Pay for a planning application

You can pay for planning applications online. It's important that you make the payment to the correct link below depending on which reference number you've been given when creating your application.

Planning Portal submissions

If you made your application on the Planning Portal, and have a reference number that start with PP-, please go direct to the Planning Portal to make any payments which ensures the Council then receives your planning submission.

Pay on the Planning Portal

The Planning Portal will calculate fees for you or you can see the full list of planning fees (PDF, 69KB).

Council submissions

If you have a reference number that does not begin with PP- and was issued by the Council (in one of the following formats- 25/1234/HOUS or 24/0000M), you can use the Cheshire East form below. The form takes 5 minutes to complete.

Pay for a planning application with Cheshire East

Page last reviewed: 14 July 2025