You do not need to pay a fee for:

• alterations, extensions, etc. to a dwellinghouse for the benefit of a registered disabled person
• applications solely for the carrying out of the operations for the purpose of providing a means of access for disabled persons to or within a building or premises to which members of the public are admitted
• Listed Building Consent
• planning permission for relevant demolition in a Conservation Area
• works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order or in a Conservation Area
• hedgerow removal
• an application that is the first revision of an application for development of the same character or description, on the same site by the same applicant:
  • For a withdrawn application: Within 12 months of the date when the application was received.
  • For a determined application: Within 12 months of the date the application was granted, refused or an appeal dismissed.
  • For an application where an appeal was made on the grounds of non-determination: Within 12 months of the period when the giving of notice of a decision on the earlier valid application expired.
• prior approval for a proposed larger home extension

The fee will be reduced if:

• the application is being made on behalf of a non-profit making sports club for works for playing fields, not involving buildings – the fee is £462
• the application is being made on behalf of a parish or community council - the fee is 50%