Planning Application Cost & Fees 2026 in Salisbury
A planning application has two costs: the council fee (fixed by government) and the professional fee for preparing the drawings and managing the application. This guide breaks down both. Here is what Salisbury homeowners should expect to pay.
Local cost range — Salisbury
£1,758–£5,258
What affects costs in Salisbury
Salisbury applications go to Wiltshire Council. The multiple conservation areas in the city centre require careful design justification.
Council fee — Wiltshire Council
The planning application fee for Salisbury is £258, payable to Wiltshire Council. This is a fixed national fee and is non-refundable.
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Rates for Salisbury
6m × 4m = 24m²
Estimated cost in Salisbury
Excl. VAT (£10373 – £15272)
Local insight: Salisbury's conservation areas in the city centre increase costs due to material requirements. Properties outside designated areas are competitively priced.
Cost breakdown
Council fees (2026)
Householder planning application: £258. Certificate of Lawfulness: £129 (half the planning fee). Pre-application advice: varies by council (£50–£250). These are paid directly to the council and are non-refundable, even if the application is refused.
Professional fees
Someone needs to prepare the drawings, write the design and access statement, and manage the application. Options: traditional architect (£2,000–£5,000), architectural technologist (£1,000–£3,000), PlanBuildCo (£2,200 fixed for full planning, £1,500 for Certificate of Lawfulness).
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Householder planning application fee | £258 |
| Certificate of Lawfulness fee | £129 |
| Pre-application advice (council) | £50–£250 |
| Professional fees (PlanBuildCo) | £1,500–£2,200 |
| Professional fees (architect) | £2,000–£5,000 |
| Total (PlanBuildCo route) | £1,629–£2,458 |
| Total (architect route) | £2,258–£5,258 |
National guide figures. Local rates in Salisbury: £1,758–£5,258.
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