What affects the cost?
Planning application fees in England are statutory application charges and depend on the application route. They are separate from architect, planning consultant, drawing, survey and Planning Portal service costs. The official 2026 schedule also includes concessions and no-current-fee application types, so always confirm the exact route and fee before submission.
- Application type
- Householder planning permission or permitted-development prior approval route
- Existing or proposed Lawful Development Certificate
- Conditions or amendments
- Fee concessions or no-current-fee application types
- Professional drawings and consultant fees charged separately
Typical cost breakdown
Sources used for this guide
A guide to fees for Planning Applications in England
Published / checked: 1 April 2026
Used for: Statutory England planning application fees including householder applications, prior approval, conditions and amendments
Frequently asked questions
How much is a householder planning application in England in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, the statutory fee for enlargement, improvement or other alteration of an existing single dwellinghouse is £548.
How much is prior approval for a larger home extension?
The 1 April 2026 England fee schedule lists £249 for Larger Home Extensions under Part 1 Class A and for additional storeys on a home under Part 1 Class AA.
How much is a Lawful Development Certificate?
For a proposed use or operation, the official England fee schedule charges half the corresponding full-application fee. For an existing use or operation, the fee is the same as the corresponding full-application fee.
Are any planning application types free?
The official 2026 England schedule lists some application types with no current fee, including Listed Building Consent and works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order or in a Conservation Area.
Does the planning application fee include drawings or an architect?
No. The statutory application fee is separate from drawings, surveys, architect or planning consultant fees and any platform or specialist charges.
Do these fees apply across the whole UK?
No. This guide specifically covers England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate planning systems and fee schedules.
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