The Building Act 1984
The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended)
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
The Council has undertaken a review of its Building Regulation Charges and hereby gives notice in accordance with Regulation 12 of The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 (known as the Regulations), that its “2019 Scheme” will be withdrawn on 1st April 2024 and a new scheme of Charges will come into effect on that date.
Copies of the 2024 Scheme of Charges are available for inspection at the Building Control Offices at Magdalen House, 30 Trinity House, Bootle between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Phil Porter, Chief Executive, Town Hall, Bootle, Merseyside
Complete an application form
You can download and submit an application form along with the appropriate charge. Please ensure you select the appropriate form for your work.
Send your completed form to planning.department@sefton.gov.uk
Planning Portal
Alternatively, you can submit a building control application online via the Planning Portal.
How much will my Building Regulations application cost?
| Schedule 2 Domestic Extensions And Alterations Charges April 2024 |  (pdf 295KB) |
For all other developments please get a quote:
Make a payment
Please use the application reference number or site address in the reference field when making payments.
- Pay for a building regulations application
- Pay for a building regulations regularisation application
Book an Inspection
You can book next day inspections on your mobile device using our LABC Inspection Request app. To download the app please visit:
Alternatively you can phone us on 0345 140 0845 (option 8).
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Please note if you need Planning Permission, this must be granted before works start on site.