Standard Charges

Standard charges includes works of drainage in connection with the erection or extension of a building or buildings, even where those works are commenced in advance of the plans for the building(s) being deposited.

These standard charges have been set by the authority on the basis that the building work does not consist of, or include, innovative or high risk construction techniques (details available from the authority) and/or the duration of the building work from commencement to completion does not exceed 12 months.

The charges have also been set on the basis that the design and building work is undertaken by a person or company that is competent to carry out the design and building work referred to in the standard charges tables, that they are undertaking. If not, the work may incur supplementary charges.

If chargeable advice has been given in respect of any of the work detailed in these tables and this is likely to result in less time being taken by the authority then a reduction to the standard charge will be made.

Plan and Inspection Charges

The plan charge and inspection charge are listed in the tables linked on the left.

Building Notice Charge

Where building work is of a relatively minor nature the Building Notice charge is the same as the total plan and inspection charge. In relation to more complex work the time to carry out the building regulation function may be higher and the resultant additional costs of using the Building Notice procedure may result in a higher/additional charge than that detailed in the tables.