Planning Portal
You can submit a building control application online via the Planning Portal.
Complete an application form
Alternatively, you can download and submit an application form along with the appropriate charge. Please ensure you select the appropriate form for your work.
| LABC Building Regulations Full Plans Form |  (pdf 357KB) |
| LABC Building Regulations Building Notice Form | (pdf 326KB) |
| LABC Building Regularisation Certificate Application Form | (pdf 252KB) |
Send your completed form to planning.department@sefton.gov.uk
How much will my Building Regulations application cost?
The Building Act 1984
The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended)
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
The Council has undertaken a review of its Building Regulation Charges and hereby gives notice in accordance with Regulation 12 of The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 (known as the Regulations), that its “2019 Scheme” will be withdrawn on 5th April 2026 and a new scheme of Charges will come into effect on that date.
Copies of the 2026 Scheme of Charges are available for inspection at the Building Control Offices at Magdalen House, 30 Trinity House, Bootle between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Phil Porter, Chief Executive, Town Hall, Bootle, Merseyside
| Schedule 2 Domestic Extensions And Alterations Charges April 2025 | (pdf 862KB) |
| Schedule 2 Domestic Extensions And Alterations Charges April 2026 |  (word 24KB) |
For all other developments please get a quote:
Make a payment
Please use the application reference number or site address in the reference field when making payments.
- Pay for a building regulations application
- Pay for a building regulations regularisation application
Book an Inspection
You can book next day inspections on your mobile device using our LABC Inspection Request app. To download the app please visit:
Alternatively you can phone us on 0345 140 0845 (option 8).
Get Advice
Click here for practical advice from Local Authority Building Control (the LABC) about planning your home improvement project.
Please note if you need Planning Permission, this must be granted before works start on site.