Implications of the Building Safety Levy for building control procedure

This divisional letter provides an update on the recent Consultation on plan approval requirements for new builds and fire safety order buildings and highlights existing legislation that is relevant to the issues discussed in the consultation relating to the Building Safety Levy. The letter also reminds local authorities of certain changes made by the Building Safety Act 2022 to replace magistrate’s courts with the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) as the appropriate court or tribunal for certain procedures.