Local Authority Fee's
Planning and Building Control Fee's
The level of fees payable to the local authority can sometimes be very confusing, but hopefully this page will help to clarify some of that confusion and give you a better insight into the overall cost of your application.
The first fee that you will be required to pay will be to your architect/planning consultant, and this can be either a two stage payment - one after the production of plans for planning permission and the second after the production of plans for building control approval or a one complete payment.
The second payment that you are required to pay is the planning application payment to the Local Authority planning department (see below).
The third payment is paid to the Building Control department and relates directly to the type of work involved, this will be paid when
The level of fees payable to the local authority can sometimes be very confusing, but hopefully this page will help to clarify some of that confusion and give you a better insight into the overall cost of your application.
The first fee that you will be required to pay will be to your architect/planning consultant, and this can be either a two stage payment - one after the production of plans for planning permission and the second after the production of plans for building control approval or a one complete payment.
The second payment that you are required to pay is the planning application payment to the Local Authority planning department (see below).
The third payment is paid to the Building Control department and relates directly to the type of work involved, this will be paid when
| Type of Work | Planning Application | Building Control | Inspection Charge | Total |
| 1. Erection or extension of a detached or attached garage and/or carport not exceeding 40 sq m | £150.00 | £130.00 | Nil | £300.00 |
| 2. Erection or extension of a detached or attached garage and/or carport exceeding 40 sq m but not exceeding 60 sq m | £150.00 | £130.00 | £133.00 | £416.00 |
| 3. Domestic extension under 10 sq m | £150.00 | £130.00 | £133.00 | £416.00 |
| 4. Domestic extension over 10 sq m but under 40 sq m | £150.00 | £130.00 | £255.00 | £535.00 |
| 5. Domestic extension over 40 sq m but under 60 sq m | £150.00 | £130.00 | £385.00 | £665.00 |
| 6. Domestic extension over 60 sq m (Minimum) | £150.00 | £130.00 | £385.00 | £665.00 |
| 7. Loft Conversions (Minimum) | £150.00 | £96.25 | £288.75 | £535.00 |
Remember these fees are only a general guide and you should confirm the costs with your Local Authority. If your particular project is not covered by the above classifications again you can confirm the relevant charges with your Local Authority.
Charges are payable on all Building Regulation submissions with the exception of cavity wall insulation and work exclusively to provide access and facilities for disabled people.
When to commence with construction work.
As soon as you have given Building Notice or submitted full plans, you can start work provided you give the local authority a Commencement Notice at least two clear days before commencing. However if you start work before the receipt of a decision of the full plans application, you reduce your ability to seek a determination from the secretary of state if a dispute arises.
Charges are payable on all Building Regulation submissions with the exception of cavity wall insulation and work exclusively to provide access and facilities for disabled people.
When to commence with construction work.
As soon as you have given Building Notice or submitted full plans, you can start work provided you give the local authority a Commencement Notice at least two clear days before commencing. However if you start work before the receipt of a decision of the full plans application, you reduce your ability to seek a determination from the secretary of state if a dispute arises.
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the plans/calculations are ready to be submitted to the local authority, this is known as a Plan Fee.
The fourth and final payment will follow a first inspection on site, known as an Inspection Fee, but is only paid if and when an inspection takes place.
Local Authority departments are now allowed by central government to set their own fees so it is essential to check with your own council department to check the exact figures.
Below is some of the most common domestic projects and the associated Planning and Building Control fees.
The fourth and final payment will follow a first inspection on site, known as an Inspection Fee, but is only paid if and when an inspection takes place.
Local Authority departments are now allowed by central government to set their own fees so it is essential to check with your own council department to check the exact figures.
Below is some of the most common domestic projects and the associated Planning and Building Control fees.