What changed
Householder fees had been kept artificially low for years and did not cover councils’ costs. From 1 April 2025 the government raised them substantially, aiming to fund better-resourced planning departments and faster decisions.
- Extensions and alterations to a single house: £528 (previously £258).
- Householder works to two or more homes: £1,043 (previously £509).
Fees for most application types now rise annually with inflation, measured by CPI from the previous September and capped at 10%. The figures above have been uprated since 2025, so always check the current fee on the Planning Portal before you submit.
Making the fee count
A higher fee makes a refusal more expensive. It makes sense to check first whether the work can go ahead under permitted development, and to make sure the application is complete and well evidenced so it is approved first time. A free resubmission is usually allowed within 12 months of a refusal or withdrawal for the same type of development.
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Sources
- Lichfields: New planning application fees from 1 April 2025
- The Planner: Government raises planning application fees
- GOV.UK: Fees for planning applications
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