense.
Fees are inclusive of VAT (April 2024)
Table A - Standard Charges for the Erection of New Building Housing/Flats (Floor area less than 300m²)
| Number of Dwellings | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| 1 dwelling | £1,913.05 |
| 2 dwellings | £2,582.90 |
| 3 dwellings | £3,102.44 |
| 4 dwellings | £3,551.42 |
| 5 dwellings | £3,970.77 |
Table B - Domestic Extensions to a Single Building (Floor area less than 300m²)
Single Storey Extensions & Detached Recreational Buildings
(single storey means one storey at any floor level, excluding loft conversions & basements. Examples of recreational buildings include log cabins and summer houses )
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Extension floor area not exceeding 10m² | £879.52 |
| Extension floor area between 10m² and 40m² | £1,181.95 |
| Extension floor area between 40m² and 100m² | £1,643.99 |
Two Storey Extensions
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Extension floor area not exceeding 40m² | £1,300.72 |
| Extension floor area between 40m² and 100m² | £1,762.74 |
| Extension floor area between 100m² and 200m² | £2,582.88 |
Garages & Carports
Erection or extension with a floor area up to 100m²
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Detached | £669.85 |
| Attached | £860.96 |
Loft Conversions
Not Exceeding 60m² internal floor area
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Without Dormer windows | £1,120.73 |
| Including Dormer windows | £1,261.75 |
Garage Conversions & Basements
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Conversion / part conversion of a garage into habitable room(s) floor area not exceeding 40m² | £840.56 |
| Alterations to extend or create a single storey basement up to 100m² | £1,658.83 |
Table C - Other Alternations to a Single Building
Alterations
Structural alterations, Internal alterations, Installation of fittings (not electrical)
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Estimated cost less than £5000 | £530.67 |
| Estimated cost between £5,000 and £25,000 | £940.75 |
| Estimated cost between £25,000 and £50,000 | £1,360.08 |
| Estimated cost between £50,00 and £75,000 | £1,783.16 |
Window Replacement
Not competent persons scheme
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Per property up to 40 windows | £350.70 |
Electrical Works
Not competent persons scheme
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Any electrical work | £549.21 |
Other Works
| Description | Submission Charge |
|---|---|
| Underpinning | Please contact for a fee |
| Renovation of a thermal element to a single dwelling. | £560.35 |
Applications
Building Control Approval with Full Plans Application.
In this case, you as the building owner or your agent/architect will submit an application with plans showing full construction details and specification of the work together with any relevant structural calculations. A Building Control Surveyor will check the plans and specification for compliance. If items do not comply a list will be sent to the Agent for a response. An application can be Approved, Conditionally Approved or Rejected. Once construction commences a Building Control Surveyor will visit site to inspect the works. The fees are payable in 2 stages. The Plan fee must be paid with the application. Once work commences on site we will raise an invoice for the Inspection fee.
Building Notice Application.
A building notice can only be used for works to a dwelling. It is generally used for minor works such as removal of an internal load-bearing wall, and/or where the person carrying out the work is familiar with current building regulations. No plans or construction specifications are required, and any that are submitted will not be checked for compliance. Compliance is checked via the site inspections undertaken by the Building Control Surveyor, and they may request additional paperwork such as structural calculations and electrical certificates. One advantage is that it allows work to start 48 hours after submission of the
Regularisation Application.
This application is used for works that have already taken place illegally without the submission of a Full Plan or Building Notice application after November 1985. A Building Control Surveyor will inspect the works on site and usually ask for elements of the construction to be exposed. VAT is not applied to Regularisations.
Exemptions.
Some works may be exempt from the building regulations such as; new garages, conservatories and certain works to provide access or essential facilities for disabled people.
Estimated cost of work.
This should be based on an estimate of all reasonable costs including both material and labour, but excluding VAT, agent fees and decorating costs. A guide can be found from the RICS rates.
Floor Area
is measured by internally in m2
First Floor Extension.
(single storey structure above an existing single storey structure – i.e. an extension over an existing garage) Fee should be calculated by using the Single Storey extension table
Single Storey and Two Storey Extensions.
Please calculation the total floor area of all extensions and use the Two Storey Extension Table, providing that the works are carried out at the same time.
New Houses with floor area above 300m2 and/or more than 3 storeys.
Please contact the office for an Individually Determined Quote
Electrical Work.
An additional charge will apply when the electrical work is carried out by a person who is not a Part P registered electrician. A Part P registered electrician is a qualified electrician who also has the necessary building regulations knowledge to enable his/her accreditation body to certify his/her work. In order to recover the Local Authority costs, if anyone other than a Part P registered electrician undertakes the electrical work, an additional charge is payable.
Additional / Supplementary Charges.
The Standard Charges have been set on the basis that the design and building work is undertaken by a person or company that is experienced and competent to carry out the work. If not, the work may incur supplementary additional charges. Where plans and/or calculations have been checked and subsequent amendments or redesigns are submitted, the council reserves the right to make supplementary additional charges.