Fees and Charges
Statutory Fees
There are two occasions when you pay Building Control fees:
- When you send an application
- When you commence work under a Full Plan Application
Fee Calculator
Fees are set by the Department of Finance for Northern Ireland. Most home building or renovation work has fixed fees listed in the Fee Calculator. Some types of work are based on the estimated cost of the project.
The fee calculator is available on the Building Control Northern Ireland website.
Administration Charges
Building Control charge for non-legal administration functions which are detailed in the document below.
Downloads
- Non Statutory Fees Schedule July 2026







