Building Control fees 2025-26
The Building Control charges and Building Control miscellaneous fees increased on 7 April 2025.
Higher-risk building projects
Part of: Type of application required
From 1 October 2023
A higher-risk building has at least 7 storeys or is at least 18 metres in height and either:
- is a hospital or care home
- has at least 2 residential units
If you intend to carry out work to a higher-risk building you must submit your application to the Building Safety Regulator via GOV.UK.
Apply/manage higher-risk building application
Work cannot start until approval has been granted. For more information please see the Higher Risk Building Procedures Regulations.
If you have any queries, please contact the Building Safety Regulator.