Planning Application Cost & Fees 2026 in Salisbury
A planning application has two costs: the council fee (set nationally) and the professional fee for preparing the drawings and managing the application. This guide breaks down what each one covers. Here is what Salisbury homeowners should expect to pay.
What affects costs in Salisbury
Salisbury applications go to Wiltshire Council. The multiple conservation areas in the city centre require careful design justification.
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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
The householder planning application fee is set nationally and revised every year — the Planning Portal lists the current fees. A Certificate of Lawfulness costs roughly half the standard application fee. Pre-application advice fees vary by council. All of 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. This can be a traditional architect, an architectural technologist, or a project-specific service like PlanBuild. We price the drawings and application management after a free project review.
| Item | How it is priced |
|---|---|
| Householder planning application fee | Set nationally, revised each year — the Planning Portal lists the current fees |
| Certificate of Lawfulness fee | Roughly half the standard application fee |
| Pre-application advice (council) | Varies by council |
| Professional fees | Quoted after a free project review |
| Total cost | Council fee plus professional fees, depending on who you use |
National guide figures.
Frequently asked questions
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