Panel Costs

Panel charges are based on a non-profiting basis which is comparable to national Design Panel rates.

It will be down to the Panel Manager and Panel Chair to determine whether a site visit will be required (Full day / half day panel). Site visits will be required for large / sensitive / significantly located / or other impactful applications.

Online Panel - £4,925+VAT includes:

  • Full Panel (4 members and 1 chair)
  • Microsoft Teams Hosted
  • Panel Administration
  • Panel Report

Half Day - £6,700+VAT includes:

  • Site Visit (subject to Chair's approval)
  • Meeting Room Hire
  • Projector
  • WiFi
  • Refreshments (Tea, Coffee, Water)
  • Full Panel (4 members and 1 chair)
  • Panel Administration
  • Panel Report

Full Day - £8,350+VAT includes:

  • Site Visit
  • Meeting Room Hire
  • Projector
  • WiFi
  • Refreshments (Tea, Coffee, Water)
  • Lunch
  • Full Panel (4 members and 1 chair)
  • Panel Administration
  • Panel Report

Two Panel Option

Half Day + Online - £9,153+VAT includes:

  • Site Visit (subject to Chair's approval)
  • Meeting Room Hire
  • Projector
  • WiFi
  • Refreshments (Tea, Coffee, Water)
  • Full Panel (4 members and 1 chair)
  • Panel Administration
  • Panel Report
  • Online (2nd day of two panel option - 2.5 hours)

Full Day + Online - £10,628+VAT includes:

  • Site Visit (subject to Chair's approval)
  • Meeting Room Hire
  • Projector
  • WiFi
  • Refreshments (Tea, Coffee, Water)
  • Full Panel (4 members and 1 chair)
  • Panel Administration
  • Panel Report
  • Online (2nd day of two panel option - 2.5 hours)

 Charges are non-negotiable and subject to availability.

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