Decision details

The Executive RESOLVED that:

(i)            The pre-application charging schedule be increased by 25% for non-major proposals and 35% for major proposals and takes effect from 1 April 2024;

(ii)          The existing fast-track planning application service continues and, subject to piloting, from 1 April 2024 is expanded to include minor developments;

(iii)         General enquiries fees and administrative fees for paper handling and invalid planning applications be introduced and take effect from 1 April 2024;

(iv)         Planning performance agreements are standardised and better promoted with a clear fee structure, template agreement and improved web content;

(v)          Building Control fees be increased by 53% to take effect from 1 April 2024; and

(vi)         Building Control administrative fees are introduced for archive records, Demolition Notices and Exempt Building Work Certificates.