Charges effective from the 1st April 2025 and indicate VAT calculated at the rate of 20%.

Charges applicable for the erection of up to 5 dwellings
  Full Plans Application Building Notice
No. of Dwellings* Plan charge payable on submission (£) Inspection charge payable after first inspection (£) Payable on submission (£)
  Charge Vat Total Charge Vat Total Charge Vat Total
1 305.83 61.17 367.00 436.67 87.33 524.00 917.50 183.50 1101.00
2 393.33 78.67 472.00 612.50 122.50 735.00 1265.83 253.17 1519.00
3 480.83 96.17 577.00 742.50 148.50 891.00 1573.33 314.67 1888.00
4 568.33 113.67 682.00 874.17 174.83 1049.00 1877.50 375.50 2253.00
5 655.83 131.17 787.00 1005.00 201.00 1206.00 2183.33 436.67 2620.00

*Please contact the Building Control office where more than 5 dwellings are proposed

These charges are applicable subject to the following criteria:

  • The total floor area of individual plots will not exceed 250m2
  • The properties are of generally traditional construction (including timber frame)
  • There is no complex structural work, or basement/semi-basement condition
  • The site conditions are not unusual
  • The builder is competent and familiar with the construction practices and the requirements of building standards
  • The electrical work will be undertaken by an electrician who is registered under the ‘Part P Competent Person’s Scheme’ and will be able to provide all applicable certification.

Contact 

Building Control

Spindles Shopping Centre
West Street
Oldham
OL1 1HD