Non-material variation charges
All non-material variation applications are subject to a charge, with the sole exception of developments primarily relating to works to improve accessibility for people with a disability, for example the installation of a wheelchair ramp (*). If customers are making an application relating to works to improve accessibility in this regard, they should specify in the application form that they consider that they are exempt from the charges on this basis.
As of 12 December 2024 there is a single flat rate fee of £230 for all non-material variation applications. There is no VAT associated with this application fee.
As per current structure for planning applications for development that is intended solely to improve access, safety, health or comfort for a disabled person and works to provide means of access for disabled persons to a building to which members of the public are admitted. Non-material variation fees will be waived for cases which relate to a previous planning consent that was deemed to be free of charge under these provisions or for new issues that fit the criteria as noted above.
Until we receive your fee we will be unable to process your application. If, after 21 days of the fee being requested, no fee has been received, your non-material variation application will be returned. Payment of the fee cannot guarantee that the amendment will be non-material. The fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the Council determines that the changes are material or non-material. If a subsequent separate non-material variation application is made for a development, an additional fee of £230 which be incurred for each non-material variation application made.