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Build Cost Estimator
BCIS-style development cost analysis for UK planning applications
Cost Estimate Results
Total Development Cost
£0
Cost per sqm
£0
Construction Cost
£0
Total Fees & On-costs
£0
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Cost Component | £ | % of Total |
|---|
Regional Comparison
| Region | Cost per sqm | Adjustment Factor |
|---|
Sensitivity Analysis (±10%)
-10%
£0
Base Case
£0
+10%
£0
About this tool: Build Cost Estimator
BCIS-style construction cost estimation — regional adjustments, abnormal cost factors, professional fee percentages, and contingency allowances.
When to use it
Use when preparing a development appraisal or viability assessment. Also useful for budgeting before instructing architects or quantity surveyors.
Policy and guidance it draws on
RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM)
Part of Financial Intelligence
Use these tools to understand the financial side of your project — what fees you'll pay, whether the scheme is viable, what CIL/S106 might cost, and whether your land value assumptions stack up. Essential for go/no-go decisions.
Related tools
Fee CalculatorViability AssessmentDev AppraisalCIL & S106Affordable HousingLand ValueCIL Exemption CheckerTotal Project CostGuidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.