Fees are set by the Government and are calculated based on development type. There are some applications that are exempt from fees.
NB Planning fees increased from 1 April 2026 as outlined in the document linked to below on the planning portal:
https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/english_application_fees.pdf
How much does a planning application cost?
You can calculate planning fees using the Planning Portal’s Fee calculator. You will be asked a number of questions then the fee will be calculated for you.
Alternatively you can:
- View the Planning Portal’s Guidance on Fees
- Contact the Senior Planning Technician – phone 01969 652345, email planning@yorkshiredales.org.uk – who will calculate the fee for you.
Legal fees for Section 106 Agreements
- Standard S106 Agreement: £600
- Complex S106 Agreements*: £100 per hour, subject to a minimum charge of £600
- Habitat Bank S106 Agreement: £100 per hour, subject to a minimum charge of £1,000
- Variation to an existing S106 Agreement: £100 per hour, subject to a minimum charge of £400
- Release from an existing S106 Agreement: £400
*Decision on whether an agreement is complex and, if so, the hourly rate applicable, is made by YDNPA solicitor.
All fees inclusive of VAT.
Minerals and landfill
Regulations have come into force requiring the payment of fees to planning authorities for the monitoring of mineral and landfill waste sites that are covered by extant planning permissions. The fees set by the Government are £397 for each site visit to an active site or £132 for a visit to an inactive site.
Applications exempt from fees
The following planning applications are exempt from fees:
- Any application for Listed Building Consent.
- Any application to provide means of access for disabled people to a building, to alter an existing home for a disabled person who lives or proposes to live there, or to provide facilities for his or her greater safety, health and comfort.
If you are unsure about any of the above the Senior Planning Technician can always assist you – phone 01969 652345, email planning@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Payment details
Portal applications must be paid for through the Planning Portal.
Payments direct to YDNPA are preferred via bank transfer or bacs. When you have made the payment please can you email planning@yorkshiredales.org.uk so we can ensure it has been received:
- A/c Name: Yorkshire Dales NP 97
- Sort Code: 20-61-53
- Account: 80895814
Cheques are also accepted, made payable to ‘Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’, addressed to:
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Yoredale
Bainbridge
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3EL
Receipts are issued when the application has been checked and accepted as complete.