Decision details

To set out the proposed fees and charges for Planning for 2023/24.

1.      To maintain the national charging schedule for statutory planning applications as detailed in Appendix ‘A’ with effect from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

2.      To update the Council’s pre-application advice charging schedule as detailed in Appendix ‘A’ with effect from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. 

3.      To update the Council’s charging schedule in terms of the level of fees retained when invalid applications are not subsequently made valid and for miscellaneous items as detailed in Appendix ‘A’ with effect from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. 

4.      To agree that the fees charged can be reduced from these rates in exceptional circumstances. At present, such departure requires a published Officer decision from the Director of Communications and Regeneration, following consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member. It is proposed that, with effect from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 this be delegated to the Growth and Prosperity Programme Director.