Planning application fees

The fee applicable to your application depends on the nature and scale of the proposed works. If you are unsure which category applies, please contact the Secretary before submitting.

New builds & complete rebuilds

Applies to any proposal for a new dwelling, or the complete demolition and reconstruction of an existing property. Includes new detached houses and full plot redevelopment.

£400
Pay £400
Major structural work (two or more rooms)

Applies to extensions or structural alterations affecting two or more rooms, including two-storey extensions, large single-storey additions, or significant internal reconfigurations that change the footprint of the property.

£200
Pay £200
Minor structural work (one room)

Applies to smaller extensions or alterations affecting a single room — for example, a single-storey kitchen or bathroom addition, a garage conversion, or replacement of windows and doors affecting one elevation.

£50
Pay £50
Sheds, greenhouses & outbuildings

Minor outbuildings and garden structures do not attract a fee, but Estate Committee approval is still required before work begins. Please submit the Application Checklist in the usual way.

Free
Searches

For solicitors and conveyancers requiring a search of the Estate’s planning records — for example, in connection with a property purchase or sale. Covers a written response confirming the planning history of a property on the Estate.

£50
Pay £50
Not sure which fee applies to your project?

Please contact the Estate Secretary before submitting. It is better to confirm in advance than to submit with the wrong fee, which may delay consideration of your application.

secretary@painshawfieldestate.org

Pay by BACS transfer

If you prefer to pay by bank transfer rather than online, please use the account details below.

Sort Code
20-40-09
Account Number
20730254
Important — payment reference: Please use your property address as the payment reference so that your payment can be matched to your application. For example: “14 Batt House Road”. Applications without a matching payment cannot be processed.