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The Building Safety Levy comes into effect on Thursday 1st October 2026, and it applies to any Building Control application submitted on or after that date. No planning application is needed for the Levy to apply.
Developments in scope include:
The Levy is set by the Local Authority and ranges from £15 to £100 per square metre, so the financial impact on qualifying projects can be significant.
All Building Control can help ensure your development does not fall into the scope of this Levy.
If you think your proposed development could be captured by the above, contact us.
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