The householder planning application fee is £258 in 2025. This guide covers all planning fees in England — householder, prior approval, change of use, listed buildings, and the exemptions that apply.
The householder fee of £258 applies to applications for works or extensions to an existing single dwelling. It covers a single application regardless of how many elements are proposed (e.g. a rear extension and a loft conversion can be in one application for a single £258 fee).
This fee was increased from £206 on 6 December 2023 under the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.
| Application Type | Fee (2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New dwelling (up to 0.1 ha) | £578 per dwelling | Applies to each new residential unit |
| New dwelling (0.1–0.5 ha) | £578 per dwelling (max 10) | Capped at £5,765 for 10+ dwellings on site |
| Major development (10+ dwellings) | £578 per dwelling | No cap applies |
| Outline application (residential) | £578 per 0.1 ha (max £150,000) | Based on site area |
| Change of use (no operations) | £578 | Flat fee regardless of site size |
| Change of use with operations | £578 + site area element | Calculated on floor area |
| Removal/variation of condition | £234 | Per application under s73 |
| Class | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Class A / AA | Larger home extension (rear 4m–8m single / 3m–6m double) | £120 |
| Class Q | Agricultural to residential conversion | £120 per dwelling |
| Class MA | Commercial to residential (Part 3) | £120 per dwelling |
| Class O (legacy) | Office to residential | £120 per dwelling |
| Class R | Agricultural to flexible commercial use | £120 |
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Neighbour Consultation Scheme (larger home extension) | £96 |
| Discharge of planning conditions (householder) | £43 per request |
| Discharge of planning conditions (other) | £145 per request |
| Non-material amendment | £34 (householder) / £234 (others) |
| Certificate of Lawful Development (existing) | 50% of the relevant planning fee |
| Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) | 50% of the relevant planning fee (min £258 for householder) |
The following applications attract no fee:
Planning applications for works relating to a disability are exempt from fees if:
This exemption covers ramps, accessible bathrooms, extensions for ground-floor bedrooms, and similar adaptations. You must declare the exemption when submitting.
The December 2023 fee changes introduced:
These were the first significant planning fee increases since 2012. The government indicated further increases were planned.
The Planning Portal automatically calculates the correct fee when you complete an application online. To work out fees manually, refer to the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) Regulations 2012 as amended.
No. Planning application fees are only refunded if the application is declared invalid before the clock starts. Once validated, the fee is not returned regardless of the outcome. However, you can resubmit once within 12 months of a refusal at no extra charge.
A Certificate of Lawful Development (CLD) costs 50% of the equivalent planning fee. For a householder CLD (proposed), this is currently £129. For an existing use or operation, it is also 50% of the relevant fee.
The Neighbour Consultation Scheme (prior approval for a larger home extension under Class A) costs £96. This covers single-storey rear extensions between 4m and 8m (detached houses) or 3m and 6m (semi-detached/terraced).
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