Building Control fees 2025-26
The Building Control charges and Building Control miscellaneous fees will increase from 7 April 2025.
Part of: Building regulations approval
Some types of domestic work are exempt from the requirements of the building regulations.
Even though your proposals may be exempt from the building regulations you may still require planning permission. See our planning permission page or contact the Planning Service for further information.
If you are unsure whether your building works are exempt or not you can contact us for further information.
Works exempt from building regulations include:
Detached buildings where the floor area is less than 30m2, and:
For example, a detached garage.
Detached buildings, where the floor area is less than 15m2, for example, a greenhouse or garden shed.
The extension of a building by the addition at ground level of:
In the case of a porch or conservatory, any glazing should meet the requirements of the building regulations. This means glazing in most doors and adjacent windows and in windows with a sill level less than 800mm above floor level should be in a safety glass.
Conservatories must also:
Important: any electrical installation installed as part of these works may still require approval.
Generally no, if the repairs are minor in nature and you are replacing like for like.
However, certain works may require approval – for example, conversions or electrical works.
Building Control
Alexandra House Level 5
10 Station Road
Wood Green
N22 7TR
United Kingdom