Estimate common statutory planning application fees in England using the rates effective 1 April 2026. The fee depends on the legal category and project details, so complex or mixed applications should be confirmed with the local planning authority. There is no VAT on planning application fees.
England fees effective 1 April 2026
Extensions, loft conversions and other alterations to a single dwellinghouse
Common fee reference:
Listed building consent is completely free to apply for. If your works also require planning permission, you pay the planning fee — but the listed building consent element has no charge.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Alteration or extension of one dwellinghouse | £548 |
| Ancillary householder works, gates, fences or walls | £272 |
| Lawful Development Certificate — proposed householder works | £274 |
| Lawful Development Certificate — existing householder works | £548 |
| Listed building consent | FREE |
| Tree works (conservation area) | FREE |
| Householder prior approval (Part 1 Class A) | £249 |
| New dwellings — fewer than 10 | £610 each |
| New dwellings — 10 to 50 | £659 each |
| Other material change of use | £610 |
| Business-premises advertisement | £174 |
| Other advertisement | £610 |
| Householder non-material amendment | £46 |
| Other non-material amendment | £309 |
| Householder discharge of conditions | £89 |
| Other discharge of conditions | £309 |
Selected statutory rates effective 1 April 2026; reviewed 5 August 2026. This is a practical reference rather than a reproduction of every category in the legal fee schedule. Always verify the category and any exemption with your local planning authority before submitting. Fees apply to England only. See the official GOV.UK fee schedule →
The authority's statutory charge for processing the selected planning application, prior approval, amendment, condition discharge or certificate request.
Drawings, consultants, surveys, specialist reports, council pre-application advice, Building Regulations charges, Community Infrastructure Levy or construction work.
There is no single planning-permission price. The statutory fee depends on the application category and, for some development, the number of dwellings, site area or floor space. A standard alteration or extension to one dwellinghouse is £548 from 1 April 2026.
No. The statutory application fee does not include drawings, surveys, planning consultancy, specialist reports, pre-application advice, Building Regulations charges or construction costs.
No. Statutory planning application fees are not subject to VAT. Professional services and other project costs may be subject to VAT.
Some consent types are free, including listed building consent, and statutory exemptions or a qualifying resubmission can apply in limited circumstances. The local planning authority should confirm eligibility before submission.