Planning fees in England rise again from 8 December, with different increases for extensions, new homes, prior approvals and planning conditions.
Planning fee changes: costs rise again in December
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Transport order reforms cut England’s objection period
New transport order regulations cut England’s objection period to 30 days from 20 November and revise inquiries, consents and fees.
Leicester enforcement compliance period extended to a year
A Leicester arts organisation wins extra time to replace modern windows at a locally listed building, while the enforcement notice itself stands.
DCO requirements move to new government unit in November
New government guidance transfers key post-consent decisions for nuclear and electricity transmission projects to a central unit from November.
Airport parking enforcement upheld on Somerset farmland
Two enforcement notices against airport parking near Bristol Airport have been upheld, with an Inspector rejecting requests for additional time to comply.
HBF estimates £200m in planning performance agreements
New HBF research estimates nearly £200m in planning agreement income across England and Wales while warning that application delays remain.
NI planning appeals backlog faces Assembly scrutiny
Northern Ireland’s Planning Appeals Commission faced Assembly scrutiny on 8th October over long delays, major-case backlogs and accountability.
Scottish electricity threshold: 64% favour 150MW
Scottish consultation responses favour raising the 50MW electricity threshold to 150MW, but developers warn local planning teams need specialist capacity.
Northern Ireland telecoms planning consultation proposes 30m mast right
New masts could use a 56-day prior approval route, while wider upgrade rights would reshape how councils assess mobile infrastructure.
Planning application withdrawal ‘loophole’ flagged by Bucks
Buckinghamshire says applicants are withdrawing schemes ahead of the 31st October committee changes, but resubmission can bring fresh costs and uncertainty.
CBI planning reform: ring-fenced fees and condition deadlines urged in Scotland
A CBI planning reform package calls for ring-fenced fees, condition deadlines, shared services and a single gateway for complex Scottish consents.
Planning fees to rise from 8th December 2026
Planning fees 2026 change on 8th December, with a new prior approval fee, a flat PiP fee and higher condition charges
Planning fees to rise by 100% or more for many
The government has today released details of a massive increase in planning fees – for many applications it will rise by 100% or more!
Planning fees increase: Date confirmed
The Government has release details of exactly when planning fees increase by up to 35% Read up on how much common applications will rise
Planning fees to increase by up to 35% from December 2023
Planning fees will increase by up to 35% from December 2023. Prior Approvals will rise to £120 and householder applications to £258. Find out more!
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