Validation Checklist - National Requirements

1e. Appropriate Fee

Required for all applications (exemptions)

Most applications attract a fee, set by central Government. Your application must be accompanied by the correct fee; it will not be considered valid if a fee is not submitted with the forms and plans. Please refer to the planning portal fee calculator for details.

Please make payments online when submitting applications electronically through the planning portal, or payment will be accepted by either credit or debit card by telephoning 01707 357000 and asking for ‘Planning Support’, or alternatively submitting cheques and make them payable to ‘Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’ and ensure the site address is written on the back of the cheque. Payment by BACS may not be accepted.

There are exemptions when no fee is required, such as re-submission of applications received within a year of the decision date of refusal or withdrawal, and where the applicant has not previously benefited from a free go for that site. The proposal description needs to be similar in nature to the previous application and for those applications providing access or facilities for disabled persons.

If you wish to clarify the fee please contact Development Management before submitting your application.