Basic Guide
Fees differ, depending the the nature and type of application. Some are free. Charges are set nationally. A rough guide to the fees for some common types of application is presented here as follows:
|
Type of Application |
Fee |
| Householder Planning Application (alterations to a single dwelling) |
£150 |
| Erection of garden structures (e.g. greenhouses, sheds, fences, walls) |
£150 |
| Change of Use |
£335 |
| Other types of Planning Application |
Varies
(see guides below) |
| Advertisements - signs on business premises |
£95 |
| Advertisements - other (e.g. hoardings) |
£335 |
| Conservation Area Consent or Listed Building Consent |
Free of charge |
| Tree Felling & Pruning (protected trees) |
Free of charge |
| Hedgerow removal |
Free of charge |
Detailed Guides
For general Planning Applications, fees vary widely and depend on several different factors. Concessions are available in some cases. The following documents provide details about fees for different applications. These can be viewed or downloaded.
Alternatively, you can use the UKplanning's Fee Calculator or the Planning Portal's Fee Calculator to calculate the appropriate fee for a specified situation.
Points to Note
- Other planning fees (i.e. other than for applications) are listed separately.
- Various different methods of payment are available.
- Pre-application advice is provide free of charge.
- Most types of applications require the inclusion of several copies of a site location plan, for which obviously entails an additional cost. A site location plan is required for some applications for which there is no application fee.