The Building Safety Levy

The levy applies to major residential developments that:

• Create 10 or more new dwellings, or
• Create 30 or more purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) bedspaces

and result in new or increased residential floorspace.

The levy may apply to:

• New residential developments
• Conversions, such as office to residential schemes
• Extensions that create additional residential floorspace

Exemptions

Certain types of development are exempt from the levy. Examples include:

• Affordable Housing
• Care homes
• Schools and school accommodation
• Hospitals
• Hotels and hostels
• Temporary accommodation for homeless people

The Building Safety Levy is calculated using a rate per square metre of chargeable residential floorspace.

For developments within Nottingham City Council's area, the following rates apply:

• £23.55 per m² (standard rate)
• £11.77 per m² (previously developed land)

The discounted rate applies where at least 75% of the site qualifies as previously developed land under the Building Safety Levy Regulations. The assessment must follow the statutory definition and supporting Government guidance.

If a building spans more than one local authority area, the levy rate for that building will be for the local authority area in which the greater part of the building is situated.

Note: The rate cannot be altered by Nottingham City Council, it is set out by legislation and will differ between local authorities.

Depending on the type of development, developers may need to provide information including:

• Number of dwellings proposed
• Number of student accommodation bedspaces proposed
• Residential floorspace
• Communal residential floorspace
• Details of any exempt accommodation
• Levy related information required by the Building Safety Levy Regulations

Additional information may be required at both application stage and commencement stage. The exact requirements are set out in Government guidance and the Building Safety Levy Regulations.

Payment must be made to the local authority acting as the collecting authority before the earliest of occupation and completion of the development.

If the levy is not paid when due, the relevant building control authority may withhold or refuse to issue a completion certificate or final certificate.

If you disagree with the Building Safety Levy charge, or a decision relating to a refund, you may request a review.

• A request for review must be made to the collecting authority within 28 days of the decision
• The collecting authority will review the decision and confirm whether it should be upheld or amended

If you remain dissatisfied following the review, you may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.

If you are planning a development and are unsure whether the levy applies, please contact the Building Control team before submitting your application.

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