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

2. 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 e-mail Building Control at: buildingcontrol@towerhamlets.gov.uk. We will contact you in 1 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 thereof)	£242	£48.40	£290.40	£272	£54.40	£326.40
Each additional 5m or part thereof	£242	£48.40	£290.40	£117	£23.40	£140.40

2. Fit Out and Alteration – Office and Retail

Estimated cost less than £2,000

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£233	£46.60	£279.60
Inspection Charge	£265	£53.00	£318.00

Estimated cost £2,000 - £4,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£305	£61.00	£366.00
Inspection Charge	£419	£83.80	£502.80

Estimated cost £5,000 - £19,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£378	£75.60	£453.60
Inspection Charge	£572	£114.40	£686.40

Estimated cost £20,000 - £49,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£450	£90.00	£540.00
Inspection Charge	£726	£145.20	£871.20

Estimated cost £50,000 - £99,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£522	£104.40	£626.40
Inspection Charge	£880	£176.00	£1056.00

Estimated cost £100,000 - £249,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge (£100,000 - £150,000)	£594	£118.80	£712.80
Inspection Charge (£100,000 - £150,000)	£1033	£206.60	£1239.60
Plan Charge (£150,000 - £250,000)	£667	£133.40	£800.40
Inspection Charge (£150,000 - £250,000)	£1187	£237.40	£1424.40

3. Fit Out and Alteration – Other Uses

Estimated cost less than £2,000

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£233	£46.60	£279.60
Inspection Charge	£451	£90.20	£541.20

Estimated cost £2,000 - £4,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£305	£61.00	£366.00
Inspection Charge	£654	£130.80	£784.80

Estimated cost £5,000 - £19,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£378	£75.60	£453.60
Inspection Charge	£856	£171.20	£1027.20

Estimated cost £20,000 - £49,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£450	£90.00	£540.00
Inspection Charge	£1059	£211.80	£1270.80

Estimated cost £50,000 - £99,999

Charge Type	Charge	VAT	Total
Plan Charge	£522	£104.40	£626.40
Inspection Charge	£1262	£252.40	£1514.40

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)
£412

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

Structure Type	Charge (£)
Grandstand (10-250 seats)	£398
Grandstand (251-600 seats)	£595
Grandstand (601-1000 seats)	£792
Stage (<60m²)	£413
Framed Tower (loudspeakers, lights, etc.)	£249 (+50% for each additional tower)

Renewal of Previous Consents

Structure Type	Charge (£)
Building or structure <20m²	*
Building or structure <40m²	*
Building or structure <250m²	*
Building or structure >250m²	*

7. Advertisement Hoarding & Other Structures

Structure Type	Charge (£)
Chimney Shaft, Smoke Duct, Tower (first 6m)	*
Every additional 6m (or part thereof)	*
Independent advertisement hoarding panel	*

# 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 below links to go to the relevant section:

Standard Charges for the Creation of New Dwellings

Domestic Extensions and Alterations

Building control charges homepage