Part 3: Building Act 1984 Miscellaneous and general Section 58: Levy on applications for building control approval Background
This is a new levy, contributing to the government’s investment in building safety to protect leaseholders from unaffordable remediation costs.
	The levy will be paid as part of the building control process and will apply to all new residential developments, unless otherwise excluded.
Example
A developer makes an application to the building control body about a new residential development. At the same time, they self-assess their levy liability and make the payment to the designated levy administrator, along with providing the necessary supporting information. The calculation is checked by the levy administrator.  Where the levy is paid in full and assessed as correct, the building process continues.  Where the levy is liable and not paid, the building control body will have the powers in regulations to refuse the application or not grant it until the levy is paid.