Get planning advice before you apply
Before you apply for planning permission, we recommend using our pre-application advice service. It’s available to both homeowners and developers and can help you:
- understand how likely your application is to be approved
- know what documents and steps are needed
- learn which planning policies apply to your proposal
This service can save you time, money and help avoid delays.
What it costs and what you get
| Service | What it covers | Fee (incl .VAT) | Response time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Householder |
Advice on home extensions or changes | £180 | 14 days |
| Need for consent |
Find out if you need planning permission | £108 | 14 days |
| Planning history | Summary of past planning decisions | £108 | 14 days |
| Listed building |
Advice on changes to listed buildings |
£180 |
21 days |
| Change of use | Advice on changing how a building or land is used (not residential) | £192 | 21 days |
| Commercial extensions | Advice on extending commercial buildings | £240 | 21 days |
| Commercial new build | New non-residential buildings under 1,000m² | £540 | 21 days |
| Basic minor dwellings | 1–9 new homes – basic advice only | £360 | 21 days |
| Advanced minor dwellings | 1–9 new homes – detailed advice and meetings | £960 | 21 days |
| Follow-up advice/meeting | Continue the conversation after initial advice | £120 | 14 days |
| S106A applications | Changes to legal agreements (Section 106) | £1,500 | Varies |
| Conveyancing compliance checks | For solicitors – check for planning issues | £360 | 14 days |
| Post refusal | Help after a refused application (under 10 homes or 1,000m²) | £498 | 14 days |
| Post approval | Help with changes or conditions after approval | £180 | 14 |
| Major schemes | 10+ homes or 1,000m²+ – bespoke advice | To be agreed | To be agreed |
If your large project doesn’t fit into our standard planning advice services, we can offer custom support tailored to your needs. Learn more about or request our bespoke pre-application advice for major developments.
