How Much Does it Cost to Apply for Planning Permission?
Please note from 26 February 2010 new fee levels will apply for applications to extend the time limits for implementing planning permissions and non material amendments along with a reduction in the maximum fee for other applications.
You will have to pay a fee to apply for planning permission (unless you are entitled to an |exemption or concession). The fees are payable when you submit your application to us. Your application will not be processed until we have received the correct fee.
The fees apply from 26 February 2010 onwards
| Planning Applications for the erection of a new dwelling | £335.00 per dwelling |
| Application for other buildings | £335.00 for each 75m2 |
| Change of use | £335.00 |
| Planning Applications for enlargement, improvement or alteration to a dwelling | £150.00 |
| Advertisements - displaying externally on business premises, directions etc. | £95.00 |
| Advertisements - all others (billboards) | £335.00 |
| Applications in respect of major developments | £500.00 |
| Applications in respect of householder developments | £50.00 |
| Applications in respect of other developments | £170.00 |
| Applications in respect of householder developments | £25.00 |
| Applications in respect of other developments | £170.00 |
| Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed use | Half the fee of the application type |
| Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Use | Full fee of application type |
| Lawful Certificate following failure to comply with Condition | £170.00 |
| Confirmation of Compliance with a condition for a householder application or amendments | £25.00 each request |
| Confirmation of Compliance of condition with all other applications | £85.00 each request |
| Minor (1-9 Dwellings or 50-1000sqm commercial) | £120.00 (inc VAT) per enquiry for written response £240.00 (inc VAT) per enquiry for a meeting |
| Major (10-49 Dwellings or 1000-5000sqm commercial) | £300.00 (inc VAT) per enquiry for written response £600.00 (inc VAT) per enquiry for a meeting |
| Strategic (50 plus dwellings or 5000sqm plus commercial) | £600.00 (inc VAT) per enquiry for written response £1,200.00 (inc VAT) per enquiry for a meeting |
| Other (Householder Extensions or up to 50sqm commercial) | No charge |
These fees are for the most common types of applications - |more detailed information is available here.
Problems calculating your fees?
The |Planning Portal Fee Calculator can assist you by working out the cost of any particular planning application.
If you are still unsure, please contact |Planning Services direct.
How to pay
You can pay for your submission by :
- |Online Payment using a debit/credit card.
- Over the phone
Debit/Credit Card transactions can also be made via the telephone. Please call 01372 47 4776/4787. - Cash
Cash can be paid in person at our Planning Reception. Please do not send cash through the post. - By post - Payment by cheque* - Like many organisations, we prefer people to make payment by electronic methods rather than by cheque, if possible, as it is kinder to the environment. If you do not have a bank account or credit/debit card - you can buy a postal order* from your local post office. If you are unable to have a normal bank account (e.g. bankrupts) most banks offer a "basic bank account" that usually allows payment by direct debit/standing order. An explanatory leaflet with a list of banks involved is available at the |Financial Services Authority website.
*Cheque and postal order payments should be made out to Elmbridge Borough Council and sent to Planning Services, |Civic Centre (please write on reverse your name/address and the reference number you are paying for).
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