Planning and building control fees and payments

There is a charge to make amendments to a live planning application.

This page explains fees and payment only. For full guidance on amendment types, eligibility and how to request changes, see the Amendments to planning applications service page.

Fees

All charges are exempt from VAT.

How and when to pay 

If your case officer agrees to accept your amendment request, they will confirm this by email and tell you how to pay.

Once payment has been received, your planning application will be determined on the basis of the amendments.

Important information about amendment fees

Before requesting amendments to a planning application, you should be aware of the following:

• only one opportunity for amendments is permitted per application
• requests for amendments after week 4 of the planning application will not normally be considered
• this service only applies to minor changes. Fundamental changes will require a new application

Amendments to live planning applications are discouraged wherever possible, as they can slow down decision making. However, at the discretion of the case officer, it is sometimes necessary to accept amendments.

The fee covers the additional resource required to consider amendments, including officer time and any additional consultations that may be needed.

What this service applies to

This paid service applies to:

• planning applications
• lawful development certificate applications, including existing and proposed certificates
• householder submissions
• full applications
• outline and reserved matters applications
• section 73 minor material amendment applications

In exceptional circumstances, the service also applies to applications for approval of details reserved by condition.

What this service does not apply to

This paid service does not apply to:

• prior approval applications
• non-material amendment applications
• applications submitted under the fast-track planning application service