From 1st October 2022, a 25% surcharge (plus VAT) will apply to planning applications for developments started before submitting a valid application. The same surcharge applies if work begins after submitting an application but before a decision is made.
If a development includes multiple elements, the surcharge applies if any element requiring planning permission is commenced early. For example, if a house extension and boundary fencing are included in the application, erecting the fencing before approval will trigger the surcharge if the fencing requires planning permission. However, no surcharge applies if the fencing falls under permitted development rights.
