BACS Payments
Please note that when you make a payment via the BACs method, you will need to notify us once the payment has been made to confirm. If you do not confirm the payment has been made it may delay the progression of your application.
New planning application fees from 1 April 2026
From 01 April 2026 there will be an increase of planning application fees and pre application fees.
Applications received after 31 March 2026 will be subject to the following new fees:
Biodiversity net gain details required from 12 February 2024
Legislation requiring information on biodiversity net gain (BNG) to be submitted as part of planning applications and post-permission discharge of conditions in England is coming into force on 12 February 2024.
BNG is a new process designed to make sure new developments deliver a net positive impact on the natural environment. It requires development to be planned in ways that minimise any loss and damage to existing habitats and compensate and off-set any damage caused.
Applications for such proposals will need to include sufficient details to be validated and, if they receive consent, will need the ‘general biodiversity gain condition’ discharged before work can begin.
‘Small sites’ (i.e. non-major developments) will be temporarily exempt until 2 April 2024, when similar requirements will apply.
What BNG means for your planning application 7. Biodiversity Net Gain | Cannock Chase District Council (cannockchasedc.gov.uk)
Special areas of conservation (SACs) mitigation requirement payments
Applications determined on or after 1 April 2022 which fall within the 15km radius of the zone of influence for the Cannock Chase SAC will need to provide mitigation.
The types of development affected include new homes including those arising through the conversion of existing buildings, houses in multiple occupation, sheltered accommodation and care homes falling within use class C3 and gypsy and traveller pitches. Hotels, holiday lets, and camping & caravan sites will also need to undertake a habitats regulations assessment (HRA) or provide a financial contribution, if they could generate visitors to Cannock Chase SAC. The majority of payments would be provided through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) however some developments may be CIL exempt.
If a contribution towards SAC is required and the development is exempt from CIL, the SAC mitigation can be paid upfront by a Section 111 form or, where a Section 106 Agreement is required for planning permission, the payment can be included with other obligations.
For more information on CIL, SAC mitigation and the Section 111 form please click on the following link:-
6. A guide to the CIL Process | Cannock Chase District Council (cannockchasedc.gov.uk)