You need to pay the appropriate fee when you apply for planning permission.

You can view a list of the current fees for planning applications in England here, or use the online fee calculator on the Planning Portal website to work out the cost of your application before submitting it. VAT is not applied to planning application fees.

If you don't pay the relevant fee when you submit your planning application, or the fee is incorrect, your application won't be valid and may be delayed. If you're unsure of the fee you need to pay, please contact us.

How to pay

If you're applying for planning permission online through the Planning Portal website, you can pay the fee as part of this. You need to make sure you've selected the correct application type and submitted the correct information, as the fee you're charged will be based on what you've entered.

For applications not made through the Planning Portal website, you can pay us directly either online or over the phone:

• If we have sent you an invoice, you can pay your invoice online. You'll need to enter the payment reference from the invoice into the 'invoice reference' field when making the payment.
  
  
• If we've haven't sent you an invoice, you can still pay your planning fees online. Enter your application number (if known) or the site address into the 'application number or site address' field when making the payment.

After you've made your payment, make a note of the transaction or payment reference that is displayed.

You can also pay your planning fees by card by calling 01226 772595. Please have your email address ready when you call so we can send you a receipt.