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

 £13,484 £16,180 Up to three meetings. Internal consultees advice. Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than three meetings.
21 to 40 dwellings £22,763 £27,316 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 £38,001 £45,601 Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings.
61 to 80 dwellings £47,374 £56,849 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 £53,412 £64,095 Up to five meetings. Internal consultees advice. Design Review Panel. External consultees/ consultants advice. More than five meetings.
100 to 149 dwellings £67,612 £81,135 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 £72,439 £86,927 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 £18,165 £21,798 Up to two meetings Design Review Panel External consultees/ consultants advice. More than two meetings.
Discharge of Conditions and Obligations for Majors £18,165 £21,798 Up to two meetings and with internal consultees. Facilitation of external consultee responses More than two meetings