Building Control

New requirements for home owners, architects, agents, builders etc, plus new Building Safety Levy from 1 October 2026.

New legislation was introduced on 1 October 2023, bringing about a range of changes to the Building Control Sector.  The legislation introduced new definitions and responsibilities for dutyholders of new Building Regulations applications, whatever their size and complexity.

This is in addition to the responsibilities of the Building Safety Regulator to regulate works in respect of Higher Risk Buildings and for the registration of all building control bodies and their inspectors.

The Building Safety Levy is a tax on new residential buildings that developers must pay on certain building control applications. It will be collected by the Local Authority.  The income raised will contribute to fixing building safety defects across England, ensuring residents are safe.

For more information on what this means to homeowners and professionals, please read our initial guidance:

Changes to the Building Regulations.