Building regulation charges

The following provides guidance on charges for Building Regulation applications in Ribble Valley.

They are not, however, intended as a substitute for the Ribble Valley Borough Council Scheme of Charges.

Full Plans

This is the most common type of application and involves the submission of detailed plans for approval. A plan charge is payable on deposit of the application and an inspection charge is payable afterwork has commenced and the first inspection has been made.

Building Notice

This type of application does not involve the submission of detailed plans for approval. It is suitable for domestic applications but cannot be used where the building is a workplace.

The Building Notice charge must be paid on deposit of the application with the council.

Exemption for disabled work

Where work is to provide access or facilities in an existing dwelling for a disabled person no charge is payable.

Regularisation Charge

The regularisation charge is the Building Notice charge plus 20%. (no vat is payable)

Total Estimated Cost

This means a reasonable estimate of what would be charged by a professional builder to carry out the work (excluding professional fees and VAT).

Multiple Works

Where plans show more than one type of work (i.e. different charge categories) the charge payable is aggregated accordingly.

Instalments

For certain larger projects the charges may be paid by instalments.

Help

If you have any difficulty please contact the Senior Building Control Officer on (01200 414508).