Building Control fees 2025-26
The Building Control charges and Building Control miscellaneous fees increased on 7 April 2025.
Miscellaneous fees
Part of: Charges and fees
Withdrawal fee
A withdrawal fee of £315 applies (no VAT) if you change your mind (after you have applied) and no longer want to use our services.
Reactivation charge
Full plans and building notice applications will expire after 3 years where no inspections have taken place.
Where work has started and an inspection has not been carried out within 2 years, you can apply for a 'reactivation' of the application. However, we may not agree to do this depending on the circumstances. A reactivation charge of £315 applies (no VAT).
Hourly rate
With effect from 7 April 2025, our hourly rate to support the Building Safety Regulator in the performance of its relevant functions under the Building Safety Act 2022 will be £190 plus VAT per hour.