The Planning portal service fee was first introduced in 2018 (see our blog here) and means most planning applications are subject to a planning portal handling fee. This has been on the rise since inception and the new tax year has resulted in a further increase.
The fee has risen by £6 to £70 including VAT.
The Planning Portal argue it is vital to "sustainably enhance the dependable digital services that underpin the national built environment industry".
You can read more here.