North Yorkshire Council

Environment Executive Members

12 March 2026

Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 for Highways and Infrastructure

Report of the Assistant Director – Highways and Infrastructure

1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1 To seek approval from the Corporate Director of Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation, to increase fees and charges for the financial year 2026/27, in line with the Corporate Fees and Charges Strategy.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Highways and Infrastructure fees and charges were reviewed in 2025 and following a report to the Environment Corporate Director and Environment Executive Member, were increased in line with inflation, or by a greater amount where costs had increased further, for the 2026/27 financial year.

2.2 The Council’s fees and charges policy agreed in November 2022 provides the framework for fees and charges to be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.

2.3 This report seeks approval for a 3.4% increase in fees and charges from 01 April 2026, on fees and charges where a non-statutory charge can be made. This covers the majority of chargeable services.

2.4 The report also seeks approval for the introduction of increased fees and charges for a small number of other chargeable services related to Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and the introduction of new charges for carrying out a search of the Street Works Register on behalf of a customer.

2.5 A full summary of fees and charges for 2026/27 is set out in Appendix A of this report.

2.6 For completeness, fees and charges for Highways and Transportation, Parks and Countryside Services are in-scope for this review. Although Parking Services also forms part of the Highways and Infrastructure Service Unit, parking charges are a separate matter and so remain outside the scope of this report.

3.0 METHODOLOGY

3.1 As in previous years, fees and charges have been reviewed in line with the Corporate Fees and Charges Strategy and all fees and charges set out in Appendix A have had a minimum flat rate 3.4% uplift to account for the effects of inflation and pay award projections, unless a greater increase was necessary, eg due to higher industry or input costs. A small number of fees have been rounded to either assist with cash handling; or where fees are calculated per metre, but a minimum charge applies. A limited number of markets and games in parks fees have been discontinued and are referenced in Appendix A.

3.2 It is proposed to introduce a new charge for the supply of information relating to street works is held within the Street Works Register. This is publicly available for inspection. Where a customer requests that the Council undertakes a search of the Street Works Register on their behalf, this will be treated as an Environmental Information Request under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. In line with the Regulations, the Council may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of searching for, retrieving and collating the requested information. Any applicable charge will be confirmed in advance, and work will not commence until the requester has agreed to the fee. It is proposed that a charge of £55.87 per hour is introduced for undertaking this activity.

3.3 Fees associated with Section 50 and Section 171 Licences have been reviewed and benchmarked against other local highway authorities. As a result, the fee for a Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) (including and application and inspection) has increased to £900 (including the statutory inspection fee of £150). An application without inspections will now be £750.

3.4 A further review of fees and charges associated with Temporary Traffic Regulation orders (TTROs) has been carried out against charges from other local highway authorities. Following this review, fees have been increased from £650 to £1200 (plus advertising costs) for 18 month TTROs and £500 to £900 for emergency, five day and temporary event TTROs.

4.0 ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED

4.1 The Corporate Fees and Charges Strategy requires full cost recovery, which for 2026/27, has been set at a minimum 3.4% uplift. Where a different approach is proposed, it is set out separately in this report and its Appendix A.

5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

5.1 The Corporate Fees and Charges Strategy establishes a requirement to review fees and charges within Directorates on an annual basis, in order to help raise income and lower the burden to Council Taxpayers and ensure that the fee charged for a council service is reflective of the council’s costs of provision.

5.2 The proposed schedule attached as Appendix A does not include all Highways and Infrastructure fees and charges. For areas of the service that have been the subject of more significant cost increases, eg the NYC Permit scheme, detailed cost exercises are currently being carried out to establish the true cost of provision, to ensure fees and charges are set at the right level. The outputs from these more detailed reviews will be presented to a separate Environment Executive Member meeting.

5.3 More generally, this report proposes that Highways and Infrastructure fees and charges estimated income will increase as a result of the proposed prices in Appendix A, which in the main, are due to applied inflation since the previous fee review.

5.4 It is estimated that the increases above inflation, linked to TTROs and S50/S171 works alongside the introduction of the street works register charge will increase income by £412K per annum compared to 2025/26. This income has been identified within the Medium-Term Financial strategy as savings proposals

6.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The methodology adopted for increasing fees and charges is consistent with the Corporate Fees and Charges Strategy, which indicated that the Fees and Charging Policy applies to services where there is a legal power to charge for the service and discretionary services.

6.2 Section 93 of the Local Government Act 2003 and Section 3 of the Localism Act 2011 give local authorities power to charge for discretionary services. Discretionary services are those services that a local authority is not required to provide but may do so voluntarily.

6.3 The charging powers do not apply where there is a power to charge for a particular service elsewhere in other legislation, or where other legislation expressly excludes an authority from charging.

7.0 EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS

7.1 No equalities implications are considered to arise as a result of the proposed changes to the fees and charges set out in Appendix A. Any increase is reflective of the cost of delivering the service and/or in line with the Consumer Price Index inflation rate. All the rates have previously been benchmarked against comparator authorities. An Equalities Impact Assessment screening form has been completed, which is attached as Appendix B.

8.0 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPLICATIONS

8.1 No climate change impact is considered to arise as a result of the proposed fees and charges, see Appendix C for further details.

9.0 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

9.1 To ensure that the fee charged for a council service is reflective of the Council’s costs of provision.

10.0

RECOMMENDATION

10.1

It is recommended that the Corporate Director of Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation, approves:

i. a 3.4% increase in appropriate fees and charges as outlined in Appendix A

ii. introduction of a new charge for Streetworks register searches

iii. increase in charges for Section 50 and Section 171 Licences and the processing of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.

APPENDICES:

Appendix A: Proposed Fees and Charges Schedule 2026/27 for Highways and Transportation,

Street Scene and Parks and Countryside Services.

Appendix B: Initial Equality Impact Assessment Screening Form

Appendix C: Climate Change Impact Assessment

BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: None

Barrie Mason

Assistant Director – Highways and Infrastructure

County Hall

Northallerton

Report Author – James Gilroy

Presenter of Report – James Gilroy

Note: Members are invited to contact the author in advance of the meeting with any detailed queries or questions.

Title	Current price	Proposed New Price	Comments
Abnormal loads notification	No fee	No Fee	Legislation states no fee applicable
Traffic speed and flow data (where available) Per site. Where non-standard reports are requested this fee will increase. Applicants will be notified prior to charges. Where the request is received from a member of the public and is straightforward the fee may be waived.	£63.85	£66.02
Traffic speed and flow data (where available) per hour (or part hour). Where non-standard reports are requested this fee will increase. Applicants will be notified prior to charges. Where the request is received from a member of the public and is straightforward the fee may be waived.	£54.03	£55.87
Over-sail of the highway by crane and cable spanning the highway applications	£176.83	£182.85
Officer time spent dealing with requests for commercial events on the highway	£54.04	£55.87
Officer time spent dealing with applications from external organisations to carry out traffic surveys on the public highway	£54.04	£55.87
Skip licences two week licence.	£88.41	£91.42
Skip licences Early start fee (if licence is required within 3 days of request).	£34.39	£35.56
Skip licences Failure to comply with the licence conditions will result in a further inspection fee.	£67.53	£69.83
Skip licences No licence extensions. If a skip needs to be in situ for longer than two weeks then an additional fee will apply.	£88.41	£91.42
Skip licences If an un-licensed skip is found on the highway.	£190.33	£196.80
Scaffold / hoarding licences Standard (<10m height) Licence fee (four weeks)	£244.37	£252.68
Scaffold / hoarding licences Standard (<10m height) Early start fee	£34.39	£35.56
Scaffold / hoarding licences Standard (<10m height) Extension fee	£108.86	£111.73
Scaffold / hoarding licences Non-standard (> 10m height) Licence fee (four weeks)	£244.37	£252.68
Scaffold / hoarding licences Non-standard (> 10m height) Early start fee	£34.39	£35.56
Scaffold / hoarding licences Non-standard (> 10m height) Extension fee	£108.86	£111.73
Scaffold / hoarding licences Retention scaffold Licence fee (four weeks)	£487.51	£504.08
Scaffold / hoarding licences Retention scaffold Early start fee	£34.39	£35.56
Scaffold / hoarding licences Retention scaffold Extension fee	£108.86	£111.73
Scaffold / hoarding licences Tower scaffold (if removed daily) Licence fee (four weeks)	£40.53	£41.90
Scaffold / hoarding licences Tower scaffold (if removed daily) Early start fee	£34.39	£35.56
Scaffold / hoarding licences Tower scaffold (if removed daily) Extension fee	£20.88	£21.59
Scaffold / hoarding licences Hoarding (remaining width of footway 1.5m+) Licence fee (four weeks)	£121.57	£125.70
Scaffold / hoarding licences Hoarding (remaining width of footway 1.5m+) Early start fee	£34.39	£35.56
Scaffold / hoarding licences Hoarding (remaining width of footway 1.5m+) Early start fee	£108.06	£111.73
Scaffold / hoarding licences Hoarding (remaining width of footway <1.5m) Licence fee (four weeks)	£244.37	£252.68
Scaffold / hoarding licences Hoarding (remaining width of footway <1.5m) Early start fee	£34.39	£35.56
Scaffold / hoarding licences Hoarding (remaining width of footway <1.5m) Extension fee	£108.06	£111.73
Street café license Application fee Up to 5 tables or Up to 10m2 - plus works costs	£338.92	£350.44
Street café license Application fee Over 5 tables or Over 10 m2 - plus works costs	£610.30	£631.05
Street café license Application fee - Amount non refundable	£108.06	£111.73
Street café license Annual renewal fee Up to 5 tables or Up to 10m2	£88.41	£91.42
Street café license Annual renewal fee Over 5 tables or Over 10 m2	£155.96	£161.26
Building materials licence	£88.41	£91.42
Highway projection licence	£176.83	£182.85
Cellar opening licence	£54.04	£55.87
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders 18-month closure - (plus advertising costs)	£650.00	£1200
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders five day closure	£500.00	£900
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders Emergency closure	£500.00	£900
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders Event closure - for a new event	£500.00	£900
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders Recurring event (plus advertising at cost)	£250.00	£258.50
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders Additional charges will be applied where further work is required in relation to a temporary closure at an hourly rate of:	£54.04	£55.87
Rechargeable works admin fee – Damage works Work costs <£500	£61.39	£63.48
Rechargeable works admin fee – Damage works Work costs £500 - £1,000	£122.80	£126.967
Rechargeable works admin fee – Damage works Work costs >£1,000	25%	25%
Con29 Highway Search, Standard Highway search (VAT included)	£58.44	£60.43
CON29 Highway Search Optional Questions Q4	£18.11	£18.73
CON29 Highway Search Optional Questions Q21	£5.01	£5.18
CON29 Highway Search Optional Questions Q22	£25.18	£26.04
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (inc a plan (up to 100m) and CON29 type questions but not in accordance with the Local Authorities (Charges for Property Searches) Regulations 2008	£71.89	£74.33	VAT not applicable
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (as above but each additional 100m on a plan) and CON29 type questions	£34.79	£35.79
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (not inc a reply plan) - Is the road publicly maintainable highway? or subject to adoption and supported by a bond or waiver?; or to be made up by the local authority who will either reclaim the costs from the frontagers or not reclaim the costs? Discretionary charge as of 1^st April 2026	£30.56	£31.60
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (not inc a reply plan) - Is any PRoW which abuts or crosses the property shown on the Definitie Map?; Are there any pending applications to record a PRoW that abuts or crosses the property?; Are there any legal orders to stop-up, divert, alter or create a PRoW which abuts or crosses the property?	£10.78	£11.15
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (not inc a reply plan) Is the property to be included in land to be acquired for road works?	£3.05	£3.16
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (not inc a reply plan) Is the property (or will it be) within 200 metres of any of the following? (a) the centre line of a new trunk road or special road specified in any order, draft order or scheme (b) the centre line of a proposed alteration or improvement to an existing road involving construction of a subway, underpass, flyover, footbridge, elevated road or dual carriageway (c) the outer limits of construction works for a proposed alteration or improvement to an existing road involving:- (i) construction of a roundabout (other than a mini roundabout), or (ii) widening by construction of one or more additional traffic lanes (d) the outer limits of:- (i) construction of a new road to be built by a local authority, (ii) an approved alteration or improvement to an existing road involving construction of a subway, underpass, flyover, footbridge, elevated road or dual carriageway, (iii) construction of a roundabout (other than a mini roundabout) or widening by construction of one or more additional traffic lanes (e) the centre line of the proposed route of a new road under proposals published for public consultation (f) the outer limits of:- (i) construction of a proposed alteration or improvement to an existing road involving construction of a subway, underpass, flyover, footbridge, elevated road or dual carriageway (ii) construction of a roundabout (other than a mini roundabout) (iii) widening by construction of one or more additional traffic lanes, under proposals published for public consultation	£12.22	£12.63
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (not inc a reply plan) Has a local authority approved but not yet implemented any of the following for the roads, footways and footpaths which are named in Box B & C and are within 200 metres of the boundaries of the property? (a) permanent stopping up or diversion (b) waiting or loading restrictions (c) one way driving (d) prohibition of driving (e) pedestrianisation (f) vehicle width or weight restriction (g) traffic calming works including road humps (h) residents parking controls (i) minor road widening or improvement (j) pedestrian crossings (k) cycle tracks (l) bridge building	£12.22	£12.63
Non-CON29 Highway Enquiry (not inc a reply plan) Do any statutory notices which relate to the following matters subsist in relation to the property other than those revealed in a response to any other enquiry in this form? (a) building works (b) environment (c) health and safety (d) housing (e) highways (f) public health (g) flood and coastal erosion risk management	£3.05	£3.16
Regulation 43 of the Commons Registration (England) Regulations 2014 (Application form CA15)	£81.17	£83.93
Section 6 of the 2006 Act CA1 Creation of a right of common over existing common land	£342.07	£353.70
Section 6 of the 2006 Act CA1 Creation of a right of common over existing common land Creation of a right of common resulting in the registration of new common land	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Section 7 of the 2006 Act CA2, Variation of a right of common	£342.07	£353.70
Section 7 of the 2006 Act, CA2, Variation of a right of common resulting in the registration of new common land	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Section 8 of the 2006 Act CA3, Apportionment of a right of common	£342.07	£353.70
Section 10 of the 2006 Act CA4, Attachment of a right of common	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Section 11 of the 2006 Act CA5 Reallocation of attached rights	£342.07	£353.70
Section 12 of the 2006 Act, CA6, Transfer of a right in gross	£127.56	£131.89
Section 13 of the 2006 Act CA7, Surrender or extinguishment of a right of common	£255.10	£263.77
Section 4, paragraph 8 of the 2006 Act CA8, Statutory disposition pursuant to section 14 of the 2006 act (including the exchange of land for land subject to a statutory disposition)	£510.20	£527.55
Section 15(1) or Section 15(8) of the 2006 Act CA9 Registration of a new town or village green by the owner or someone other than by the owner	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Section 19 of the 2006 Act CA10 Correction, for a purpose described in section 19(2)(d)	£57.98	£59.95
Section 19 of the 2006 Act CA10 Correction, for a purpose described in 19(2)(b) or (e)	£342.07	£353.70
Section 19 of the 2006 Act, CA10 Correction, for a purpose described in Section 19(2)(a) or (c)	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Schedule 1, paragraph 19(6)(b), to the 2006 Act CA11 Severance by transfer to public bodies	£86.97	£89.92
Schedule 1, paragraph 3 (7)(b), to the 2006 Act CA12	£255.10	£263.77
Schedule 2, paragraphs 6 - 9, to the 2006 Act CA13 Deregistration of certain land registered as common land or as a town or village green	£1,704.54	£1762.50
Schedule 2, paragraph 2 or 3, to the 2006 Act CA13 Non-registration of common land or town or village green	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Schedule 2, paragraph 4, to the 2006 Act CA13, Waste land of a manor not registered as common land	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Schedule 2, paragraph 5, to the 2006 Act CA13 Town or village green wrongly registered as common land	No Fee	No Fee	Legislation states “No fee applicable”
Schedule 3, paragraph 2 or 4, to the 2006 Act CA14 Creation of a right of common, statutory disposition (including the exchange of land for land subject to a statutory disposition) and variation	£469.62	£485.59
Schedule 3, paragraph 2 or 4, to the 2006 Act, CA14, Apportionment of a right of common (to facilitate any other purpose)	£429.03	£443.62
Schedule 3, paragraph 2 or 4, to the 2006 Act CA14 Surrender or extinguishment of a right of common, severance of a right of common, transfer of a right in gross	£289.89	£299.75
Section 15A(1) of the 2006 Act, CA16 Deposits under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 and section 15A(1) of the Commons Act 2006	£452.22	£467.60
Section 15A(1) of the 2006 Act, CA16 Deposits under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 and section 15A(1) of the Commons Act 2006 (Any additional notices per notices)	£34.79	£35.97
General Enquiry Requesting a copy of a register/ plan	£18.42	£19.05
S38 Superintendence fees, minimum fee for both Section 38 and 278 Agreements £2,000.	12%	12%	Percentage is based on value of the associated bond
S278 Superintendence fees, minimum fee for both Section 38 and 278 Agreements £2,000.	12%	12%	Percentage is based on value of the associated bond
S278 Supervision fees for 278 agreement work where the Highway Development Service has been used	10%	10%	Percentage is based on value of the associated bond
Stopping up order Officer time spent dealing with an application will be charged at an hourly rate as listed. Other external costs incurred by the County Council will be recharged to the applicant.	£54.04	£55.87
Stopping up order Other external costs are also charged to the customers.	£0.00	£.000	Direct charge of any external costs
Stopping up order Initial fee the applicant must pay with the initial request, the balance must be settled prior to the application to the Magistrates Court.	£1,016.76	£1051.33
H-Bar Markings	£271.39	£280.61
Request from consultants / private companies for ‘new’ information	£54.04	£55.87
Structures approval Hourly rate of officer time spent assessing new structures proposed by developers	£54.04	£55.87
Structures approval Initial request fee the applicant must pay (the balance must be settled with the request for signature of the Approval in Principle (AIP))	£135.08	£139.67
Application from developer for a Traffic Regulation Order amendment	£54.04	£55.87
Mobile mechanical plant machinery e.g. cherry picker, scissor lifts and cranes (one day or less) There is no charge for mobile mechanical plant machinery that is on site for one day or less.	No Fee	No Fee
Mobile mechanical plant machinery e.g. cherry picker, scissor lifts and cranes (more than one day) £144.00 for a two week licence	£176.83	£182.85
Mobile mechanical plant machinery e.g. cherry picker, scissor lifts and cranes (more than one day) Early start fee (if licence is required within three days of request).	£34.39	£35.56
Mobile mechanical plant machinery e.g. cherry picker, scissor lifts and cranes (more than one day) If mobile mechanical plant machinery needs to be in situ for longer than two weeks then an additional weekly extension fee will apply:	£108.06	£111.73
Mobile mechanical plant machinery e.g. cherry picker, scissor lifts and cranes (more than one day) Failure to comply with the licence conditions will result in a further inspection fee of:c	£67.53	£69.83
Tourist Traffic Signs Initial assessment fee (non-refundable).	£202.61	£209.50
Tourist Traffic Signs Additional charges will be applied where further work is required in relation to an application at an hourly rate	£54.04	£55.87
Road safety audits - hourly rate	£54.04	£55.87
Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) Total includes and application and inspection.	£600.00	£900.00	Includes mandatory 3 x Inspections
Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) Licence fee	£450.00	£750.00	Does not include mandatory 3 x Inspections
Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) Inspection fee x3	£150.00	£150.00	Statutory fee figure
Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) Inspection fee (1 unit) 15 working days or less	£150.00	£150.00	Statutory fee figure
Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) Additional inspection fee (2 units) 16-30 working days	£300.00	£300.00	Statutory fee figure
Temporary excavation in the Highway (s171 HA) and licence to place and maintain/repair apparatus in the Highway (s50 NRSWA) Additional inspection fee (3 units) greater than 30 working days	£450.00	£450.00	Statutory fee figure
Search of the Street Works Register on behalf of a customer	New Charge	£55.87
Commercial application including Temporary Site Accesses that are not part of a S278 Agreement.	£2000 per access	£2,068
Dropped Kerb application, using independent contractors from approved contractor list	£300 licence fee	£310.20
Quote for dropped kerb to be delivered through HDS	£99 paid to LHA	£102.36
Design and Admin Fee to be charged by HDS	10% of construction quote offered by NYH	10% of construction quote offered by NYH
Pavement Licence	-		New fee set in statute as part of Pavement Licensing Legislation – work on going
Cost of 1 tonne of salt to be delivered (per tonne). Bulk delivery only	£150	£155.10
Costs to Provide a grit bin for parish councils. (sites that do not meet NYC criteria for NYC funded bin)	£50	£51.70
Refills of grit bins per year (includes two refills)	£75	£77.55

Parks and Countryside Services Fees and Charges

Title	Current price	Proposed New Price	Comments
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - Regular Trader - direct debit payment (standard rate effective for 40 weeks per year)*	£22.75	£23.55	Including VAT Rounded to assist calculation of min. stall size of 3 metres at £7.85 per metre
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - Regular Trader - direct debit payment (Winter rate effective for 12 weeks per year) *	£19.00	£19.65	Including VAT
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - Casual Trader*	£25.50	£26.70	Including VAT Rounded to assist calculation of min. stall size of 3 metres at £8.90 per metre
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - New Starter Rate*	£12.25	£12.67	Including VAT
Knaresborough Market - Surcharge to provide and erect stall*	£5.50	£5.69	Including VAT
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - Small table / hanging space*	£2.75	£2.84	Including VAT
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - Electricity*	£9.75	£10.08	Including VAT
Ripon & Knaresborough Market - Local charity stall*	£0.00	£0.00	Including VAT
Northallerton Market - Regular trader - Monthly direct debit in advance, per metre frontage (min £22.80)*	£5.50	£5.70	Including VAT Rounded to assist calculation of min. stall size of 4 metres at £5.70 per metre
Northallerton Market - Regular trader - Weekly cash, per metre frontage	£6.10	N/A	This fee has been discontinued
Northallerton Market - Casual trader - Weekly, per metre frontage (min £30.80)*	£7.45	£7.70	Including VAT
Northallerton Market – Electricity Charge*	£5.00	£5.17	Including VAT
Thirsk Market - Regular trader - Monthly direct debit in advance, per metre frontage (min £20.40)*	£4.90	£5.10	Including VAT Rounded to assist calculation of min. stall size of 4 metres at £5.10 per metre
Thirsk Market - Regular trader - Weekly cash, per metre frontage (min £22.80)*	£5.50	N/A	This fee has been discontinued
Thirsk Market - Casual trader - Weekly, per metre frontage (min £27.40)*	£6.60	£6.85	Including VAT
Thirsk Market - Casual trader - bank holiday - Weekly cash per metre frontage (min £27.40)*	£6.60	N/A	This fee has been discontinued as it is the same as the weekly rate
Helmsley & Pickering Markets – pitch hire*	£29.00	£29.99	Including VAT
Helmsley & Pickering Markets - Vehicle*	£7.30	£7.55	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market* Main Floor, Regular Trader Fee per m2, per annum	£222.00	£229.55	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market* Mezzanine Floor – Regular Trader, per m2 month*	£186.00	£192.32	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Vaults – Regular Trader – indoor per unit per month*	£36.40	£67.64	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Vaults – Regular Trader – outdoor per unit per week*	£39.50	£40.84	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Storage Unit per week*	£8.90	£9.20	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Seating Area per week*	£12.45	£12.87	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Car Parking per week*	£8.30	£8.58	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Electrical Rate (supplier charge plus) per month *	£4.70	£4.86	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Application Fee*	£190.00	£196.46	Including VAT
Scarborough Indoor Market Hall Hire*	£POA	£250	Including VAT
Whitby Market Pitch hire – (single 3mx3m) – Tuesday / Saturday*	£17.00	£17.58	Including VAT
Whitby Market Pitch hire – (single 3mx3m) – Sunday*	£27.00	£27.92	Including VAT
Scarborough - Farmers Market, Market stall*	£31.75	£32.83	Including VAT
Scarborough - Farmers Market, Commercial Sale of a Vehicle on the Highway (for period up to sale)*	£32.90	£34.02	Including VAT
Hanging Basket Scheme - Harrogate Area, Subsidised rate*	£96.00	£99.26	Including VAT
Hanging Basket Scheme - Harrogate Area, Non-subsidised rate*	£157.00	£162.34	Including VAT
Allotments – Harrogate Area, Standard rental (300 square yards / 250m²)	£78.65	£81.32	VAT Exempt Allotment holders are entitled to one year’s notice for any price changes so prices are for 2026/27and 2027/28 respectively.
Allotments – Harrogate Area, Senior citizens	£42.15	£43.58	VAT Exempt Allotment holders are entitled to one year’s notice for any price changes so prices are for 2026/27 and 2027/28 respectively.
Allotments – Harrogate Area, Water charges	£14.75	£15.25	Zero rated VAT Allotment holders are entitled to one year’s notice for any price changes so prices are for 2026/27 and 2027/28 respectively.
Allotments – Scarborough Area, Standard Rental	£60.30	£62.35	VAT Exempt Allotment holders are entitled to one year’s notice for any price changes so prices are for 2026/27 and 2027/28 respectively.
Allotments – Craven Area, Standard Rental Rental price dependant on plot size.	£41.15- £82.00	£42.55-£84.79	VAT Exempt Allotment holders are entitled to one year’s notice for any price changes so prices are for 2026/27 and 2027/28 respectively.
Community Event Hire Charge - Small event (up to 999)	£0.00	£0.00
Community Event Hire Charge - Medium event (1000 - 1999)	£0.00	£0.00
Community Event Hire Charge - Large event (2000+)	£0.00	£0.00
Community Event Application Fee (non-refundable) Small event (up to 999 attendees)	£126.00	£130.28	Excludes VAT Per event
Community Event Application Fee (non-refundable) (1000 attendees and over)	£186.00	£192.32	Excludes VAT Per event
Community Event Bond (refundable) Small event (up to 999)	£500.00	£517.00	Outside scope of VAT Per event
Community Event Bond (refundable) Medium event (1000 - 1999)	£1,210	£1,251	Outside scope of VAT Per event
Community Event Bond (refundable) Large event (2000+)	POA	POA	Outside scope of VAT Per event, price on application.
Commercial Hire - Premium location event fees (Harrogate Stray and town centre open spaces) - Harrogate Area	£1,425	£1,473.45	Excludes VAT Per day
Commercial Hire - Premium locations application fee Harrogate Area only (non-refundable)	£186.00	£192.32	Excludes VAT Per day
Commercial Hire - All other locations	£670.00	£692.76	Excludes VAT Per day
Commercial Application Fee All other locations (non-refundable)	£186.00	£192.32	Excludes VAT Per day
Commercial Hire – Bond (refundable)	£550 - £5,000	£569 -£5,170	Excludes VAT Per day
Professional Fees - Event Management Plan due diligence	£237.50	£245.58	Excludes VAT Per event
Professional Fees - On site event supervision	£465.00	£480.81	Excludes VAT Per day
Tennis - Court hire	£8.30	£8.60	Including VAT Per court, per hour
Tennis - Hire of racket	£3.00	£3.10	Including VAT Per racket
Tennis - Hire of balls	£2.50	£2.60	Including VAT Per set (6)
Flat Green Bowls - Adult	£4.90	£5.10	Including VAT Per game / hour
Flat Green Bowls - Child / Concession	£3.20	£3.30	Including VAT Per game / hour
Flat Green Bowls - Season ticket, Adult	£84.00	£86.86	Including VAT, Per season
Flat Green Bowls - Season ticket, Child / Concession	£42.50	£43.95	Including VAT Per season
Flat Green Bowls - Hire of woods	£2.80	£2.90	Including VAT Per set
Bowls – Selby Park	£36.00	£37.22	Per event
Crown Green Bowls - Adult	£4.90	£5.10	Including VAT Per game / hour
Crown Green Bowls - Child / Concession	£3.20	£3.30	Including VAT Per game / hour
Crown Green Bowls - Hire of Woods	£2.80	£2.90	Including VAT Per set
Pitch & Putt Golf – Adult	£6.10	£6.30	Including VAT Per round
Pitch & Putt Golf – Child / Concession	£3.80	£3.95	Including VAT Per round
Pitch & Putt Golf – Season Ticket, Adult	£235.50	£243.50	Including VAT Per season
Pitch & Putt Golf – Season Ticket, Child / Concession	£126.00	£130.28	Including VAT Per season
Pitch & Putt Golf – Book of 10 sessions, Adult	£53.00	£54.80	Including VAT Per book
Pitch & Putt Golf –Book of 10 sessions, Child / Concession	£29.50	£30.50	Including VAT Per book
Putting, Continental Golf, Table Tennis (30mins), Disc Golf, Adult.	£3.60	£3.80	Including VAT Rounded to assist cash handling
Putting, Continental Golf, Table Tennis (30mins), Disc Golf, Child / Concession	£2.80	£2.90	Including VAT Per round
Putting, Continental Golf, Table Tennis (30mins), Disc Golf, Adult – try 2 activities	£5.50	£5.70	Including VAT Per round
Putting, Continental Golf, Table Tennis (30mins), Disc Golf, Child / Concession – try 2 activities	£4.20	N/A	This fee has been discontinued
General Charges (games) – lost golf ball	£1.80	N/A	This fee has been discontinued
General Charges (games) – lost tennis ball	£2.80	N/A	This fee has been discontinued
General Charges (games) – lost / broken club or racket	£20.50	N/A	This fee has been discontinued
General Charges (games) – lost / broken disc	£7.50	£7.75	Including VAT Per disc
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area, Stray. Senior teams.	£337.50	£348.98	VAT Exempt Per season Charge only applicable to changing facilities
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area; Cats Field, Crimple Meadow, Fysche Hall, Harlow Hill, Hydro, Queen Ethelburgas. Senior teams.	£306.50	£316.92	VAT Exempt Per season No changing facilities except Harlow Hill
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area; Cats Field, Crimple Meadow, Fysche Hall, Harlow Hill, Hydro, Queen Ethelburgas. Junior teams.	£172.40	£178.26	VAT Exempt Per season No changing facilities except Harlow Hill
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area; Hookstone Road and Hay-a-Park. Senior teams.	£542.00	£560.43	VAT Exempt Per season With changing facilities
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area; Hookstone Road and Hay-a-Park. Junior teams.	£395.20	£408.69	VAT Exempt Per season With changing facilities
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area, Killinghall Moor and Camp Close. Senior teams.	£816.30	£844.05	VAT Exempt Per season With changing facilities
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area; Killinghall Moor and Camp Close. Junior teams.	£395.30	£408.70	VAT Exempt Per season With changing facilities
Football pitch hire football – Harrogate Area, Hell Wath, Ripon. Junior teams.	£172.35	£178.21	VAT Exempt Per season With changing facilities - upon agreement with Ripon City.
Football pitch hire one-off / ad hoc – Harrogate Area. Killinghall Moor / Camp Close / Hell Wath (with changing facility)	£85.40	£88.30	Excludes VAT Per match
Football pitch hire one-off / ad hoc – Harrogate Area. Killinghall Moor / Camp Close / Hell Wath (without changing facility)	£49.50	£51.18	Excludes VAT Per match
One off hire for Killinghall Moor Meeting Room only	£49.50	£51.18	VAT Exempt Per half day
Public Path Order Charges - Initial advice and site visit	£591.34	£611.44
Public Path Order Charges - Registration	£81.22	£83.98
Public Path Order Charges - Informal Consultation	£916.00	£947.15
Public Path Order Charges - Initial liaison with objectors	£939.22	£971.16
Public Path Order Charges - Making a public path order	£2,272.77	£2350.05
Public Path Order Charges - Each additional path	£220.33	£227.82
Public Path Order Charges - Liaison with objectors	£1,693.00	£1750.56
Public Path Order Charges - Confirming an unopposed Public Path Order	£498.56	£515.51
Public Path Order Charges - Based on the charges above an unopposed PPO will cost an applicant (plus the actual cost of the two statutory newspaper adverts, one at the end of Stage 5 AND one at the end of Stage 8. Each advert costs in the region of £400 - £700	£4,359.89	£4508.13
New S31(6) submission - registration fee	£440.66	£455.65
New S31(6) submission - registration of extra blocks of land (per block up to £168.50 2025/26, £173.89 2026/27)	£34.78	£35.96
Renewal of a current submission with no changes to be made	£69.56	£71.92
Renewal of a current submission where changes are being made	£301.45	£311.70

*All items marked with an asterisk indicate these charges may be subject to a review in year.

Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate	Environment
Service area	Highways and Infrastructure
Proposal being screened	Fees and Charges 2026/27 review
Officer(s) carrying out screening	James Gilroy
What are you proposing to do?	Review fees and charges for Highways and Infrastructure in time for 2026/27 financial year
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	Corporate requirement to review fees and charges on an annual basis, in order to ensure full cost recovery in line with Council Fees and Charges policy agreed November 2022
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	No
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: · To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? · Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? · Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your directorate representative for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic		Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know/No info available
		Yes		No
Age				No
Disability				No
Sex				No
Race				No
Sexual orientation				No
Gender reassignment				No
Religion or belief				No
Pregnancy or maternity				No
Marriage or civil partnership				No

People in rural areas				No
People on a low income				No
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				No
Are from the Armed Forces Community				No
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (for example, disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		No
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (for example, partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		No
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		Full EIA not required. Any increase is reflective of the cost of delivering the service and/or in line with the Consumer Price Index inflation rate. All the rates have previously been benchmarked against comparator authorities.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Barrie Mason
Date		03/03/2026

Title of proposal	Review of Highways and Infrastructure fees and charges 2026/27
Brief description of proposal	Review of Service Fees and Charges to ensure the Council charges the correct rate for its services and achieves full cost recovery
Directorate	Environment
Service area	Highways and Infrastructure
Lead officer	James Gilroy
Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment	N/A
Date impact assessment started	20 February 2026

How will this proposal impact on the environment? N.B. There may be short term negative impact and longer term positive impact. Please include all potential impacts over the lifetime of a project and provide an explanation.		Positive impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant)	No impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant)	Negative impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant)	Explain why will it have this effect and over what timescale? Where possible/relevant please include: · Changes over and above business as usual · Evidence or measurement of effect · Figures for CO₂e · Links to relevant documents	Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts.	Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible.
Minimise greenhouse gas emissions e.g. reducing emissions from travel, increasing energy efficiencies etc.	Emissions from travel		Y
	Emissions from construction		Y
	Emissions from running of buildings		Y
	Emissions from data storage		Y
	Other		Y
Minimise waste: Reduce, reuse, recycle and compost e.g. reducing use of single use plastic			Y
Reduce water consumption			Y
Minimise pollution (including air, land, water, light and noise)			Y
Ensure resilience to the effects of climate change e.g. reducing flood risk, mitigating effects of drier, hotter summers			Y
Enhance conservation and wildlife			Y
Safeguard the distinctive characteristics, features and special qualities of North Yorkshire’s landscape			Y
Other (please state below)			Y