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Brighton & Hove City Council Building Regulation Application Fees

With effect from April 1st 2015

Building Regulation Footnotes April 2015

1. The Building Notice fee shall be an amount equal to the aggregate of the Full plan fee and the inspection fee plus 20% where no professionally prepared drawings have been provided. All fees in connection with Building Notices must be made at the time of deposit.

2. A regularisation fee is the fee payable when an

application is made to the Local Authority for a Regularisation Certificate in respect of unauthorised building work, commenced on or after 11 November 1985 and is 125% of the total of the Full plans application fee and inspection fee. Such applications are exempt from VAT.

3. Disabled person means a person who is within any of

the descriptions to whom Section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948(a) applies.

4. Please refer to Building Control for dwellings in excess

of 300m2 in floor area. 5. Detached garages and carports having an internal floor

area not exceeding 30m2 are ‘exempt buildings’ providing in the case of a garage it is sited not less than one metre from all boundaries or alternatively it is constructed substantially of non-combustible materials. Extensions comprising a carport must be open on at least two sides.

6. All work carried out based upon an estimate of less

than £5000 or for work where Building Notice is used must be accompanied by the total fees that apply at the time of deposit.

7. The total cost of any work where the fees are based upon an estimate accepted by the Local Authority, is such reasonable amount as would be charged by a person in business for carrying out the proposed work but does not include VAT and professional fees paid to an Architect, Quantity Surveyor or any other persons. Where the fee is based on total estimated cost of the work a reasonable estimate will be required, which must be deposited with the application.

In cases where the Local Authority considers an estimate to be unreasonable, or where no estimate or fee is supplied, the Local Authority is authorised to treat plans as if they had not been deposited.

8. Please note: cheques made payable to Brighton &

Hove City Council.

Our charges are based on what work is required to fulfil our responsibilities in relation to checking all relevant plans and particulars and undertaking site visits.

9. Further information or advice concerning the Building

Regulations may be obtained by contacting Building Control at Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ. Tel: (01273) 292050.

Fees and Charges Individual determination of charges An individual assessment of our charges will be necessary for larger and/or more complex schemes. This includes:-

Work consisting of the erection of more than 10 dwellings

Work consisting of the erection or conversion of a dwelling where the floor area exceeds 300m2

Work consisting of two or more dwellings where there is a repeat of house type designs – this may attract a reduction in our standard fee

Where there is no standard charge shown in out tables of fees If your building work requires an individual assessment of a charge you should email Building Control at: [email protected] providing details of the proposed work/development together with a request for the Building Regulations charge. We will aim to contact you within 2 working days, or alternatively telephone (01273) 292485. Fees are based on work being completed within 18 months of commencement of the work. If completion is more than 18 months from commencement there may be an additional charge for inspections undertaken beyond that time. All charges, other than Regularisations, are subject to VAT at the current rate. Where Standard Charges cannot be applied to the proposed work please contact Building Control on (01273) 292485.

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Introduction These tables of charges are based on Brighton & Hove City Council's Building Control charging scheme. The charges scheme has been made under the Building (Local Authority charges) Regulations 2010. A copy of guidance notes and an explanation of fees can be downloaded from our web page or posted on request

Tables Table A (Categories 1‐4)

New build Dwelling‐Houses and Flats of no more than 3 storeys and not exceeding 300m3 and conversions to form new dwellings.

Table B(1) (Categories 5‐11)

Work to a single Dwelling including Extensions, Loft and Garage Conversions Table B(2) (Categories 12‐20)

Other work to a single Dwelling and Work based on estimated costs. Table C (Categories 21‐29)

Commercial and Non-Domestic Buildings, Extensions, New Build, Work Based on Estimated cost and Fit‐Outs

Table A

Dwelling-houses and Flats of no more than 3 storeys and not exceeding 300m2

Standard charges

No. of dwelling houses

Plan Charge Inspection Charge Building Notice Charge Regularisation Charge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

GrossCharge

VAT 0%

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

New Flats

1

2

3

4

5

6

2

Conversions

Forming a singledwelling-house where

proposed work is less than£15000

From a single dwellingto 2 dwellings

3

4

165.00

223.00

268.50

314.00

359.40

404.85

450.30

495.70

541.15

586.60

107.40

132.20

157.00

181.75

206.55

223.05

70.20

107.40

33.00

44.60

53.70

62.80

71.88

80.97

90.06

99.14

108.23

117.32

21.48

26.44

31.40

36.35

41.31

44.61

14.04

21.48

198.00

267.60

322.20

376.80

431.28

485.82

540.36

594.84

649.38

703.92

128.88

158.64

188.40

218.10

247.86

267.66

84.24

128.88

403.08

544.18

655.00

765.83

876.75

987.57

1098.45

1209.28

1320.14

1430.97

80.62

108.84

131.00

153.17

175.35

197.51

219.69

241.86

264.02

286.19

483.70

653.02

786.00

919.00

1052.10

1185.08

1318.14

1451.14

1584.16

1717.16

681.70

920.62

1108.20

1295.80

1483.38

1670.90

1858.50

2045.95

2233.55

2421.08

136.34

184.12

221.64

259.16

296.68

331.18

371.70

409.19

446.71

484.22

818.04

1104.74

1329.84

1554.96

1780.06

2005.08

2230.20

2455.14

2680.26

2905.30

710.10

959.00

1154.40

1349.75

1545.15

1740.50

1935.90

2131.20

2326.60

2521.95

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

710.10

959.00

1154.40

1349.75

1545.15

1740.50

1935.90

2131.20

2326.60

2521.95

262.00

322.48

382.95

443.39

503.88

544.18

52.40

64.50

76.59

88.68

100.78

108.84

314.40

386.98

459.54

532.07

604.66

653.02

443.28

545.62

647.94

750.17

852.51

920.68

88.65

109.12

129.58

150.03

170.50

184.14

531.93

654.74

777.52

900.20

1023.01

1104.82

461.75

567.65

674.90

781.40

888.00

959.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

461.75

567.65

674.90

781.40

888.00

959.00

174.65

262.00

34.93

52.40

209.58

314.40

293.82

443.28

58.76

88.65

352.58

531.93

306.05

461.75

-

-

306.05

461.75

Table B (1)

Work to a single dwelling including Extensions Loft & Garage Conversions

Standard charges

Extensions


NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

GrossCharge

VAT 0%

Extension with a floor areaNot exceeding 15 m2

Loft/Garage Conversions

5 125.00 25.00 150.00 200.40

329.40

387.55

171.60

40.08

65.88

77.51

34.32

240.48

395.28

465.06

205.92

390.48

545.28

615.06

355.92

78.10

109.05

123.01

71.18

468.58

654.33

738.07

427.10

406.75

568.00

640.70

370.75

-

-

-

-

Where there is no applicable standard charge, please calculate the relevant fee based on an estimate of the cost of the work (See table B (2))

6

7

8



Erection or extension of anon-exempt garage orcarport up to 100m2

125.00 25.00 150.00

125.00 25.00 150.00

125.00 25.00 150.00

406.75

568.00

640.70

370.75

251.45

323.45

136.40

50.29

64.69

27.28

301.74

388.14

163.68

475.74

562.14

283.68

95.15

112.43

56.74

570.89

674.47

340.42

495.55

585.55

295.50

-

-

-

9

10

11

Loft conversion notexceeding 40m2

Loft conversion exceeding40m2 but not exceeding

100m2

Conversion of a garage to ahabitable room

145.00 29.00 174.00

145.00 29.00 174.00

100.00 20.00 120.00

495.55

585.55

295.50

Table B (2)Fees for other work (not listed elsewhere) including underpinning

Building Notice Charge Regularisation Charge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

GrossCharge

VAT 0%

a: replacement of 1-10 windows, rooflights or external doors.b: electrical work other than a re-wire or where certification cannot be provided.c: cavity wall insulation.d: installation of a WC.e: replacement of a defective beam.f: new door opening.

13 109.77 21.95 131.72 137.20 -

Please consult Building Control on (01273) 292050 for any estimated cost of works exceeding £100,000.00

Fee for any one of the following:

a: replacement of 11 or more windows, rooflights or external doors.b: renovation of a thermal element.c: energy saving system/appliance, ie replacement boiler or solar panels.

(not covered by a competent persons scheme).d: removal of loadbearing wall to form a through room with an opening up to 3m in length.e: removal of a chimney breast.f: replacement of a defective beam.

14

a: re-roofing.b: replacement bay windows up to 3 storeys.c: electrical re-wire

128.90 25.78 154.68 161.10 -

172.50 34.50 207.00 215.60 -

137.20

161.10

215.6015

Extensions


NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

VAT20%

GrossCharge

NetCharge

GrossCharge

VAT 0%

Cost of works not exceeding:£5000

16 49.55 9.91 59.46 120.91

171.30

231.78

352.70

24.18

34.26

46.35

70.54

145.09

205.56

278.14

423.24

173.86

289.80

392.13

596.70

34.77

57.96

78.42

119.34

208.63

347.76

470.55

716.04

213.05

301.85

408.45

621.55

-

-

-

-

17

18

20

70.20 14.04 84.24

95.00 19.00 114.00

144.55 28.91 173.46





503.88 100.77 604.65 852.51 170.50 1023.01 888.00 -206.55 41.31 247.86

213.05

301.85

408.45

621.55

888.00

19

Replacement of 1-5 windows, rooflights or external doors 62.50 12.50 75.00 78.00 - 78.0012

Cost of Works

Please consult Building Control on (01273) 292050 for any estimated cost of works exceeding £100,000.00

372.90

923.55

692.60

337.45

230.85

Cost of work exceeding £50000 but notexceeding £100000



Fit-out of building up to 100m2 104.1017.3586.7529 -372.90253.9242.32211.60

257.7642.96214.80

193.3232.22161.10

94.2015.7078.50

28

27

26

-

-

-

-

923.55

692.60

337.45

230.85

628.86

471.60

229.76

157.20

104.81

78.60

38.29

26.20

524.05

393.00

191.47

131.0064.4410.7453.7025 Cost of work not exceeding £5000

Other Work

824.30

711.25

594.10

423.35

Extension with a total floor areaexceeding 100 m2 up to 200m2

180.0030.00150.00

180.0030.00150.00

180.0030.00150.00



24

23

22

-

-

-

-

824.30

711.25

594.10

423.35

611.35

502.83

390.36

226.45

101.89

83.80

65.06

37.74

509.46

419.03

325.30

188.71180.0030.00150.0021 Extension with a floor areaNot exceeding 15 m2

GrossCharge

VAT20%

NetCharge

GrossCharge

VAT20%

NetCharge

GrossCharge

VAT20%

NetCharge

Regularisation ChargeInspection ChargePlan Charge

For each separate construction

Standard charges

Non Domestic Work

Table C

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