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Development Control Charges

   
2007/08
     
   
CHARGE
  CHARGING NOTES
  DESCRIPTION
PER UNIT
VAT POLICY  
   
     
  DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
     
10 PLANNING FEES
  OUTLINE APPLICATIONS
     
  Most types  -  (per 0.1 Ha) £290.00 N E
max £7,250
  One dwellinghouse £290.00 N E
  FULL APPLICATIONS AND RESERVED MATTERS

 

   
  Alterations to existing dwellings  -  (per dwelling) £145.00 N E
max £290
  Erection of dwellings  -  (per dwelling) £290.00 N E
max £14,500
  Erection of buildings other than dwellinghouses, extensions etc. to dwellinghouses and buildings for agricultural use: £290.00    
max £7,250
  i)      Less than 40m2 of additional floor space £145.00 N E
  ii)     41m2 to 75m2 of addtional floor space £290.00 N E
  iii)    Each additional 75m2  (or part thereof)  £290.00 N E
max £14,500
  Erect, alter or replace plant & machinery -  (per 0.1 Ha) £290.00 N E
max £14,500
  AGRICULTURAL BUILDING:    
  i)      Less than 465m2 of gross floor space £55.00 N E
But see "Other Applications"
  ii)     466m2 to 540m2 of gross floor space    £290.00 N E
  iii)    Each additional 75m2 £290.00 N E
max £11,000
  Erection of Glasshouses and Polytunnels   (fl. area<465m2) £55.00 N E
  Erection of Glasshouses and Polytunnels   (fl. area>465m2) £1,675.00 N E
   
   
  Approval of reserved matters where flat rate (below) does not apply See Notes N E Fee based on floor space/numbers of dwellinghouses involved
  OTHER APPLICATIONS
   
  Reserved matters where applicant's earlier reserved mattersapplications have incurred total fees equalling that for a full application for entire scheme £290.00 N E
  Winning, working or storage of minerals (other than peat) andwaste disposal  - (per 0.1 Ha or part thereof) £145.00 N E max £21,750
  Winning and working of peat - (per Ha or part thereof): £145.00 N E max £2,175
  Carparks, service roads or accesss £145.00 N E Existing uses only
  Exploratory drilling for oil or natural gas - (per 0.1 Ha or part thereof): £290.00 N E max £21,750
  Other operations on land -  (per 0.1 Ha or part thereof): £145.00 N E max £1,450
  For non-compliance with conditions, including retention of temporary buildings etc. £145.00 N E
If not exempt as a revision
  Change of use to and subdivision of dwellings (per dwelling created) £290.00 N E
max £14,500
  Other changes of use except waste of minerals £290.00 N E
  Advertisements £145.00 N E
  Application for determination as to whether the prior approval      
  of the authority is required for agricultural/forestry buildings 

 

   
  with permitted development rights: £55.00 N E
  CONCESSIONARY FEES AND EXEMPTIONS      
  Works to improve a disabled person's accesss to a public       
  building, or to improve access, safety, health or 
   
  comfort at his/her dwellinghouse:
No Fee
N E
  Applications (incl advertisement applications) by Community Councils:
Half Fee
N E
  Applications required because of the removal of permitted
   
  development rights by a condition or Article 4 direction:
No Fee
N E
  Applications required because of the removal by a condition
   
  of a right  to make a change of use within the Use Classes Order:
No Fee
N E
  Playing fields (for sports clubs etc.) £290.00 N E
  Revised or fresh application for development or advertisements of the same character or description within12 months of refusal, or of the making of the earlier application ifwithdrawn, or within 12 months of expiry of the statutory 2 months periodwhere the applicant has appealed to the Secy of State on the grounds of non determination: No Fee N E
  Revised or fresh application for development of the same characteror description within 12 months of receiving permission: No Fee N E
   

 

   
  Altenative Schemes See Notes N E
Highest of the fees applicable for  each option and a sum equal to half the rest
   
   
  Property Clearances £150.00 N A
       
  Letter of Comfort £117.00 N  
  Inspection and Letter of Comfort £176.00 N  
  Copy Documentation No Fee N  
 
   
   
   


 

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