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16/09/2004
Councils to implement increased fees
Planning Minister Keith Hill has today outlined proposals that will enable Councils to recuperate financial deficits and provide an improved planning service.
Despite massive cash injections to the traditionally underfunded planning service, fees charged by Councils fall far short of application costs.
Research published in 2003 found that total income from fees in 2002/3 was £174m. To achieve full cost recovery on the existing fees structure, £242m needed to be raised, requiring an average fees increase of 39%.
Developers, councils and the general public are being consulted and have been asked to submit their views on the 'sensible fee increases'.
Mr Hill said: "Any increase in fees must be accompanied by a raising of the bar when it comes to quality. We don't expect people to pay more and get less. Councils will be encouraged to work harder to meet Government targets."
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Despite massive cash injections to the traditionally underfunded planning service, fees charged by Councils fall far short of application costs.
Research published in 2003 found that total income from fees in 2002/3 was £174m. To achieve full cost recovery on the existing fees structure, £242m needed to be raised, requiring an average fees increase of 39%.
Developers, councils and the general public are being consulted and have been asked to submit their views on the 'sensible fee increases'.
Mr Hill said: "Any increase in fees must be accompanied by a raising of the bar when it comes to quality. We don't expect people to pay more and get less. Councils will be encouraged to work harder to meet Government targets."
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