New residential developments

We offer pre-application advice for new residential properties (houses, flats, annexes), including new builds and the conversion of existing buildings to residential use for up to 24 new dwellings. 

If you would like to submit a proposal for a new residential development that is more than 25 dwellings, please see the Development Team Service section for information.

Costs 

There is a charge for this service. All applications must be made online and will require an online payment using a debit or credit card when you submit your application.

All card types are valid except American Express. 

The fees for the planning pre-application advice service are not refundable. 

Pre-planning fees for new residential builds

Services

Fee (incl VAT) 

Response Time 

Advice

1 new residential unit (new build, conversion or annexe) 

£382

We aim to provide the advice within 20 working days of receipt  

Written advice 

2-3 new residential units floor space of 100-499m2 (including any changes of use of land or buildings) 

£743

We aim to provide the advice within 20 working days of receipt  

Written advice 

4-9 new residential units with a floor space of 500-999m2 (including any change of use of land or buildings 

£1,910

We aim to provide the meeting within 20 working days of receipt  

A further 15 working days post-meeting for written meeting notes, unless otherwise agreed   

Up to 1 hour meeting with planning officer, written meeting notes and pre- submission check 

Creation of 10-24 new residential units with a floor space of 1000-1999m2 (including any change of use of land or buildings) 

£4,244

We aim to provide the meeting within 20 working days of receipt 

A further 15 working days post-meeting for written meeting notes, unless otherwise agreed 

Up to 1 hour meeting with planning officer, written meeting notes and pre- submission check 

If you would like to submit a proposal for a new residential development that is more than 25 dwellings, please see the Development Team Service section for information.

Apply 

Apply for planning pre-application advice