Building Safety Levy

Closed 15 Oct 2021

Opened 21 Jul 2021

Overview

Consultation on  Building Safety Levy

This consultation seeks views on the design and calculation of the proposed Building Safety Levy, through which developers will make an important contribution to remedy historical building safety defects.   

The Consultation covers the following areas: 

  1. Design of the Levy 

  1. Levy calculation 

  1. Potential housing supply impacts 

  1. Process and timings 

  1. Incentives and sanctions 

  1. Reviews and appeals 

Why your views matter

We are introducing a levy on developers who seek regulatory permission to build certain high rise residential buildings – “Gateway 2”.  

What happens next

Basic Information 

Body/bodies responsible for the consultation: 

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Duration:   This consultation will last for 12 weeks from Wednesday 21st July to Friday 15th October.   

For any enquiries about the consultation please contact: HRB.LevyConsultation@communities.gov.uk 

If you would like to be included in a consultation meeting, please contact us via the email above preferably before15 October 2021.