Planning advice

Pre-application process and fees

Our pre-application guidance notes details our advice services, how they operate and what charges are involved. Please read this fully to identify which service you need to apply for. 

There are a range of development/application types that benefit from formal pre-application engagement. The pre-application guidance notes provide detailed guidance on the various levels of service offered. You'll also find a summary below.

Category

Type of development

Fee (including VAT)
A Large Scale Strategic*- as defined by the 'Mayors Order 2008' (and any subsequent amendments) £16,848
B Large Scale Major* £14,064
C Major* £12,156
D Large Scale Minor £4,596
E Medium Scale Minor and Other Development £3,516
F

Small Scale Minor (including Certificate of Lawfulness, Prior Approval (residential and commercial) and complex/large scale extension proposals)

£480

*Costs associated with independent reviews of specialist documents (for example, viability, retail impact, daylight and sunlight) will be subject to consultant fees.