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Building Control Charges and Guidance

With effect from 5 May 2025

1.Before you carry out building work, you must ensure that the necessary Application / Notice is submitted to the Authority.

2. If you have entered into an agreement with your agent regarding payment of charges this would be a private matter between the applicant and the agent. Regularisation charges is payable by the applicant.

3. Charges are payable as follows:

Full plans application

Plan Charge, covers the examination and passing or rejection of the plans. Payable when the Application is deposited and
Inspection Charge, covers the inspection of work to which the plan relates, this is payable after the first inspection.

A full plans application must be submitted for building work to commercial premises, apartments and HMO’s

Building notice charge

One off payment, payable in full when the application is submitted.

Regularisation charge

Covers the cost of assessing your Application, including all the inspections necessary. This is payable upon submission of the Application. The charge payable is the amount equal to the total Building Notice charge (excluding VAT), plus 50%

Reversion charge

Payable on the first occasion the plans are deposited with the Authority.

4. In certain cases the Authority may agree for the inspection charges to be paid in instalments.

5. You may choose if you wish, to pay the inspection charge up front with the plan charge at application stage.

6. Where plans have been either approved or rejected, no further charge is payable on resubmission for substantially the same work.

7. A charge is not required if the work is to provide means of access, or facilities for a disabled person(s), in relation to an existing building to which members of the public are admitted, or an existing dwelling which is, or is to be, occupied by a disabled person. In order to be reasonably satisfied, Pembrokeshire County Council Building Control will seek to be provided with one of the following proofs of disability:

a) A copy of a Disability Facilities Grant (DFG) form from the Local Authority
b) A copy of an Occupational Therapists (OT) report stating that the works proposed are required in order for the disabled person(s) to continue living within their existing dwelling. This must state that the works are solely for the use of the disabled person(s).

In some circumstances partial fee remission may be given in the event that part of a project relates solely for the use of the disabled person(s) but another part does not.

Each application is assessed on its individual merits but either of the above proofs will be required. A GP letter may suffice in exceptional circumstances but proof of disability benefits alone cannot be used to claim fee remission.

Payment can be made online - Pay for Building Regulations application

Cheques should be made payable to ‘Pembrokeshire County Council’.

These notes are for guidance only and do not substitute for Statutory Instrument 2010 No. 404, which contains the full statement of the law.

Table A: Construction or conversion to new housing

Dev category	Number of dwellings	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Building notice charge	Building notice VAT	Building notice total
A1	1	175.00	35.00	210.00	529.17	105.83	635.00	704.17	140.83	845.00
A2	2	275.00	55.00	330.00	820.83	164.17	985.00	1095.83	219.17	1315.00
A3	3	354.17	70.83	425.00	1058.33	211.67	1270.00	1412.50	282.50	1695.00
A4	4	433.33	86.67	520.00	1291.67	258.33	1550.00	1725.00	345.00	2070.00
A5	5	508.33	101.67	610.00	1529.17	305.83	1835.00	2037.50	407.50	2445.00
A6	6	587.50	117.50	705.00	1762.50	352.50	2115.00	2350.00	470.00	2820.00
A7	7	666.67	133.33	800.00	2000.00	400.00	2400.00	2666.67	533.33	3200.00
A8	8	745.83	149.17	895.00	2233.33	446.67	2680.00	2979.17	595.83	3575.00
A9	9	825.00	165.00	990.00	2466.67	493.33	2960.00	3291.67	658.33	3950.00
A10	10	904.17	180.83	1085.00	2704.17	540.83	3245.00	3608.33	721.67	4330.00
A11	11	979.17	195.83	1175.00	2941.67	588.33	3530.00	3920.83	784.17	4705.00
A12	12	1037.50	207.50	1245.00	3116.67	623.33	3740.00	4154.17	830.83	4985.00
A13	13	1100.00	220.00	1320.00	3291.67	658.33	3950.00	4391.67	878.33	5270.00
A14	14	1158.33	231.67	1390.00	3466.67	693.33	4160.00	4625.00	925.00	5550.00
A15	15	1216.67	243.33	1460.00	3645.83	729.17	4375.00	4862.50	972.50	5835.00
A16	16	1275.00	255.00	1530.00	3820.83	764.17	4585.00	5095.83	1019.17	6115.00
A17	17	1333.33	266.67	1600.00	3995.83	799.17	4795.00	5329.17	1065.83	6395.00
A18	18	1391.67	278.33	1670.00	4175.00	835.00	5010.00	5566.67	1113.33	6680.00
A19	19	1450.00	290.00	1740.00	4350.00	870.00	5220.00	5800.00	1160.00	6960.00
A20	20	1508.33	301.67	1810.00	4529.17	905.83	5435.00	6037.50	1207.50	7245.00

For more than twenty dwellings please contact Building Control on 01437 764551

New dwellings over 300m2 – charges to be calculated based on estimated cost.

Table B: Small domestic buildings, extensions, alterations and loft conversions

Dev category	Type of work	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Building notice charge	Building notice VAT	Building notice total
B1	Erection or Extension of a garage less than 100m²	470.83	94.17	565.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	470.83	94.17	565.00
B5	Conversion of a garage to a habitable room	470.83	94.17	565.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	470.83	94.17	565.00
B10	Single Storey Extension less than 10m²	116.67	23.33	140.00	354.17	70.83	425.00	470.83	94.17	565.00
B11	Single Storey Extension 10m² - 40m²	158.33	31.67	190.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	629.17	125.83	755.00
B12	Single Storey Extension 40m² - 100m²	195.83	39.17	235.00	587.50	117.50	705.00	783.33	156.67	940.00
B20	Two Storey Extension less than 40m²	175.00	35.00	210.00	529.17	105.83	635.00	704.17	140.83	845.00
B21	Two Storey Extension 40m² - 100m²	216.67	43.33	260.00	645.83	129.17	775.00	862.50	172.50	1035.00
B30	Alterations to create or extend a basement <100m²	158.33	31.67	190.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	629.17	125.83	755.00
B35	Loft Conversions	158.33	31.67	190.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	629.17	125.83	755.00
B40	Underpinning	100.00	20.00	120.00	291.67	58.33	350.00	391.67	78.33	470.00
B45	Renovation of a Thermal Element	158.33	31.67	190.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	158.33	31.67	190.00
B50	Installation of solar panels / photovoltaics	158.33	31.67	190.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	158.33	31.67	190.00
B60	Windows/Glazed Door Replacement <20 windows	158.33	31.67	190.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	158.33	31.67	190.00
B61	Windows/Glazed Door Replacement >20 windows	233.33	46.67	280.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	233.33	46.67	280.00

Reference to floor area relates to the cumulative internal floor area of all storeys.

Multiple work. Where plans show more than one extension to a private dwelling, the aggregate internal floor area may be used to determine charges payable, and the relevant charge made in accordance with table B. (If over 100m2, please ring Building Control on 01437 764551 for advice.)

Table B: Small domestic buildings, extensions, alterations and loft conversions: electrical work

Electrical Work	Type of work	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Building notice charge	Building notice VAT	Building notice total
B70	Carried out by electrical contractor issuing BS7671 certificate	87.50	17.50	105.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	87.50	17.50	105.00
B71	Carried out by others	691.67	138.33	830.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	691.67	138.33	830.00

Table C: Domestic Alterations to a Single Building (works not covered in table B)

Dev category	Internal alterations & installation of fittings	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Building notice charge	Building notice VAT	Building notice total
C1	Less than £2000	158.33	31.67	190.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	158.33	31.67	190.00
C2	£2000 - £5000	100.00	20.00	120.00	291.67	58.33	350.00	391.67	78.33	470.00
C3	£5000 - £15,000	116.67	23.33	140.00	354.17	70.83	425.00	470.83	94.17	565.00
C4	£15,000 - £25,000	137.50	27.50	165.00	412.50	82.50	495.00	550.00	110.00	660.00
C5	£25,000 - £50,000	158.33	31.67	190.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	629.17	125.83	755.00
C6	£50,000 - £75,000	216.67	43.33	260.00	645.83	129.17	775.00	862.50	172.50	1035.00
C7	£75,000 - £100,000	254.17	50.83	305.00	766.67	153.33	920.00	1020.83	204.17	1225.00
C8	£100,000 - £150,000	312.50	62.50	375.00	941.67	188.33	1130.00	1254.17	250.83	1505.00
C9	£150,000 - £200,000	354.17	70.83	425.00	1058.33	211.67	1270.00	1412.50	282.50	1695.00

For projects with an estimated cost over £200,000 please contact us for advice.

Total estimated cost – This means a reasonable estimate that would be charged by a professional builder, but excluding professional fees and VAT.

Table D: Non Domestic Work - extensions and new build: Industrial and Storage

Dev. category	Extensions and new build	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Regularisation charge - Total
D1	Floor Area <40m²	208.33	41.67	250.00	500.00	100.00	600.00	1062.50
D2	Floor Area 40m² - 100m²	262.50	52.50	315.00	600.00	120.00	720.00	1293.75
D3	Floor Area 100m² - 200m²	379.17	75.83	455.00	879.17	175.83	1055.00	1887.51

Table D: Non Domestic Work - extensions and new build: Other

Dev. category	Extensions and New Build	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Regularisation charge - Total
D10	Floor Area <40m²	262.50	52.50	315.00	600.00	120.00	720.00	1293.75
D11	Floor Area 40m² - 100m²	333.33	66.67	400.00	766.67	153.33	920.00	1650.00
D12	Floor Area 100m² - 200m²	450.00	90.00	540.00	1041.67	208.33	1250.00	2237.51

Table E: Non Domestic Work Alterations

Dev. Category	Type of work	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Building notice charge	Building notice VAT	Building notice total	Regularisation charge - Total
E1	Underpinning <£50,000	116.67	23.33	140.00	354.17	70.83	425.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	706.25
E2	£50,000 - £100,000	158.33	31.67	190.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	629.17	125.83	755.00	943.75
E3	£100,000 - £250,000	195.83	39.17	235.00	591.67	118.33	710.00	787.50	157.50	945.00	1181.25
E10	Window Replacement <20	237.50	47.50	285.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	237.50	47.50	285.00	356.25
E11	Window Replacement >20	316.67	63.33	380.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	316.67	63.33	380.00	475.00
E20	New Shop Fronts <20 Windows	100.00	20.00	120.00	295.83	59.17	355.00	395.83	79.17	475.00	593.75
E21	New Shop Fronts >20 Windows	116.67	23.33	140.00	354.17	70.83	425.00	470.83	94.17	565.00	706.25

Dev. Category	Renovation of a Thermal Element	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Building notice charge	Building notice VAT	Building notice total	Regularisation charge - Total
E30	<£50,000	316.67	63.33	380.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	316.67	63.33	380.00	475.00
E31	£50,000-£100,000	395.83	79.17	475.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	395.83	79.17	475.00	593.75
E32	£100,000 - £250,000	470.83	94.17	565.00	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	Included in plan charge	470.83	94.17	565.00	706.25

Dev. Category	Alterations and Fittings	Full plan application - Plan charge	Full plan application - VAT	Full plan application - Total	Full plan application - Inspection charge	Full plan application inspection charge - VAT	Full plan application inspection charge - Total	Regularisation charge - Total
E40	<£5,000	145.83	29.17	175.00	325.00	65.00	390.00	706.25
E41	£5,000 - £15,000	162.50	32.50	195.00	387.50	77.50	465.00	825.00
E42	£15,000 - £25,000	208.33	41.67	250.00	500.00	100.00	600.00	1062.50
E43	£25,000 - £50,000	245.83	49.17	295.00	541.67	108.33	650.00	1181.25
E44	£50,000 - £75,000	308.33	61.67	370.00	712.50	142.50	855.00	1531.25
E45	£75,000 - £100,000	400.00	80.00	480.00	933.33	186.67	1120.00	2000.00
E46	£100,000 - £150,000	445.83	89.17	535.00	1045.83	209.17	1255.00	2237.50
E47	£150,000 - £250,000	495.83	99.17	595.00	1154.17	230.83	1385.00	2475.00
E48	£250,000 - £350,000	541.67	108.33	650.00	1262.50	252.50	1515.00	2706.25
E49	£350,000 - £500,000	595.83	119.17	715.00	1366.67	273.33	1640.00	2943.75
E50	Mezzanine Floor <500m²	216.67	43.33	260.00	491.67	98.33	590.00	1062.50
E60	Office Fit Out <500m²	191.67	38.33	230.00	437.50	87.50	525.00	943.75
E61	Office Fit Out 500m² - 2000m²	258.33	51.67	310.00	604.17	120.83	725.00	1293.75
E70	Shop Fit Out <500m²	191.67	38.33	230.00	437.50	87.50	525.00	943.75
E71	Shop Fit Out 500m² - 2000m²	262.50	52.50	315.00	600.00	120.00	720.00	1293.75

ID: 11680, revised 06/05/2025

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