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Application advice

Building Control fees and the scheme of charges

More information about building control fees and the scheme of charges.

Building notice applications to Building Control

Building notice applications are only suitable for smaller projects. You can start work two days after your notice has been submitted.

Fee quotes from Building Control

Get a quote for how much your building regulation application will cost.

Full plans applications to Building Control

This is the most thorough option. You need to submit plans and constructional details for checking and approval.

Guidance notes for completing a Building Control online application

Step by step guidance notes for completing the Full plans, Building Notice or Regularisation online application.

Making payments to Building Control

How to submit payments to Building Control

Regularisation applications to Building Control

You can apply for regularisation - approval for work already carried out without consent. Only work carried out after 11 November 1985 can be approved.

Request a Building Control site inspection

Our surveyor will visit as work progresses at the stages outlined in the Inspection Service Plan to make sure it complies with the building regulations.

Submitting a Building Control Application

Submit a full plans, building notice or regularisation application to Building Control.

What happens once you have submitted your application to Building Control

Find out about inspections, completion certificates and when you can start work.

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