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Who we are, what we do, and why we built the UK's free Planning Portal Fee Calculator.
Welcome to Planning Portal Fee Calculator
planningportalfeecalculator.com is a free, independent online resource dedicated to helping homeowners, property developers, architects, planning consultants, and self-builders in England quickly and accurately estimate their statutory planning application fees.
Navigating the UK planning system can be complicated and costly. One of the very first practical questions anyone faces when considering a development project is: how much will my planning application cost? Finding a clear, reliable answer used to mean trawling through dense government regulations or relying on a busy local planning authority to respond to an enquiry. We built this site to change that.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to make UK planning fee information accessible, transparent, and understandable for everyone — not just planning professionals. Whether you are a homeowner planning a kitchen extension, a developer submitting a multi-unit residential scheme, or an architect advising a client, our tool gives you an instant, regulation-based fee estimate at no cost and with no registration required.
What We Offer
Our flagship tool, the Planning Portal Fee Calculator, covers all major planning application types in England, including:
- Householder applications (extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings)
- Full planning permission for new residential developments
- Commercial and mixed-use building applications
- Change of use applications, including Prior Approval routes
- Discharge of planning conditions and non-material amendments
- Lawful Development Certificates (existing and proposed)
- Exemptions for disabled access works, Parish Council applications, and repeat submissions
All fee calculations are based on the statutory fee schedule published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), and are updated promptly following any regulatory changes. Our current figures reflect the April 2026 fee rates, incorporating the 3.8% CPI-linked annual increase.
Why Use Our Calculator?
Unlike some fee estimation tools, ours is completely free to use, requires no account creation, and is designed with clarity in mind. We show you not just the final fee figure, but a full breakdown of how that figure is calculated — so you can be confident in the result and understand exactly what you are paying for. We also include the Planning Portal service charge (£75.83 + VAT from April 2026) so you see your total estimated outlay in one place.
Important Disclaimer
Whilst we take every care to ensure our fee calculations are accurate and up to date, the figures produced by our tool are for guidance purposes only. The final determination of the correct planning application fee rests with your Local Planning Authority (LPA), who will confirm the exact amount required when validating your application. We strongly recommend confirming the fee with your LPA or via the official Planning Portal (planningportal.co.uk) before making any payment. For full details, please read our Disclaimer.
Get in Touch
We are always looking to improve our tool and our content. If you have spotted an error, have a suggestion, or simply want to ask a question, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact page or email us directly at planningportalfeecalculator@gmail.com.
Coverage Area
Our calculator and all fee information on this site apply to England only. Planning fees in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set separately under different legislation. If your development is located in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, please refer to the relevant national planning authority for the applicable fee schedule.
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