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188 plain English guides to building safety, compliance and land, each dated.

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6 Nov 2026BuildingsRegulation and announcements5 min read

The Building Safety Levy, and the floor area that decides the bill

Since 1 October 2026, new residential schemes in England pay a levy per square metre before final building control approval. Here is how it is worked out, who it catches, and the records that make the number easy to defend.

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