Planning fees
Please be advised that pre-application fees have increased for 2025/26. These new charges will apply to any enquiry received on or after 10 April 2025.
Planning performance agreements
Explains why these agreements are beneficial for major developments, the steps to take to enter into one and information on associated charges.
Charging schedule for a PPA
The below table outlines the charging schedule and what's included.
| Eligible developments (full, hybrid, outline, reserved matters) | Fee excluding VAT | Total fee with VAT | What’s included | Not included. Additional fees apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 to 20 dwellings or 1,000 to 4,999 square metres commercial |
£12,990 | £15,588 | Up to three meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than three meetings. |
| 21 to 40 dwellings | £21,930 | £26,316 | Up to three meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than three meetings. |
| 41 to 60 dwellings or 5,000 to 9,999 square metres commercial | £36,610 | £43,932 | Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings. |
| 61 to 80 dwellings | £45,640 | £54,768 | Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings. |
| 81 to 99 dwellings or 10,000 to 14,999 square metres commercial | £51,457 | £61,749 | Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings. |
| 100 to 149 dwellings | £65,137 | £78,165 | Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings. |
| 150 to 199 dwellings or 15,000 to 19,999 square metres | £69,787 | £83,745 | Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. | Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings. |
| 200 plus dwellings or 20,000 plus square metres commercial | Bespoke | Bespoke | Bespoke | Bespoke |
| Section 73 (Minor Material Amendment) application for Major | £17,500 | £21,000 | Up to two meetings | Design Review Panel External consultees/ consultants advice. More than two meetings. |
| Discharge of Conditions and Obligations for Majors | £17,500 | £21,000 | Up to two meetings and with internal consultees. Facilitation of external consultee responses | More than two meetings |