Cost guide
How much does planning permission cost?
The current government application fee, and what else typically adds to the cost.
The current UK government fee for a householder planning application (for example, an extension) in England is £548, effective from 1 April 2026. This is the statutory application fee only - it doesn't include the cost of drawings, a planning consultant, or a party wall surveyor if one is needed. Always confirm the current fee on the Planning Portal before applying, as these fees are reviewed annually.
Last updated 17 August 2026
| Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Householder planning application fee (England) - effective from 1 April 2026 - confirm current fee before applying | £548 | Total project |
Sources: Planning Geek - England planning fees tracker (cross-checked against the published fee-increase schedule, not the primary Planning Portal fee page itself - confirm on planningportal.co.uk before relying on it), Planning Portal (permitted development limits)
Worth knowing
We confirmed this figure against a fee-tracking reference site cross-checked to the published fee-increase schedule, not by directly parsing the official Planning Portal fee page or PDF, which blocked automated access. Please verify the current fee on planningportal.co.uk before relying on it - a further increase to £575 has reportedly been laid before Parliament for December 2026 but wasn't confirmed as law at the time of writing.
These are general UK ranges. We build across the North West, including Darwen, Blackburn and the wider Lancashire and Greater Manchester area - site access, local trade rates and travel distance can move your actual price within (or occasionally outside) the range above.
Key points
- The £548 figure covers a single householder application (e.g. one extension). Other application types carry different fees.
- On top of the application fee, most projects also need scale drawings, and some need a structural engineer, party wall surveyor or planning consultant.
- If your application is refused, you can usually resubmit once within 12 months without paying the fee again.
These are general published ranges, not a quote. Get an estimate based on your own project.
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Common questions
How much does planning permission cost? FAQs
Is this a fixed quote for my How much does planning permission?
No. The figures above are published UK industry ranges from Planning Geek - England planning fees tracker and Planning Portal, not a quote for your project. An accurate price depends on a site survey and your specific requirements - get in touch for an estimate based on your own project.
What actually drives the price up or down?
The £548 figure covers a single householder application (e.g. one extension). Other application types carry different fees. On top of the application fee, most projects also need scale drawings, and some need a structural engineer, party wall surveyor or planning consultant.
What's a typical householder planning application fee (england) in total project terms?
Householder planning application fee (England) typically runs £548 (total project), for a effective from 1 April 2026 - confirm current fee before applying, based on the sources cited above.
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