Amendments to Planning Applications

New approach to amendments – effective 1 January 2026

From 1 January 2026, there will be a new approach to amendments on all applications validated on or after this date. 

We will be accepting amendments to planning applications.

Please note: A fee will apply to any amendments or additional information that require further consultation.

This change introduces greater flexibility for applicants while ensuring that the additional work involved, such as reconsultation and reassessment, is appropriately resourced.

How the process works

• Case officers may invite applicants to submit amendments or additional information.

• If the submission does not require any consultation, there will be no charge.

• If the submission does require consultation - for example, with neighbours or statutory consultees - a fee will apply.

• No amendments or additional information will be accepted unless requested by the case officer

• No amendments or additional information will be accepted unless an appropriate extension of time is agreed.

The case officer will confirm whether a proposed amendment or additional information falls into either category before proceeding.

Please note: A fee will be charged for each submission of amended or additional information that requires consultation.

A submission is defined as a single response that includes all required amendments and any supplementary information at the same time. If further amendments are provided later, they will be treated as an additional submission and subject to an extra fee.

To help manage this efficiently, case officers will request all necessary 'amendments or additional information are submitted at the same time. Reconsultation will only take place once all the necessary amendments or additional information hav been submitted. This ensures applicants are only charged once per consultation round and helps streamline the process.

In certain cases, the Chief Planning Officer may exercise discretion to waive or reduce amendment fees, depending on the nature and purpose of the development. This ensures that community-focused and socially beneficial projects are not disproportionately impacted by the charging policy.

Eligible developments may include, but are not limited to:

• schemes proposed by registered charities for charitable purposes within Huntingdonshire

• developments delivering 100% affordable housing

• rural exception sites

• proposals submitted by town or parish councils for community use.

Fee schedule for amendments