New regulations governing the system of local authority charges for building control services have come into force in England — the Building (Local Authority Charges and Amendments Relating to Charging) (England) Regulations 2026. In connection with this, an official circular numbered 05/2026 has been issued, clarifying the procedure for applying the new rules. The document concerns payments charged by local authorities for providing building control services, including review of design documentation and inspections of construction sites for compliance with regulatory requirements. The circular is intended to help local authorities, developers, and other interested parties correctly understand and apply the updated fee-charging rules. Changes to the payment system affect the methodology for calculating charges for building control services, which may impact the cost of obtaining permits and passing inspections for construction projects in England. Such circulars are typically issued by relevant government departments to ensure uniform application of regulations locally and to clarify technical aspects of construction industry regulation. The new rules are part of a regular process of updating legislation in the field of building control, aimed at keeping the fee system current in light of economic conditions and administrative costs incurred by local authorities in providing these services.