Fast track planning application service – fees and payment
There is an additional charge to use the fast-track planning application service. This is paid on top of the statutory planning application fee.
This page explains fees and payment only. For full guidance on eligibility, how the service operates and how to apply, see the Fast-track planning application service guide .
Fees
Fast-track payments are inclusive of VAT.
Fast-track payments are in addition to the statutory planning application fee.
Householder planning applications
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £104 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £104 |
| Early decision | 5 weeks from registration | £519 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £623 |
Lawful development certificates
Householder certificate of proposed lawful development
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £104 |
| Early decision | 2 weeks from registration | £311 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £415 |
Householder certificate of existing lawful development
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £104 |
| Early decision | 3 weeks from registration | £311 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £415 |
Other certificate of proposed lawful development
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £104 |
| Early decision | 4 weeks from registration | £311 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £415 |
Other certificate of existing lawful development
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £104 |
| Early decision | 5 weeks from registration | £415 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £519 |
Minor planning applications
1 dwelling (commercial up to 75m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £156 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £156 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £623 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £934 |
2 dwellings (commercial up to 150m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £166 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £166 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £727 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £1,163 |
3 dwellings (commercial up to 225m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £176 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £176 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £830 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £1,183 |
4 dwellings (commercial up to 300m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £187 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £187 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £934 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £1,308 |
5 dwellings (commercial up to 375m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £208 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £208 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £1,038 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £1,557 |
6 dwellings (commercial up to 525m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £228 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £228 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £1,246 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £1,702 |
7 dwellings (commercial up to 675m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £249 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £249 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £1,453 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £1,951 |
8 dwellings (commercial up to 825m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £270 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £270 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £1,661 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £2,201 |
9 dwellings (commercial up to 1,000m²)
| Option | Timescale | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Validation review | 1 working day | £293 |
| Early site visit | 5 working days from registration | £293 |
| Early decision | 6 weeks from registration | £1,868 |
| Total fee if all options are chosen | Not applicable | £2,450 |
How and when to pay
You must agree to the terms and conditions and submit the completed fast-track proforma before payment is requested.
Once eligibility is confirmed, you will be asked to make the fast-track payment.
Payment must be made using the fast-track proforma.
After making payment, you must send a copy of the payment receipt to:
Once the fast-track payment has been received, you can submit your planning application through the Planning Portal. You will also need to pay the statutory planning application fee at that stage.
Important information about fast-track fees
Before choosing the fast-track service, you should be aware of the following:
- fast-track payment is in addition to the statutory planning application fee
- fast-track payments are inclusive of VAT
- there are no exemptions from fast-track payment in any circumstances
- the council may suspend all or part of the service if demand is too high or due to resourcing issues
Refunds
A partial or full refund will only be considered in specific circumstances.
Refunds must be requested in writing by emailing fast.track@surreyheath.gov.uk. Each request will be reviewed on its own merits.
A partial or full refund will not be given if:
- the application is made invalid after the validation review
- site access is not available or reasonable access arrangements are not made
- the application is called in to Planning Applications Committee by a councillor
- the application is withdrawn or refused
- delays are caused by external consultees
- a time extension has been agreed in writing
What this service applies to
This paid service applies to:
- householder planning applications
- applications for lawful development certificates
- minor development planning applications (1–9 dwellings or less than 1,000 m²)
What this service does not apply to
This paid service does not apply to:
- application types outside those listed above