Applying online
The quickest and easiest way to make a building regulations application is to create an account and apply online.
Different fees or charges will apply depending on the type of work you are undertaking. Guidance notes are provided at the bottom of this page.
New regulations mean we have had to reconsider building regulation fees. Service costs have been reviewed and project specific fees developed.
Charges are determined in two ways:
In order to keep costs down, certain basic assumptions have been made such as that your builder is familiar with construction practices and the work is not complex. Extra fees may be charged if your project requires additional support.
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties also - find out more about having building and construction work done.
The council is committed to ensuring that we are transparent about the ways in which we use your personal information and that we have the right controls in place to ensure it is used responsibly and is kept safe from inappropriate access, theft or misuse. Our building control and planning privacy notice, which explains how we use your data, is on our data protection legislation page under the Place heading.
If you are unable to view documents of these types, our downloads page provides links to viewing software.
This page was last updated on 1 May 2024