FOI001750 FOI Planning

Short Description
Planning Application Fees
Reference number
FOI001750
Date
04/06/2025
Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 
 
•    Please provide a breakdown of how the additional income generated from the increase in planning application fees introduced on 6 December 2023 has been allocated or spent. Where possible, please specify the services or functions supported and the amount allocated to each.
•    Has the additional income generated from the planning application fee increase introduced on 6 December 2023 been used exclusively to support the delivery of the Local Authority’s planning function?
•    What percentage of residential planning applications (minor and major), submitted after 6 December 2023, have resulted in an agreed extension of time?
•    What percentage of residential planning applications (minor and major), submitted after 6 December 2023, have resulted in fee refunds under the Planning Guarantee?