Planning Application Fee Calculator

Calculate the exact fee for your planning application. England and Wales fees are set nationally by the government — they are the same regardless of which council you apply to. There is no VAT on planning application fees.

Planning Fee Calculator

England & Wales fees (2024 fee schedule)

Extensions, loft conversions, and other works to a single house

Common fee reference:

Householder£258
Change of Use£293
LDC£129
Prior Approval£120

Important Notes

  • Fees shown are for England. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different fee schedules — check with your council.
  • Fees were last updated in December 2023 (35% increase for most applications).
  • A second application for the same site within 12 months may be eligible for a free resubmission — check with your LPA.
  • Disabled people and charities may be exempt from some fees — contact your LPA for details.
  • The Planning Portal accepts payment by credit or debit card at time of submission.

Did you know?

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.

Full Planning Fee Schedule (England, 2026)

Application TypeFee
Householder application£258
Lawful Development Certificate£129
Listed building consentFREE
Tree works (conservation area)FREE
Prior approval (larger extensions)£120
Full planning – minor (1–9 units)£293 per unit
Full planning – major (10+ units)£458 per unit
Outline planning (major)£462 per hectare
Change of use£293
Advertisement consent£154
Non-material amendment£234
Discharge of conditions£234

Fees correct as of 2026. Always verify with your local planning authority before submitting an application. Fees apply to England only. See the official planning portal fee guidance →