Planning fees go up 20% from today

摘要

Local authorities will charge an extra 20% for planning fees from today.rnThe hike, which was confirmed by Parliament in the week before Christmas, allows councils in England to up their fees by a fifth asrnlong as they spend the money on improving planning services.rnAll of them accepted the arrangement which came from the renamed Communities Ministry (MHCLG).rnIn Bradford, for instance, a full matters application to build up to 50 houses will cost £462 per dwelling.