Building Control Administrative Charges
Please note that the fees information below does not contain
the charges that are applicable to Building Regulation
applications.
Can I obtain copies of Building Regulations Decision Notice
& Completion Certificates / Regularisation Certificate?
Yes: If the application was submitted after 1991, you know the
Building Control application number and you just require a copy of
the certificate(s), we can produce a "certified copy" within 2
working days. If the application was submitted prior to 1991 please
see details of charges below.
Is there a charge for copies of Decision Notices (Approval or
Rejection of Full Plans Application) and / or Completion
Certificate / Regularisation Certificate*?
If the application was submitted after 1991, you know the
Building Control application number and you just require a copy of
the certificate(s) there is no fee. Requests for copies are to
be received in writing and sent to Building Control, Dover
District Council, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent. CT16
3PJ or by e-mail to buildingcontrol@dover.gov.uk
* Please Note: We are unable to issue copy Decision Notices or
Completion Certificates for applications submitted prior to 1991.
If the application was submitted prior to 1991, we can check our
archive records and supply a letter confirming details of the
approval and completion dates, where these details exist. Please
note a fee is payable for this service.
What is the charge for a letter confirming details of approval
and completion dates for applications prior to 1991?
Fee: (including VAT): £15.50 per application, per hour of
research. Requests are to be received in writing with the
correct fee.
We will normally deal with your request within ten working days.
In order to speed up this process we ask for separate requests to
be made to Building Control and the Planning department for copy
documents. Thank you for your co-operation.
Our policy on viewing plans and documents submitted with
Building Regulations Applications:
Unlike Planning Applications there is no general public right to
inspect plans deposited under the Building Regulations. However, as
the owner of a property we do allow you (or your agent) to examine
previously submitted plans where, for example, you are doing so in
order to help prepare an application under the Building
Regulations. Requests are to be made at least 72 hours in
advance.
- Plans and documents are protected under Copyright and
therefore copies cannot be provided without the express permission
of the Architect / Author.
Fees for other documents submitted with Building Regulations
Applications
Authorised copies of plans and / or
documents:
- A4 Copy: £0.10 each (includes VAT)
- A3 Copy: £0.20 each (includes VAT)
- Above A3: £5.00 each (includes VAT)
All other documents
The Council are able to supply copies of various documents
concerning Planning and Building Control. For a complete list
and details of the fees payable please clickon the
following link: Fees for
copy documentation.
Planning – Fees and charges for Planning
Contact Building Control
Tel: 01304 872495
Email: buildingcontrol@dover.gov.uk
