BUILDING Regulation fees are set to rise from January 1, 2013.
The increase in the fees was approved by the Department of Infrastructure (DoI).
But the DoI says that in general, the fees have increased above the rate of inflation. However, the new structure will still mean that the Isle of Man remains more competitive, and cheaper, in its Building Control fees than many other jurisdictions, including England and Scotland.
Howard Quayle MHK, department member with responsibility for planning and building control, said: ‘It is important that Building Regulations fees are increased to maintain a cost-effective and valued service. The move will help the Building Control Authorities to recover a greater percentage of the costs incurred and achieve a reduction on the burden on tax and rate payers in delivering the service we provide and, as a result, help ensure we can continue to maintain the standards of the service.’
Copies of the new regulations will be available after January 1 to buy from the DoI’s planning and building control division, first floor in Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, or from the Government Central Reference Library in Government Offices, Douglas. Alternatively, download the regulations at {http://www.gov.im/transport/planning/build/applications|www.gov.im/transport/planning/build/applications}
Meanwhile, guidance notes for the regulations are available free from the planning and building control division.