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Fees and Charges

Development Control

Fees and Charges - Development Control
Description 2008/09 Charge Per Unit VAT Chargeable Charging Policy Notes
PLANNING FEES        
OUTLINE APPLICATIONS        
Most types  -  (per 0.1 Ha) £290.00 N E max £7,250
One dwellinghouse £290.00 N E  
FULL APPLICATIONS AND RESERVED MATTERS        
Alterations to existing dwellings  -  (per dwelling) £145.00 N E max £290
Erection of dwellings  -  (per dwelling) £290.00 N E max £14,500
Erection of buildings other than dwellinghouses, extensions etc. to dwellinghouses and buildings for agricultural use:        
i)      Less than 40m2 of additional floor space £145.00 N E  
ii)     41m2 to 75m2 of addtional floor space £290.00 N E  
iii)    Each additional 75m2  (or part thereof)  £290.00 N E max £14,500
Erect, alter or replace plant & machinery -  (per 0.1 Ha) £290.00 N E max £14,500
Agricultural Building:        
i)      Less than 465m2 of gross floor space £0.00 N E But see "Other Applications"
ii)     466m2 to 540m2 of gross floor space    £290.00 N E  
iii)    Each additional 75m2 £290.00 N E max £14,500
Erection of Glasshouses and Polytunnels   (fl. area<465m2) £55.00 N E  
Erection of Glasshouses and Polytunnels   (fl. area>465m2) £1,675.00 N E  
         
Approval of reserved matters where flat rate (below) does not apply See Notes N E Fee based on floor space/numbers of dwellinghouses involved
         
OTHER APPLICATIONS        
Reserved matters where applicant's earlier reserved matters        
applications have incurred total fees equalling that for a full application  for entire scheme £290.00 N E  
application  for entire scheme        
Winning, working or storage of minerals (other than peat) and waste disposal  - (per 0.1 Ha or part thereof) £145.00 N E max £21,750
Winning and working of peat - (per Ha or part thereof): £145.00 N E max £21,750
Carparks, service roads or accesss £145.00 N E Existing uses only
Exploratory drilling for oil or natural gas - (per 0.1 Ha or part thereof): £290.00 N E max £21,750
Other operations on land -  (per 0.1 Ha or part thereof): £145.00 N E max £1,450
For non-compliance with conditions, including retention of temporary buildings etc. £145.00 N E If not exempt as a revision
Change of use to and subdivision of dwellings (per dwelling created) £290.00 N E max £14,500
Other changes of use except waste of minerals £290.00 N E  
Advertisements £145.00 N E  
Application for determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority is required for agricultural/forestry buildings with permitted development rights: £55.00 N E  
CONCESSIONARY FEES AND EXEMPTIONS        
Works to improve a disabled person's accesss to a public  building, or to improve access, safety, health or  comfort at his/her dwellinghouse: No Fee N E  
Applications (incl advertisement applications) by Community Councils: Half Fee N E  
Applications required because of the removal of permitted development rights by a condition or Article 4 direction: No Fee N E  
Applications required because of the removal by a condition of a right  to make a change of use within the Use Classes Order: No Fee N E  
Playing fields (for sports clubs etc.) £290.00 N E  
Revised or fresh application for development or  advertisements of the same character or description within 12 months of refusal, or of the making of the earlier application if withdrawn, or within 12 months of expiry of the statutory 2 months period where the applicant has appealed to the Secy of State on the grounds of  non determination: No Fee N E  
Revised or fresh application for development of the same character or description within 12 months of receiving permission: No Fee N E  
         
Altenative Schemes See Notes N E Highest of the fees applicable for each option and a sum equal to half the rest
         
Property Clearances £150.00 N A  
       
Letter of Comfort £123.00 N B  
Inspection and Letter of Comfort £185.00 N B  
Copy Documentation £0.00 N B  

 

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