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Building control

Building regulation application cost and payment methods

See our list of domestic charges and payment methods for building regulation applications.

Frequently asked questions

Types of building control applications, retrospective approval, demolition work and dangerous structures.

Building safety levy (effective from 1 October 2026)

The Building Safety Levy, is a tax on new residential buildings and will be collected by local authorities, as local guardians of the building control process with tax collection expertise. The income raised from the levy will contribute to fixing building safety defects across England, ensuring residents are safe.