We believe in providing a professional service at competitive rates with transparency at all times. Our fees are charged on an hourly basis, ranging from a Junior Designer at £140 per hour (plus VAT) to one of our Senior Partners at £240 per hour (plus VAT).

Every project is entirely unique and the level of fees depends on the type and scale of project and specific services required. Upon completion of our initial assessment, we provide a detailed Costs Estimate in writing together with our Standard Terms of Business for your full approval prior to commencing any work.

All projects are overseen by our Senior Partner & Joint Founder Christopher Jones. Call one of our friendly team to dicuss your project without obligation or ask to speak to Christopher on 0330 127 2255.

A fee is payable in respect of planning applications to the Local Planning Authority (LPA). The amount payable depends on the type and scale of the development, on which we can advise at the outset. There are different fees for England and Wales.

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A range of exemptions and reductions may be available depending on the individual circumstances. We can advise accordingly upon completion of an appraisal on receipt of our client's instructions.

LA Fee Calculator

The online Government portal provides a Planning Portal's fee calculator which can be used to determine fees for different kinds of proposals. The determination of whether a fee is correct is solely the responsibility of the relevant LPA.

On all projects we undertake, we verify the position transparently informing our clients fully in advance and/or if additional LA fees may be incurred during the project.

Planning Portal service charge

From September 2018, the Planning Portal now processes payments for planning applications as part of its "Financial Transaction Service", and there will be a service charge applied to planning applications submitted online that attract an application fee.