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Planning fee increases from 1st April 2026

Category: News Published: Monday 30 March 2026

This increase is set by government and linked to the consumer price index. Changes will take affect from 1 April 2026. Based on the Consumer Price Index 12-month rate for September 2025, the increase will be 3.8%, rounded to the nearest whole pound.

Details of the new fees can be found in the  'Forthcoming fees for Planning Applications in England' document.

2026-03-30 13:44:38

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