New charge for invalid planning applications from 1 May 2024
Posted on: 16 April 2024
A new charge for invalid planning applications will come into effect after 5pm on Monday, 30 April 2024.
Around 45% of all planning applications received by the service are invalid. This has a significant impact on time and resources, puts pressure on the Planning team and causes delays for customers.
The new charge aims to improve the quality of applications submitted to the Planning service and increase the number of valid applications at first submission. This will help to focus resources on the processing of valid applications rather than managing invalid submissions.
The following charges will be applied if an application is made invalid and a satisfactory response to an invalid letter is not received within a 28-day period, and the application is returned to the applicant, or an invalid application is withdrawn after notification that it is invalid.
- Major applications – £150
- Minor applications – £75
- Householder and other application types – £45
Several resources to support applicants through the submission process, including validation guides and checklists, and ‘How to make a planning application’ video are available on our website.
For more information and support, please visit Apply and pay for planning permission – Tewkesbury Borough Council
