Cirlular 1/2026:
Planning Fees for Applications,
Local Reviews & Appeals
Planning fees are raised yearly to match inflation from the previous year. Starting on 1 April 2026, fees will increase by 3.9%. Going forward, planning fees are intended to be adjusted annually in line with inflation.
The Scottish Government will implement new planning fees in Scotland starting 9th June 2025. Notably, this includes introducing fees for Planning Appeals, a first in the United Kingdom.
Planning fees in England will rise each year on April 1, beginning April 1, 2025. The increase will match the inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index from the previous September, but will not exceed 10%, even if inflation is higher. No fee changes will occur during periods of negative inflation (deflation).
Fees for Planning Applications in England from 1 April 2026