Changes to fees for planning and related applications
PLEASE NOTE: The Welsh Government are increasing the fees payable for the submission of Planning applications. This will take effect on December 1st.
All VALID applications that are received BEFORE this date will be subject to the existing fee regime.
Any applications that are submitted ON OR BEFORE 30th November that are found to be INVALID and any missing/additional information that is required is not provided by 5.00 PM on 30th will be the subject of the new fee regime.
You can apply for planning permission online via the Planning Portal.
Apply for planning permission online with the easy step by step guide.
Please note: From 31st March 2025 the Planning Portal will no longer be administered by Welsh Government and the following charge will apply:
- Updated Planning Portal service charge: £70.83 +VAT
- Minimum fee threshold increase: From £60 to £100 (applications under £100 will not incur a service charge).
During this process the correct form is automatically generated.
All necessary and relevant information is required before you can submit the form, therefore the form will contain all the information needed on first submission.
You can also print an application form and send it to us. Please choose the relevant form from the table below.
Planning application advice.
View further advice on completing your application.
Please note: New regulations were introduced by the Welsh Government on 30thSeptember 2013 which changed the criteria used to determine whether planning permission is required for householder type development. You are advised to view the information on the Planning Portal if you intend to carry out this type of development, to determine whether planning permission is required. View more details on the Welsh Government's document Planning: a guide for householders.
Completing your Planning Application form
Once you have the correct application forms, the next stage is to complete the relevant sections of the form and produce the necessary documents and drawings required for submission with your planning application. Most planning applications require a submission fee, Once you have the correct application forms, the next stage is to complete the relevant sections of the form and produce the necessary documents and drawings required for submission with your planning application. If you require further assistance, call in to see an advisor at one of the One4All Centres.
Planning Application Fees
You will usually be charged a fee for submitting a Planning Application, however, the amount you will have to pay will depend on the type of development.
You can download the fee schedule.
Submitting your Planning Application
If you choose not to submit your application online via the Planning Portal and would prefer to submit your application by post, completed forms can be sent to:
Planning Services
Floor 2,
2 Llys Cadwyn,
Pontypridd, CF37 4TH
Once your application has been submitted, it is checked for administrative accuracy and checked for the appropriate fee.
You (or your agent if applicable) will be sent an acknowledgement when it has been allocated a unique reference number and with details of the planning officer assigned to the case.
If there is incomplete or missing information we will write to you to let you know what this is, but your application cannot be registered until it is complete.