How much does it cost?
What the costs cover
Our fees cover administration costs and the time spent in research, assessment, a meeting as necessary, and in making a written response.
Our charges
We have established a menu of charging to reflect the size and complexity of particular schemes. Hopefully your scheme will fit into these categories, but if not, do contact us for a quote.
Please note: Advice on the following Pre-Application services are now available;
- Small majors 10-49 dwellings
- Large majors 50+ dwellings
- Strategic Developments in excess of 250 dwellings including mixed uses
Advice on all other Pre-Application services will be introduced at a date to be confirmed.
| Charges for 2023 | Service Currently Available |
Written advice only (£ excl VAT) |
1st meeting & Written advice (£ excl VAT) |
Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Householder extensions, alterations and others | No | 140 | 280 |
1 month |
| Minor developments 1-4 dwellings | No | 400 | 600 |
6 weeks |
| 5-9 dwellings | No | 700 | 1000 |
6 weeks |
| Small majors 10-49 dwellings | Yes | 1500 | 2500 |
2 months |
| Large majors 50+ dwellings | Yes | n/a | 4000 |
To be agreed on a case by case basis |
| Follow up advice | No | 50% of original fee | 50% of original fee |
1 month |
| Strategic Developments in excess of 250 dwellings including mixed uses |
Yes |
n/a | 5000 plus PPA with 75% follow up fees |
To be agreed on a case by case basis |
| Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) | No | n/a | Negotiable depending on what service the applicant demands, such as dedicated resource |
n/a |
| Commercial up to 250sqm | No | 150 | 300 |
1 month |
| Commercial 250-500sqm | No | 300 | 500 |
6 weeks |
| Commercial 500-1000sqm | No | 900 | 1200 |
6 weeks |
| Commercial over 1000sqm | No | n/a | £1200 + £500 per 500sqm |
2 month |
| Commercial follow-up advice | No | 50% of original fee | 50% of original fee |
1 month |
| Charities | No | Half the fee | Half the fee |
To be agreed on a case by case basis |
| Tree works advice | No | 100 | 200 |
1 month |
| Post Decision service (ie following a refusal of planning permission) | No | Half the relevant pre-application fee | Half the relevant pre-application fee |
To be agreed on a case by case basis |
Fee exemptions/reductions may be given at the discretion of the Assistant Director – Planning & Development for:
- Specific proposals to benefit people with registered disabilities.
- Proposals submitted by or on behalf of Parish or Town Councils or Community Councils
Ready to submit your Pre Application? then use our on-line form
If you are submitting by post please refer to our Methods of Payment to pay your fee
