Are planning fees zero rated?

There is no VAT to pay on fees for planning applications as the service is considered to be a ‘non-business’ activity.

Do you have to pay for planning application?

When submitting an application, in most cases there will be a planning application fee. However, for some types of consent, e.g. listed buildings and planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area, no application fee is required.

How much does it cost to get planning permission in Ireland?

You have to pay a fee with your application. Different fees apply to different types of development. The current fee for an application to build a house is €65. The fee for a house extension or the conversion of a garage for use as part of a house is €34.

How much does planning permission cost in Scotland?

The cost for an outline planning permission is £460 for each 0.1 hectare of an, and £230 for a householder application. In Scotland, both a full permission application on a new house and an outline application costs £401 while a householder application is £202.

Do I pay VAT on planning application fees?

VAT is not payable on fees for planning applications because they can only be issued by the government; however VAT is applied to the service charge for submitting planning applications online as this is a charge set by the Planning Portal. In contrast, VAT is payable on fees for Building Regulations approval.

What is a Section 73 in planning?

Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 enables an applicant to apply to develop land without compliance with conditions attached to an extant previous planning permission. Under this section a local planning authority may amend or remove conditions but may not amend any other part of the permission.

How much do architects charge for planning application?

Practices usually produce their own fee charts based on their operating costs amongst other factors. For residential projects, architects typically charge between 11% and 14%, with lower percentages on higher value projects. How much are architects fees for an extension?

Does planning application fee include VAT?

How much does it cost to put a planning application in?

How much does a planning application cost in the UK? The cost of a planning application is £206 in England. This is the new cost for a householder application and it applies from 2018 onwards. Householder applications are appropriate for alterations to single houses including extensions and alterations.

How long does a planning application take in Scotland?

Planning authorities aim to reach a decision within 4 months of receiving a valid application for major developments and 2 months for local developments. Find more information on how the planning system works on the Scottish Government website.

What can you do if your planning application is refused?

If your planning application is refused and you feel the decision is unfair, you are able to launch an appeal. You must lodge your appeal within three months (this deadline is for homeowners – developers with major projects have up to six months).