Alterations to a Single Non-Domestic Building

The charges for Building Regulation work cover the cost of the service provided. We have set the charges on the basis that:

building work does not involve innovative or high-risk building techniques

building work takes less than 12 months. the design and building work is done by a someone who is competent.

If this is not the case, we might need to charge more. This is because of extra work needed to check your plans and compliance.

There are two methods of establishing the charge for building work:

Individually determined charges and
Standard charges

The charges for alterations to a single non-domestic building are standard charges listed in table D.

If your building work is not listed as a standard charge on this page it will be individually determined.

You should email buildingcontrol@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

We will contact you in one working day.

Table D

Alterations to a Single Non-Domestic Building

Regularisation Charge = 1.25 x [Plan Charge + Inspection Charge] - No VAT

1. Underpinning charges

Basis of Charge	Plan Charge	VAT	Total	Inspection Charge	VAT	Total
Single lift (per 5m or part there of)	£508.92	£101.78	£610.70	£762.85	£152.57	£915.42
Each additional 5m or part there of	£847.85	£169.57	£1017.42	£1271.77	£254.35	£1526.12

2. Fit out and alteration – Office and retail

Estimated cost less than £2,000

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£184.62	£ 36.92	£221.54
Inspection Charge	£276.93	£55.39	£332.32

Estimated cost £2,000 - £4,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£370.86	£74.17	£445.03
Inspection Charge	£556.29	£111.26	£667.55

Estimated cost £5,000 - £19,999

Charge Type

Charge

VAT

Total

Plan Charge

£557.10

£111.42

£668.52

Inspection Charge

£835.65

£167.13

£1,002.78

Estimated cost £20,000 - £49,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£743.34	£ 148.67	£892.01
Inspection Charge	£1,115.01	£223	£1,338.01

Estimated cost £50,000 - £99,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£929.58	£185.92	£1115.50
Inspection Charge	£1,394.37	£278.87	£1,673.24

Estimated cost £100,000 - £249,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge (£100,000 - £150,000)	£1115.82	£223.16	£1338.98
Inspection Charge (£100,000 - £150,000)	£1,673.73	£334.76	£1,239.60
Plan Charge (£150,000 - £250,000)	£1302.07	£260.41	£1,562.49
Inspection Charge (£150,000 - £250,000)	£1953.11	£390.62	£2,343.73

3. Fit out and alteration - Other uses

Estimated cost less than £2,000

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£314.67	£62.93	£377.60
Inspection Charge	£472	£94.40	£566.40

Estimated cost £2,000 - £4,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£455.89	£91.18	£547.06
Inspection Charge	£683.83	£136.77	£820.60

Estimated cost £5,000 - £19,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£597.11	£119.42	£716.53
Inspection Charge	£895.66	£179.13	£1,074.79

Estimated cost £20,000 - £49,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£738.33	£147.67	£885.99
Inspection Charge	£1,107.49	£221.50	£1329

Estimated cost £50,000 - £99,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£879.55	£175.91	£1055.46
Inspection Charge	£1,319.32	£263.86	£1,583.18

Estimated cost £100,000 - £149,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£1020.77	£204.15	£1224.92
Inspection Charge	£1,531.15	£306.23	£1,837.38

Estimated cost £150,000 - £249,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£1302.07	£260.41	£1,562.48
Inspection Charge	£1,743	£348.60	£2,091.60

Demolition Notice Charge

Section 10(3) of the London Local Authorities Act 2004 provides for the recovery of reasonably incurred expenses from a person on whom a notice is served under Section 81 of the Act of 1984. This charge covers officer time and administrative costs associated with surveying, consultation, and issuing the notice.

Charge (No VAT)
£431

Section 30 (Temporary Structure) Charges (£) - VAT does not apply

Structure Type	Charge (£)
Grandstand (10-250 seats)	£416
Grandstand (251-600 seats)	£622
Grandstand (601-1000 seats)	£828
Stage (<60m²)	£472.34
Framed Tower (loudspeakers, lights, etc.)	£261 (+50% for each additional tower)

Renewal of previous consents

	Building or Structure	Per Building	£121
		Per structure	£174
Renewals of previous consents (regardless of the Regularity of the re-inspection)	Chimney shaft, Smoke Duct, Tower or similar structure (whether vertical, horizontal or inclined)	For the first 6 metres	£121
		Plus for every additional 6 metres (of part thereof)	£174
	Applications for the erection (or retention) of an Advertisement Hoarding- or other sign supporting structure	Per independent panel	£126

Advertisement hoarding and other structures

Description of Works	Catergory	Charge	VAT	Total
Fire Safety Review - Review of Fire Safety Statements submitted as part of Planning Pre-Application Process	Per Statement	£1750	£350	£2,100
Dangerous Structures – Survey & administration cost in processing contractors invoices	Job By job Basis	£304 -£519	£60.80 - £103.80	£364.80- £622.80
Chimney Breast – Per Single Dwelling	Plan Charge+ Inspection Charge	£958	£191.60	£1,149.60
Re-Roofing - Per Single Dwelling	Plan Charge+ Inspection Charge	£479	£95.80	£574.80
Replacement of Fire Doors - Per Single Dwelling	Plan Charge+ Inspection Charge	£479	£95.80	£574.80
Through Lounge - Per Single Dwelling	Plan Charge+ Inspection Charge	£356.59	£71.32	£427.91
Chimney Breast - Per Single Dwelling	Regularisation	TBC	TBC	TBC
Re-Roofing - Per Single Dwelling	Regularisation	TBC	TBC	TBC
Replacement of Fire Doors - Per Single Dwelling	Regularisation	TBC	TBC	TBC
Through Lounge - Per Single Dwelling	Regularisation	TBC	TBC	TBC

# The length of the shaft or structure shall be measured independently of the height of the sub- structure

*To be agreed based on details of structure Please contact us for a fee quote

You can use the following links to go to the relevant section:

Standard Charges for the Creation of New Dwellings

Domestic Extensions and Alterations

Building control charges homepage