Planning application fees

The government sets the fees for statutory planning applications, and they do not charge VAT. However you have to pay VAT for discretionary planning advice services, which are set locally.

New national planning fees apply from 1 April 2025.

The fees vary depending on what kind of development you're planning and whether you have any permitted development rights. You can look through the list until you find the fee that applies to your proposal.

To check a planning fee you can either:

• use the Planning Portal's online free calculator
• download a guide to the fees for planning applications in England

Some applications are either exempt from fees or offered at a reduced fee.

Check if you may be eligible for a concession.

You should pay the fee as part of the application process on the Planning Portal.

If you're applying directly to your local area, you must pay using the relevant payment service below.

• Aylesbury Vale online payment service
• Chiltern and South Bucks online payment service
• Wycombe online payment service

For applications for Minerals and Waste development email the Minerals and Waste team on [email protected].