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Do I pay VAT on planning application fees?

VAT is not payable on fees for planning applications because they can only be issued by the government; however VAT is applied to the service charge for submitting planning applications online as this is a charge set by the Planning Portal.

In contrast, VAT is payable on fees for Building Regulations approval. This is because approval under the Building Regulations can be issued by either local government (LABC) or a commercial independent approved inspector.



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    The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.