Pre-application advice
Pre-application advice can speed up the planning process, advise if an application is likely to be approved or not, and highlight any potential reasons for refusal. We will provide:
- a written response without prejudice
- the best advice possible, based on the information submitted
- details of applicable planning policies and other considerations
- comments on the planning merits and possible areas for improvement
- the information needed to make a formal application
- advanced warning of consultee requirements
We won't provide:
- binding opinions or opinions on lawfulness
- a formal planning decision or guarantees that an application will be valid or approved
- detailed technical advice or design the proposal for you
- an opinion that is future-proofed against policy changes
- an absolutely confidential service, as we may need to disclose information under the Freedom of Information Act
Fees
Minor applications
| Item | 2022/23 charge |
|---|---|
| Householder applicants | £66.30 |
| Householder applicants with site visits | £112.20 |
| Adverts | £76.50 |
| Adverts with site meeting | £158.10 |
| Listed building | £76.50 |
| Listed building with site visit applies to commercial and residential applicants | £122.40 |
| Change of use | £204.00 |
| Change of use and site visit | £231.96 |
Medium applications
Additional meeting available of up to one hour (fee for this is 30% of the initial fee)
| Item | 2022/23 charge |
|---|---|
| Medium application (site visit or meeting for one hour): 1 to 4 dwellings |
£188.70 for first dwelling £112.20 for each subsequent dwelling |
| Medium application (site visit or meeting for one hour): 5 to 9 dwellings |
£601.80 for first 5 dwellings £96.90 for each subsequent dwelling |
| Medium application (site visit or meeting for one hour): 10 to 49 dwellings |
£1,040.40 for first 10 dwellings £66.30 for each subsequent dwelling |
| Medium applications: Extensions and alterations under 100 sqm commercial | £147.90 |
| Medium applications: Extensions and alterations of 100 to 499 sqm commercial | £336.60 |
| Medium applications: Extensions and alterations 500 to 999 sqm commercial | £1,560.60 |
Major applications
Additional meeting available of up to one hour (fee for this is 30% of the initial fee)
| Item | 2022/23 charge |
|---|---|
| Major applications: 50 to 100 dwellings | £3,901.50 |
| Major applications: 101 to 150 dwellings | £4,681.80 |
| Major applications: 151 plus dwellings | Bespoke fee |
| Major applications: 1000 (plus) sqm commercial | Bespoke fee |
| Development proposals that do not fit within the categories above | £260.10 |
Apply
You will need to complete our form and provide:
- a site location plan
- sketch drawings of the proposal and layout
- a description of the proposed works
- the correct fee after submitting the application
Select your local area to apply:
If your area isn't listed, you may be a resident of West Northamptonshire.
Last updated 23 June 2022