What other costs can I expect?


Initial surveys

The most common surveys we see are:

Topographical & Measured Building Surveys: £1,000 – £5,000

Ecology Surveys (eg. bats, newts):
Phase 1 initial survey: £300 – £1,000
Phase 2 (if required): £1,500 – £4,000

Heritage Analysis: £900 – £3,000 (only applicable if you live in or near a Listed Building)

Other consultants may be required.

Which consultants will I need?

Planning Application fee

Currently £96 – £462, plus a £20 service fee, depending on the type of application.

Other costs to consider

  • Interior Designer
  • Landscaping
  • Project Manager
  • Community Infrastructure Levy
What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Don’t forget VAT. All of the above consultants estimates are excluding VAT.

Third-party consultants

Structural Engineer: £1,000 – £20,000

Building Control Inspector: £800 – £3,000

Other consultants may be required.

Any previously used consultants may need to be revisited for update reports or more information.

Which consultants will I need?

Discharge of Conditions application fee

Usually £28 per application.

Other costs to consider:

  • Building Warranty (for new build)
  • Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) Consultant
  • Demolition of existing structures
  • Interior Designer
  • Landscape Designer
  • Project Manager
  • Community Infrastructure Levy
What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Don’t forget VAT. All of the above consultants estimates are excluding VAT.


How can we help?

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