Building Control PO Box 7544,
Civic Centre, Duke Street,
Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XP
Tel: 01245 606431
Email: [email protected]
Standard Building Control Charges 2017/18
As of 3rd April 2017
Introduction
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 requires Local Authorities to relate their charges
to recovering the costs of carrying out their functions for particular building work or individual building
projects. This means that there are Standard Charges for specific categories of work (Tables A, B & C)
and any other project will be the subject of an Individually Determined Charge (see below). The full
scheme of charges can be viewed on the website.
Standard Charges
The Building Regulation Charges are divided into Plan and Inspection Charge for a Full Plans submission,
Building Notice Charge and Regularisation Charge, and depend on the type of work.
Full Plans Submission. The Plan Charge must be paid on deposit of the plans with the Council. The
Inspection Charge becomes payable after the first inspection has been undertaken and is the applicant’s
responsibility unless stated otherwise.
The Building Notice Charge must be paid when the Notice is submitted to the Council. Please note
that this is no longer the sum of the Plan & Inspection Charges of a Full Plans submission.
All the above charges are subject to VAT at the appropriate rate.
The Regularisation Charge must be paid when the application for a Certificate of Regularisation is
submitted to the Council. This charge is VAT zero rated and therefore no VAT is payable.
Multiple work reductions - Where the proposed works consist of more than one of the elements then
the appropriate charge is calculated by paying the full amount for the most expensive element and
only 50% for the other applicable elements (with the exception of B14 Electrical work).
Reduction in Charges – Certain Inspection Charges have been reduced to reflect the situation where
either there is no notifiable work or controlled electrical installations are being carried out, tested and
certified by a registered Part P electrician. If these reductions are claimed where there is notifiable work
and a self-certifying electrician is not subsequently employed, the applicant will be invoiced for
supplementary charges equivalent to the discount (see B14).
Incorrect Charges - If the charge submitted is incorrect the Full Plans, Building Notice or Regularisation
submission will be treated as not being deposited and may be returned.
Floor Area - This means the total of the floor area of all applicable storeys, measured internally.
Cost of Work - This means an estimation of the reasonable amount that would be charged by a
professional builder to carry out such work, but excluding professional fees and VAT.
(Rev Mar 2017)
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Individually Determined Charges
Individually Determined Charges are produced where
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the project falls outside the specific categories of Tables A, B & C
these categories do not cover all aspects of the project
the categories do not reflect a reasonable charge (an excessive number of categories are
applicable)
the control of the works reverts to the Local Authority due to the Approved Inspector
being unable to resolve a contravention (the Reversion Charge is VAT zero rated and
therefore no VAT is payable).
To obtain an Individually Determined Charge please initially either contact Building Control on 01245
606431 or email [email protected].
Supplementary Charges and Refunds
If the basis on which the charge has been determined significantly changes Chelmsford City Council may
either provide a refund or request a supplementary charge in writing setting out the basis and detailing the
method of calculation.
Exemption from Charges Existing Dwelling - Where the whole of the work is solely for the
purpose of providing access for the disabled person to, from and within their residence, or for the purpose
of providing accommodation or facilities designed to secure the greater health, safety, welfare or
convenience of the disabled person (subject to Regulation 4.(2)) no charge shall be payable.
Existing Building to which members of the public are admitted (e.g. public buildings, shops, banks etc) Where the whole of the work is solely for the purpose of providing access for disabled persons to, from
and within the building, or for the provision of facilities designed to secure the greater health, safety,
welfare or convenience of disabled persons no charge shall be payable. Please note that appropriate
evidence of a person's disability or special needs may be required – such as a letter from a medical
practitioner or occupational therapist.
Payment
Credit and Debit Card payments are accepted in Reception or by telephone (01245 606431). Cheques
should be made payable to “Chelmsford City Council” and preferably not include any payment being made
in relation to any Planning Application. There is also the facility to pay by invoice – details are on the
appropriate application forms.
If you have any difficulty in calculating the correct charge please contact
Building Control (Tel: 01245 606431).
Please note that for Standard Charges in Tables A and B the Charges marked with an * have been
reduced to reflect where controlled electrical installations are being carried out, tested and certified
by a registered Part P electrician. If these reductions are claimed and a self certifying electrician is not
subsequently employed, the applicant will be invoiced for supplementary charges equivalent to the
discount (see B14).
Please note that further information is on the Building Control website
www.chelmsford.gov.uk/buildingcontrol
Please also note that this document is available in Large Print upon request
Standard Charges TABLE A - NEW DWELLINGS
2
Dwelling-houses and Flats not exceeding 300m
Code
Houses or Bungalows less than 4
storeys
Full Plans
Plan Charge
Inspection
Charge *
Building
Notice
Charge *
Regularisation
Charge *
A01
1 Plot
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£358.33 +
£71.67 vat
= £430.00
£545.83 +
£109.17 vat
= £655.00
£680.00
A02
2 Plots
£233.33 +
£46.67 vat
= £280.00
£537.50 +
£107.50 vat
= £645.00
£811.67 +
£162.33 vat
= £974.00
£970.00
A03
3 Plots
£304.17 +
£60.83 vat
= £365.00
£715.83 +
£143.17 vat
= £859.00
£1,059.17 +
£211.83 vat
= £1271.00
£1,259.00
A04
4 Plots
£352.50 +
£70.50 vat
= £423.00
£913.33 +
£182.67 vat
= £1096.00
£1,306.67 +
£261.33 vat
= £1568.00
£1,548.00
A05
5 Plots
£400.00 +
£80.00 vat
= £480.00
£1,110.00 +
£222.00 vat
= £1332.00
£1,536.67 +
£307.33 vat
= £1844.00
£1,850.00
Flats
A06
1
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£304.17 +
£60.83 vat
= £365.00
£487.50 +
£97.50 vat
= £585.00
£591.00
A07
2
£233.33 +
£46.67 vat
= £280.00
£492.50 +
£98.50 vat
= £591.00
£740.00 +
£148.00 vat
= £888.00
£880.00
A08
3
£304.17 +
£60.83 vat
= £365.00
£635.83 +
£127.17 vat
= £763.00
£979.17 +
£195.83 vat
= £1175.00
£1,161.00
A09
4
£352.50 +
£70.50 vat
= £423.00
£841.67 +
£168.33 vat
= £1010.00
£1,244.17 +
£248.83 vat
= £1,493.00
£1,450.00
A10
5
£400.00 +
£80.00 vat
= £480.00
£966.67 +
£193.33 vat
= £1160.00
£1,420.83 +
£284.17 vat
= £1705.00
£1,742.00
Conversion to
A11
Single Dwelling-House
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£430.00 +
£86.00 vat
= £516.00
£626.67 +
£125.33 vat
= £752.00
£761.00
A12
Single Flat
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£394.17 +
£78.83 vat
= £473.00
£581.67 +
£116.33 vat
= £698.00
£680.00
£262.50 +
£52.50 vat
= £315.00
£300.00
Notifiable electrical work (where applicable, in addition per dwelling)
B14
(Where a satisfactory certificate will
not be issued by a Part P registered
electrician)
£00.00 +
£00.00 vat
= £00.00
£262.50 +
£52.50 vat
= £315.00
Installation of relevant gas appliance
B15
(Where a gas appliance has been installed by a person who is not a member of a class of
persons approved in accordance with regulation 3 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations 1998).
£150.00
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01245 606431
Standard Charges TABLE B - WORK TO A SINGLE DWELLING
Limited to work not more than 3 storeys above ground level
Full Plans
Code
Extension & New Build
Building
Notice
Charge *
Regularisation
Charge *
£435.83 +
£87.17 vat
= £523.00
£525.00
B01
Separate single storey extension with
floor area not exceeding 40m²
£113.33 +
£22.67 vat
= £136.00
Inspection
Charge*
£304.17 +
£60.83 vat
= £365.00
B02
Separate single storey extension with
floor area exceeding 40m² but not
exceeding 100m²
£143.33 +
£28.67 vat
= £172.00
£403.33 +
£80.67 vat
= £484.00
£558.33 +
£111.67 vat
= £670.00
£692.00
B03
Separate extension with some part 2 or
3 storeys in height and a total floor area
not exceeding 40m²
£113.33 +
£22.67 vat
= £136.00
£322.50 +
£64.50 vat
= £387.00
£459.17 +
£91.83 vat
= £551.00
£567.00
B04
Separate extension with some part 2 or
3 storeys in height and a total floor area
exceeding 40m² but not ex 100m²
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£411.67 +
£82.33 vat
= £494.00
£600.00 +
£120.00 vat
= £720.00
£716.00
B05
A building or extension comprising
SOLELY of a garage, carport or store total floor area not exceeding 100m²
£90.00 +
£18.00 vat
= £108.00
£215.00 +
£43.00 vat
= £258.00
£331.67 +
£66.33 vat
= £398.00
£394.00
B06
Detached non-habitable domestic
building with total floor area not
exceeding 50m²
£95.83 +
£19.17 vat
= £115.00
£269.17 +
£53.83 vat
= £323.00
£379.17 +
£75.83 vat
= £455.00
£450.00
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£101.67 +
£20.33 vat
= £122.00
£250.83 +
£50.17 vat
= £301.00
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£426.67 +
£85.33 vat
= £512.00
£292.50 +
£58.50 vat
= £351.00
£83.33 +
£16.67 vat
= £100.00
£83.33 +
£16.67 vat
= £100.00
£90.00 +
£18.00 vat
= £108.00
£90.00 +
£18.00 vat
= £108.00
£179.17 +
£35.83 vat
= £215.00
£179.17 +
£35.83 vat
= £215.00
£83.33 +
£16.67 vat
= £100.00
£101.67 +
£20.33 vat
= £122.00
£90.00 +
£18.00 vat
= £108.00
£179.17 +
£35.83 vat
= £215.00
£179.17 +
£35.83 vat
= £215.00
£310.83 +
£62.17 vat
= £373.00
£160.83 +
£32.17 vat
= £193.00
£286.67 +
£57.33 vat
= £344.00
£490.00 +
£98.00 vat
= £588.00
£579.00
£262.50 +
£52.50 vat
= £315.00
£300.00
(Where a gas appliance has been installed by a person who is not a member of a class of persons
approved in accordance with regulation 3 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
1998).
£150.00
Plan Charge
Conversions
B07
First floor & second floor loft
conversions
B08
Other work (e.g. garage conversions)
£525.00
£382.00
Alterations (including underpinning)
B09
Renovation of a thermal element
B10
Replacement of windows, roof lights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
B11
Cost of work not exceeding £5,000
(Including Renewable Energy systems
of whatever cost)
B12
Cost of work exceeding £5,000 & not
exceeding £25,000
B13
Cost of work exceeding £25,000 & not
exceeding £100,000
£215.00
£215.00
£215.00
£380.00
Notifiable Electrical work (in addition to the above, where applicable)
B14
(Where a satisfactory certificate will not
be issued by a Part P registered
electrician)
£00.00 +
£00.00 vat
= £00.00
£262.50 +
£52.50 vat
= £315.00
Installation of relevant gas appliance
B15
Multiple work reductions. Where the proposed works consist of more than one of the above
elements then the appropriate charge is calculated by paying the full amount for the most expensive
element and only 50% for the other applicable elements with the exception of B14 Electrical work.
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01245 606431
Standard Charges TABLE C - ALL OTHER NON-DOMESTIC WORK
Limited to work not more than 3 storeys above ground level
Code
Extensions and New Build
Full Plans
Regularisation Charge
Plan Charge
Inspection Charge
C01
Separate single storey with floor area
not exceeding 40m²
£143.33 +
£28.67 vat
= £172.00
£322.50 +
£64.50 vat
= £387.00
£591.00
C02
Single storey with floor area exceeding
40m2 but not exceeding 100m2
£173.33 +
£34.67 vat
= £208.00
£430.00 +
£86.00 vat
= £516.00
£737.00
C03
With some part 2 or 3 storey in height
and a total floor area not exceeding
40m2
£166.67 +
£33.33 vat
= £200.00
£358.33 +
£71.67 vat
= £430.00
£659.00
C04
With some part 2 or 3 storey in height
and a total floor area exceeding 40m2
but not exceeding 100m2
£197.50 +
£39.50 vat
= £237.00
£465.83 +
£93.17 vat
= £559.00
£823.00
Cost of work not exceeding £5,000
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£263.00
Replacement of windows, rooflights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
(not exceeding 20 units)
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£263.00
Renewable Energy systems (not
covered by an appropriate competent
persons scheme)
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£263.00
Installation of new shop front
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£108.33 +
£21.67 vat
= £130.00
£263.00
Cost of work exceeding £5,000 & not
exceeding £25,000
£126.67 +
£25.33 vat
= £152.00
£188.33 +
£37.67 vat
= £226.00
£412.00
Replacement of windows, rooflights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
(exceeding 20 units)
£126.67 +
£25.33 vat
= £152.00
£188.33 +
£37.67 vat
= £226.00
£412.00
Renovation of thermal elements
£126.67 +
£25.33 vat
= £152.00
£188.33 +
£37.67 vat
= £226.00
£412.00
Installation of a Raised Storage
Platform within an existing building
£126.67 +
£25.33 vat
= £152.00
£188.33 +
£37.67 vat
= £226.00
£412.00
Cost of works exceeding £25,000 & not
exceeding £100,000
£197.50 +
£39.50 vat
= £237.00
£358.33 +
£71.67 vat
= £430.00
£680.00
Fit out of building up to 100m2
£197.50 +
£39.50 vat
= £237.00
£358.33 +
£71.67 vat
= £430.00
£680.00
Alterations
C05
C06
C07
Multiple work reductions. Where the proposed works consist of more than one of the above
elements then the appropriate charge is calculated by paying the full amount for the most expensive
element and only 50% for the other applicable elements.
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01245 606431