Cost for pre application advice

Costs

For householder enquiries: £64.50 + VAT = £77.40

Residential:

• 1 dwelling   £300.00+VAT = £360.00
• 2 dwelling  £450.00+VAT = £540.00
• 3  dwelling £550.00+VAT = £660.00

More than 3 dwellings: 25% (plus VAT) of the planning fee for the proposed development

Non-Residential/Business:

              25% (plus VAT) of the planning fee for the proposed development and type of application

Listed building and tree enquiries:  £60.00 + VAT = £72.00 

Strategic development sites: Fee and programme to be negotiated, however the minimum cost will be 25% (plus VAT) of the planning application fee). A fee of 25% (plus VAT) of the planning application fee will be charged if no PPA is entered into.   

Fees for planning applications can be calculated using the Planning Portal's online calculator

The following categories will be exempt from pre-application advice charges:  

• proposals made by, or on behalf of town or parish councils, local authorities or county council  
• conservation area demolition  
• alterations to dwelling houses or buildings to which members of the public are admitted for the purpose of providing means of access or improved facilities for disabled persons  
• affordable housing exception schemes in rural areas by registered providers

Follow-up Advice

Follow-up advice for non-residential and householder enquiries:

Stage 2. Following the written advice, if further advice is required relating to the same site then further pre-application advice will be given at 15% (plus VAT) of the planning fee for that particular type of application.

Stage 3. For any further advice relating to the same site after both the first and second stage advice has been given then additional advice can be given at 10% (plus VAT) of the planning fee.

Follow-up advice for Residential enquiries:

Stage 2 Residential:

              1 dwelling:         £45.00 + VAT = £54.00

              2 dwellings:       £67.50 + VAT = £81.00

              3 dwellings:       £82.50 + VAT = £99.00

              More than 3 dwellings:  15% (plus VAT) of the planning fee for the proposed development

Stage 3 Residential:

              1 dwelling:         £30.00 + VAT = £36.00

              2 dwellings:       £45.00 + VAT = £54.00

              3 dwellings:       £55.00 + VAT = £66.00

              More than 3 dwellings:  10% (plus VAT) of the planning fee for the proposed development