A single fee of £115 would be charged for non-material change and discharge of conditions planning applications following the proposed changes.

Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins said: “Non-material change applications and discharge of conditions applications can be complex and time consuming yet currently these elements of the planning service are being delivered without a fee and introducing a fee would recognise the significant resource required.

“This proposal aims to promote best practice and improve the overall efficiency and quality of the planning process.

“As the Department and local government continue to collaborate on the planning improvement programme this consultation will also invite feedback on a broader range of planning fee-related issues to help inform a review of the longer-term financial sustainability of the system.

“I would encourage anyone with an interest in the planning process to respond to the consultation.”

The public consultation is open until 23 December 2026.