Building Control Forms & Fees

To apply for Building Regulations Approval an application form must be submitted, and a fee paid.  The fee varies depending according to the type of application submitted, and the type and cost of the work. 

The type of application that has to be submitted depends on whether the building will have a designated use under the Fire Precaution Act 1971. In general this applies to all non-domestic properties, these require a Full Plans submission. Other properties will require a Building Notice application.

Retrospective applications require an Application for a Regularisation Certificate.

Completed Forms should be sent (with payment and required documentation) to:
Building Control Applications
PO BOX 9381
Epping
CM16 9AF

Application Type	Details	Application Form	National Guidance Notes
Building Notice	If the building is domestic, and will not have a designated use under the Fire Precaution Act 1971 a Building Notice application will normally be acceptable.	PDF 36k, opens in new window	Building Notice requires full payment in advance, but only general plans of the work to be undertaken, the work is checked for compliance with the regulations as it is underway.
Full Plans Application	If the building will have a designated use under the Fire Precaution Act 1971 a Full plans submission will be required.  In general this applies to all non-domestic properties.	PDF 34k, opens in new window	Full Plan submission requires the submssion of full detailed plans of the works, and payment of a proportion of the fee at that time. The remainder of the fee is payable when the plans have been approved and work is to commence.
Regularisation Certificate Application	To be used for any retrospective application.	PDF 32k, opens in new window	These applications are VAT free, but a 20% Regularisation Charge should be added to the Fees.

BUILDING CONTROL FEES

New fees from 4 January 2011

From 4 January 2011 Building Control charges will change. This is to reflect the national change in VAT rate from 17.5 to 20%. To view the new fees effective from 4th January 2011 including 20% VAT; click here (pdf, 0.1MB).