Upcoming Changes to Building Control Charges
Building Control Fees 2026
Telford & Wrekin Council is reviewing its Building Control charging arrangements following the introduction of The Building (Local Authority Charges and Amendments Relating to Charging) (England) Regulations 2026. These regulations enable local authorities to recover the costs associated with a wider range of Building Control functions.
View the legislation: The Building (Local Authority Charges and Amendments Relating to Charging) (England) Regulations 2026
The review is currently underway and no new charges have been introduced at this stage. This webpage is intended to provide advance notice of the types of activities that may become chargeable in the future.
Why Are Changes Being Considered?
Recent legislative changes have expanded the range of Building Control functions for which local authorities may recover costs. As a result, the Council is reviewing its charging scheme to ensure that charges are applied fairly, transparently and in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Any revised charges will be subject to the Council's approval processes before they are implemented.
What Will the New Charges Cover?
The review may include charges relating to:
Initial Notices and Amendment Notices.
Plans Certificates and Final Certificates.
Defective Notices.
Cancellation of Initial Notices.
Compliance Notices, Stop Notices and other enforcement notices.
Enforcement investigations and related regulatory activity.
Demolition notifications and associated procedures.
Additional technical meetings and specialist officer support.
Other Building Control functions where legislation permits cost recovery.
Please note: A charge may apply when a Final Certificate or other related notice is submitted for assessment. This may apply even where the associated Initial Notice was accepted before the new charges came into effect.
This list is indicative and remains subject to review. Full details of any charges, including rates and implementation dates, will be published once approved and brought into effect.
When Will Further Information Be Available?
The Council will publish detailed information on any approved charges, including the services affected and the applicable fees, once the review has been completed and any necessary approvals have been obtained.
Further Information
If you have any questions regarding these proposed changes, please contact Building Control for further information.
Contact info
Phone: 01952 384 555 (option 1)
Last updated : 3 November 2026