Standard Charges
Colchester Borough Council
TABLE C - ALL OTHER NON-DOMESTIC WORK
Standard Building Regulations
Charges
Limited to work not more than 3 storeys above ground level
Code
Extensions and New Build
N01
Single storey with floor area not
exceeding 40m²
Fee
VAT
Total
N02
Single storey with floor area between
40m² and 100m²
Fee
VAT
Total
N03
N04
N05
With some part 2 or 3 storey in height
and a total floor area not exceeding
40m²
With some part 2 or 3 storey in height
and a total floor area between 40m²
and 100m²
Alterations
Fee
Cost of work not exceeding £5,000
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
VAT
Total
Replacement of windows, rooflights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
(not exceeding 20 units)
Renewable Energy systems (not
covered by an appropriate comptent
persons scheme)
Installation of new shop front
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
N06
Cost of work exceeding £5,000 & not
exceeding £25,000
Fee
VAT
Total
Replacement of windows, rooflights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
(exceeding 20 units)
Renovation of thermal elements
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Installation of a Raised Storage
Platform within an existing building
Fee
VAT
Total
N07
Cost of works exceeeding £25,000 &
not exceeding £100,000
Fee
VAT
Total
Fit out of building up to 100m²
Fee
VAT
Total
Full Plans
Regularisation
Plan Charge
Inspection
Charge
Charge
£149.70
£299.40
£29.94
£59.88
£561.38
£179.64
£359.28
£164.67
£411.68
£720.44
£32.93
£82.34
£197.60
£494.02
£154.69
£349.30
£629.99
£30.94
£69.86
£185.63
£419.16
£179.64
£449.10
£785.93
£35.93
£89.82
£215.57
£538.92
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£154.69
£30.94
£185.63
£154.69
£30.94
£185.63
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£336.83
£67.37
£404.20
£336.83
£67.37
£404.20
Current Fees and Charges
The following tables contain the standard charges for new dwellings, small non- domestic buildings and extensions
or alterations to single buildings.
The charges have been established at a level to cover the cost of the Building Regulation related service in
respect of commonly occurring categories of work.
The level of service allowed for is considered to meet the recommendations of the Building Control Performance
Standard document and exceed that offered by other Building Control Bodies. You can therefore be confident that
allowance has been made for an adequate number of inspections to enable us to ensure a reasonable level of
compliance is achieved and provide you with a value for money service.
£255.74
These standard charges have been set on the basis that the building work does not consist of, or include,
innovative or high risk construction techniques and once commenced will be completed within 24 months.
Furthermore, the assumption is made that the person or contractor carrying out the work is competent to do so.
£255.74
If the above are found not to be the case, then supplementary charges may need to be applied to cover our
additional input.
£255.74
Where the proposed works fall outside the categories shown, generally for larger and/or more complex schemes,
the charge will need to be individually determined.
£255.74
Where the control of the works reverts back to the Local Authority due to the inability of an Approved Inspector to
resolve a contravention individual assessment will again apply.
£380.49
Where the above is applicable, you should contact the Building Control section on the number/addresses below to
discuss the information required.
£380.49
If the works are solely for people with disabilities or the provision of accommodation for a carer where 24 hour care
is required they will be exempt from the charges. A letter will be required from a Doctor or Social Services to justify
such a claim.
£380.49
The inspection charge related to a full plans application will become due following the first inspection by our
surveyor. This charge is the applicants responsibility unless stated otherwise.
£380.49
Further details of the formulation of charges are contained in the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations
2010.
£614.40
If you have any problems when filling in any of the forms, require any further information, or wish to apply for an
individually determined charge, please either telephone 01206282436 or email [email protected]
or write to us at Colchester Borough Council, Environmental and Protective Services, Rowan House, 33 Sheepen
Road, Colchester CO3 3WG
£614.40
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 01206 282436
Standard Charges
Standard Charges
TABLE A - NEW DWELLINGS
TABLE B - WORK TO A SINGLE DWELLING
Dwelling-houses and Flats not exceeding 300m2
Limited to work not more than 3 storeys above ground level
Please note that the Charges marked with an * have been reduced to reflect where controlled electrical installations are being carried out,
employed, the applicant will be invoiced for supplementary charges equivalent to the discount (see D14 below).
Please note that 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 D14 below).
Code
Code
tested and certified by a registered Part P electrician. If these reductions are claimed and a self certifying electrician is not subsequently
Houses or Bungalows less than 4
storeys
Fee
H01
1 Plot
VAT
Total
Fee
H02
2 Plots
VAT
Total
Fee
H03
3 Plots
VAT
Total
Fee
H04
4 Plots
VAT
Total
Fee
H05
5 Plots
VAT
Total
Full Plans
Building Notice Regularisation
Charge*
Charge*
Inspection
Plan Charge
Charge *
£139.72
£349.30
£520.21
£27.94
£69.86
£104.04
£611.28
£167.66
£419.16
£624.25
£204.59
£523.95
£800.90
£910.50
£40.92
£104.79
£160.18
£245.51
£628.74
£961.08
£269.46
£698.60
£1,081.59
£1,210.08
£53.89
£139.72
£216.32
£323.35
£838.32
£1,297.91
£334.33
£873.25
£1,362.28
£1,509.48
£66.87
£174.65
£272.46
£401.20
£1,047.90
£1,634.74
£399.20
£1,047.90
£1,642.97
£1,808.88
£79.84
£209.58
£328.59
£479.04
£1,257.48
£1,971.56
Flats
1
VAT
Total
Fee
F02
2
VAT
Total
Fee
F03
3
VAT
Total
Fee
F04
4
VAT
Total
Fee
F05
5
VAT
Total
Conversion to
Single Dwelling-House
V01
Single Flat
V02
Notifiable electrical work
D14
£139.72
£27.94
£167.66
£204.59
£40.92
£245.51
£269.46
£53.89
£323.35
£334.33
£66.87
£401.20
£399.20
£79.84
£479.04
£324.35
£64.87
£389.22
£486.53
£97.31
£583.84
£648.71
£129.74
£778.45
£810.89
£162.18
£973.07
£973.07
£194.61
£1,167.68
£482.78
£96.56
£579.34
£732.28
£146.46
£878.74
£981.78
£196.36
£1,178.14
£1,231.28
£246.26
£1,477.54
£1,480.78
£296.16
£1,776.94
Separate single storey extension with
floor area not exceeding 40m²
Fee
VAT
Total
D02
Separate single storey extension with
floor area between 40m² and 100m²
Fee
VAT
Total
D03
D04
D05
D06
Fee
F01
D01
Extension & New Build
£580.09
D07
£863.90
Separate extension with some part 2 or
3 storeys in height and a total floor
area not exceeding 40m²
Separate extension with some part 2 or
3 storeys in height and a total floor
area between 40m² and 100m²
A building or extension comprising
SOLELY of a garage, carport or store
- total floor area not exceeding 100m²
Detached non-habitable domestic
building with total floor area not
exceeding 50m²
Conversions
First floor & second floor loft
conversions
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
£299.40
£59.88
£359.28
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£476.55
£95.31
£571.86
£289.42
£57.88
£347.30
£561.38
£79.84
£15.97
£95.81
£79.84
£15.97
£95.81
£79.84
£15.97
£95.81
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£154.69
£62.38
£12.48
£74.86
£62.38
£12.48
£74.86
£124.75
£24.95
£149.70
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£299.40
£152.20
£30.44
£182.64
£152.20
£30.44
£182.64
£220.81
£44.16
£264.97
£301.90
£60.38
£362.28
£501.50
£177.78
£30.94
£59.88
£100.30
£185.63
£359.28
Notifiable Electrical work (in addition to the above, where applicable)
£601.80
Other work (e.g. garage conversions)
Fee
VAT
£1,147.71
Total
£1,431.53
D09
Alterations (including underpinning)
Renovation of a thermal element
Fee
VAT
Total
£1,715.34
D10
Replacement of windows, roof lights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
Fee
VAT
Total
£129.74
£349.30
£507.73
VAT
£598.80
£25.95
£69.86
£101.55
Total
£155.69
£419.16
£609.28
Fee
£114.77
£324.35
£470.31
VAT
£548.90
£22.95
£64.87
£94.06
Total
£137.72
£389.22
£564.37
(where applicable, in addition to the above, per dwelling)
Fee
(Where a satisfactory certificate will not be This charge relates to a first fix pre-plaster
inspection and final testing on completion.
issued by a Part P registered electrician)
For Regularisation application a full
appraisal and testing will be carried out.
Fee
VAT
Total
D11
Fee
VAT
Cost of work exceeding £5,000 & not
exceeding £25,000
Fee
VAT
Total
D13
£179.95
Cost of work exceeding £25,000 & not
exceeding £100,000
Fee
£349.30
£177.78
£255.74
£349.30
£567.61
VAT
Total
£35.99
£215.94
D14
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01206 282436
Cost of work not exceeding £5,000
(Incl Renewable Energy systems)
Total
D12
Building
Regularisation
Notice
Charge*
Charge*
£414.17
£497.44
£82.83
£497.00
£513.97
£611.28
£102.79
£616.76
£439.12
£513.04
£87.82
£526.94
£557.63
£676.78
£111.53
£669.16
£314.37
£380.49
£62.87
£377.24
£395.46
£467.81
£79.09
£474.55
£149.70
£29.94
£179.64
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
VAT
Total
D08
Full Plans
Plan Charge Inspection
Charge *
£129.74
£268.21
£25.95
£53.64
£155.69
£321.85
£139.72
£349.30
£27.94
£69.86
£167.66
£419.16
£129.74
£280.69
£25.95
£56.14
£155.69
£336.83
£154.69
£386.73
£30.94
£77.35
£185.63
£464.08
£104.79
£199.60
£20.96
£39.92
£125.75
£239.52
£124.75
£249.50
£24.95
£49.90
£149.70
£299.40
(Where a satisfactory certificate will not be This charge relates to a first fix preplaster inspection and final testing on
issued by a Part P registered electrician)
completion. For Regularisation
application a full appraisal and testing
will be carried out.
VAT
£179.95
£35.99
Total
£215.94
Fee
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 D14 Electrical work.
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01206 282436
Standard Charges
Standard Charges
TABLE A - NEW DWELLINGS
TABLE B - WORK TO A SINGLE DWELLING
Dwelling-houses and Flats not exceeding 300m2
Limited to work not more than 3 storeys above ground level
Please note that the Charges marked with an * have been reduced to reflect where controlled electrical installations are being carried out,
employed, the applicant will be invoiced for supplementary charges equivalent to the discount (see D14 below).
Please note that 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 D14 below).
Code
Code
tested and certified by a registered Part P electrician. If these reductions are claimed and a self certifying electrician is not subsequently
Houses or Bungalows less than 4
storeys
Fee
H01
1 Plot
VAT
Total
Fee
H02
2 Plots
VAT
Total
Fee
H03
3 Plots
VAT
Total
Fee
H04
4 Plots
VAT
Total
Fee
H05
5 Plots
VAT
Total
Full Plans
Building Notice Regularisation
Charge*
Charge*
Inspection
Plan Charge
Charge *
£139.72
£349.30
£520.21
£27.94
£69.86
£104.04
£611.28
£167.66
£419.16
£624.25
£204.45
£523.95
£800.90
£910.50
£40.89
£104.79
£160.18
£245.34
£628.74
£961.08
£269.46
£698.60
£1,081.59
£1,210.08
£53.89
£139.72
£216.32
£323.35
£838.32
£1,297.91
£334.33
£873.25
£1,362.28
£1,509.48
£66.87
£174.65
£272.46
£401.20
£1,047.90
£1,634.74
£399.20
£1,047.90
£1,642.97
£1,808.88
£79.84
£209.58
£328.59
£479.04
£1,257.48
£1,971.56
Flats
1
VAT
Total
Fee
F02
2
VAT
Total
Fee
F03
3
VAT
Total
Fee
F04
4
VAT
Total
Fee
F05
5
VAT
Total
Conversion to
Single Dwelling-House
V01
Single Flat
V02
Notifiable electrical work
D14
£139.72
£27.94
£167.66
£204.59
£40.92
£245.51
£269.46
£53.89
£323.35
£334.33
£66.87
£401.20
£399.20
£79.84
£479.04
£324.35
£64.87
£389.22
£486.53
£97.31
£583.84
£648.71
£129.74
£778.45
£810.89
£162.18
£973.07
£973.07
£194.61
£1,167.68
£482.78
£96.56
£579.34
£732.28
£146.46
£878.74
£981.78
£196.36
£1,178.14
£1,231.28
£246.26
£1,477.54
£1,480.78
£296.16
£1,776.94
Separate single storey extension with
floor area not exceeding 40m²
Fee
VAT
Total
D02
Separate single storey extension with
floor area between 40m² and 100m²
Fee
VAT
Total
D03
D04
D05
D06
Fee
F01
D01
Extension & New Build
£580.09
D07
£863.90
Separate extension with some part 2 or
3 storeys in height and a total floor
area not exceeding 40m²
Separate extension with some part 2 or
3 storeys in height and a total floor
area between 40m² and 100m²
A building or extension comprising
SOLELY of a garage, carport or store
- total floor area not exceeding 100m²
Detached non-habitable domestic
building with total floor area not
exceeding 50m²
Conversions
First floor & second floor loft
conversions
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
£299.40
£59.88
£359.28
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£476.55
£95.31
£571.86
£289.42
£57.88
£347.30
£561.38
£79.84
£15.97
£95.81
£79.84
£15.97
£95.81
£79.84
£15.97
£95.81
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£154.69
£62.38
£12.48
£74.86
£62.38
£12.48
£74.86
£124.75
£24.95
£149.70
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£299.40
£152.20
£30.44
£182.64
£152.20
£30.44
£182.64
£220.81
£44.16
£264.97
£301.90
£60.38
£362.28
£501.50
£177.78
£30.94
£59.88
£100.30
£185.63
£359.28
Notifiable Electrical work (in addition to the above, where applicable)
£601.80
Other work (e.g. garage conversions)
Fee
VAT
£1,147.71
Total
£1,431.53
D09
Alterations (including underpinning)
Renovation of a thermal element
Fee
VAT
Total
£1,715.34
D10
Replacement of windows, roof lights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
Fee
VAT
Total
£129.74
£349.30
£507.73
VAT
£598.80
£25.95
£69.86
£101.55
Total
£155.69
£419.16
£609.28
Fee
£114.77
£324.35
£470.31
VAT
£548.90
£22.95
£64.87
£94.06
Total
£137.72
£389.22
£564.37
(where applicable, in addition to the above, per dwelling)
Fee
(Where a satisfactory certificate will not be This charge relates to a first fix pre-plaster
inspection and final testing on completion.
issued by a Part P registered electrician)
For Regularisation application a full
appraisal and testing will be carried out.
Fee
VAT
Total
D11
Fee
VAT
Cost of work exceeding £5,000 & not
exceeding £25,000
Fee
VAT
Total
D13
£179.95
Cost of work exceeding £25,000 & not
exceeding £100,000
Fee
£349.30
£177.78
£255.74
£349.30
£567.61
VAT
Total
£35.99
£215.94
D14
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01206 282436
Cost of work not exceeding £5,000
(Incl Renewable Energy systems)
Total
D12
Building
Regularisation
Notice
Charge*
Charge*
£414.17
£497.44
£82.83
£497.00
£513.97
£611.28
£102.79
£616.76
£439.12
£513.04
£87.82
£526.94
£557.63
£676.78
£111.53
£669.16
£314.37
£380.49
£62.87
£377.24
£395.46
£467.81
£79.09
£474.55
£149.70
£29.94
£179.64
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
VAT
Total
D08
Full Plans
Plan Charge Inspection
Charge *
£129.74
£268.21
£25.95
£53.64
£155.69
£321.85
£139.72
£349.30
£27.94
£69.86
£167.66
£419.16
£129.74
£280.69
£25.95
£56.14
£155.69
£336.83
£154.69
£386.73
£30.94
£77.35
£185.63
£464.08
£104.79
£199.60
£20.96
£39.92
£125.75
£239.52
£124.75
£249.50
£24.95
£49.90
£149.70
£299.40
(Where a satisfactory certificate will not be This charge relates to a first fix preplaster inspection and final testing on
issued by a Part P registered electrician)
completion. For Regularisation
application a full appraisal and testing
will be carried out.
VAT
£179.95
£35.99
Total
£215.94
Fee
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 D14 Electrical work.
Where Standard Charges are not applicable please contact Building Control on 01206 282436
Standard Charges
Colchester Borough Council
TABLE C - ALL OTHER NON-DOMESTIC WORK
Standard Building Regulations
Charges
2010-2011
Limited to work not more than 3 storeys above ground level
Code
Extensions and New Build
N01
Single storey with floor area not
exceeding 40m²
Fee
VAT
Total
N02
Single storey with floor area between
40m² and 100m²
Fee
VAT
Total
N03
N04
N05
With some part 2 or 3 storey in height
and a total floor area not exceeding
40m²
With some part 2 or 3 storey in height
and a total floor area between 40m²
and 100m²
Alterations
Fee
Cost of work not exceeding £5,000
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
VAT
Total
Replacement of windows, rooflights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
(not exceeding 20 units)
Renewable Energy systems (not
covered by an appropriate comptent
persons scheme)
Installation of new shop front
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
N06
Cost of work exceeding £5,000 & not
exceeding £25,000
Fee
VAT
Total
Replacement of windows, rooflights,
roof windows or external glazed doors
(exceeding 20 units)
Renovation of thermal elements
Fee
VAT
Total
Fee
VAT
Total
Installation of a Raised Storage
Platform within an existing building
Fee
VAT
Total
N07
Cost of works exceeeding £25,000 &
not exceeding £100,000
Fee
VAT
Total
Fit out of building up to 100m²
Fee
VAT
Total
Full Plans
Regularisation
Plan Charge
Inspection
Charge
Charge
£149.70
£299.40
£29.94
£59.88
£561.38
£179.64
£359.28
£164.67
£411.68
£720.44
£32.93
£82.34
£197.60
£494.02
£154.69
£349.30
£629.99
£30.94
£69.86
£185.63
£419.16
£179.64
£449.10
£785.93
£35.93
£89.82
£215.57
£538.92
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£104.79
£20.96
£125.75
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£129.74
£25.95
£155.69
£154.69
£30.94
£185.63
£154.69
£30.94
£185.63
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£99.80
£19.96
£119.76
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£174.65
£34.93
£209.58
£336.83
£67.37
£404.20
£336.83
£67.37
£404.20
(Coming into effect 4th January 2011)
The following tables contain the standard charges for new dwellings, small non- domestic buildings and extensions
or alterations to single buildings.
The charges have been established at a level to cover the cost of the Building Regulation related service in
respect of commonly occurring categories of work.
The level of service allowed for is considered to meet the recommendations of the Building Control Performance
Standard document and exceed that offered by other Building Control Bodies. You can therefore be confident that
allowance has been made for an adequate number of inspections to enable us to ensure a reasonable level of
compliance is achieved and provide you with a value for money service.
£255.74
These standard charges have been set on the basis that the building work does not consist of, or include,
innovative or high risk construction techniques and once commenced will be completed within 24 months.
Furthermore, the assumption is made that the person or contractor carrying out the work is competent to do so.
£255.74
If the above are found not to be the case, then supplementary charges may need to be applied to cover our
additional input.
£255.74
Where the proposed works fall outside the categories shown, generally for larger and/or more complex schemes,
the charge will need to be individually determined.
£255.74
Where the control of the works reverts back to the Local Authority due to the inability of an Approved Inspector to
resolve a contravention individual assessment will again apply.
£380.49
Where the above is applicable, you should contact the Building Control section on the number/addresses below to
discuss the information required.
£380.49
If the works are solely for people with disabilities or the provision of accommodation for a carer where 24 hour care
is required they will be exempt from the charges. A letter will be required from a Doctor or Social Services to justify
such a claim.
£380.49
The inspection charge related to a full plans application will become due following the first inspection by our
surveyor. This charge is the applicants responsibility unless stated otherwise.
£380.49
Further details of the formulation of charges are contained in the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations
2010.
£614.40
If you have any problems when filling in any of the forms, require any further information, or wish to apply for an
individually determined charge, please either telephone 01206282436 or email [email protected]
or write to us at Colchester Borough Council, Environmental and Protective Services, Rowan House, 33 Sheepen
Road, Colchester CO3 3WG
£614.40
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 01206 282436