URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=699

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL   i)              To approve the domestic fee schedule contained in Appendix A to this report with effect from 1 January 2025; and   ii)             To approve the commercial fee schedules contained in exempt Appendix B and exempt Appendix C to this report with effect from 1 January 2025.   REASON   i)              The additional income resulting from the fee increase will be used to offset increased operational costs and inflationary pressures which has affected income.   ii)             To allow for temporary agency staffing costs, since some surveyors have now left the team.   iii)           In April 2024 the Building Safety Regulator introduced new requirements for competent validation and legal/procedural changes, all of which require additional resource, training, supervision and specialism, which increase the cost of the service. Page 227 Agenda Item 11   iv)           Associated ongoing registration/licensing costs to carry out Building Safety regulated activities such as assessing plans and inspecting. This includes for all buildings from domestic premises to complex, high-risk, multi-use structures.     ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSDIERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   Maintaining the current fees and charges would result in loss of financial income.

Date of Decision: November 20, 2024