Request Please provide a breakdown of how the additional income generated from the increase in planning application fees introduced on 6 December 2023 has been allocated or spent. Where possible, please specify the services or functions supported and the amount allocated to each. Has the additional income generated from the planning application fee increase introduced on 6 December 2023 been used exclusively to support the delivery of the Local Authority’s planning function? What percentage of residential planning applications (minor and major), submitted after 6 December 2023, have resulted in an agreed extension of time? What percentage of residential planning applications (minor and major), submitted after 6 December 2023, have resulted in fee refunds under the Planning Guarantee? Response The Council does not hold this information. The fee increase was not ringfenced to be used exclusively used to support the Local Planning Authority’s delivery. This information is available online at Planning applications statistics - GOV.UK Zero. Back to top