Fees and Charges

FACILITY OR SERVICE		FEE DESCRIPTION	GST INC.	2025/2026 FEES
Minor Structures		Fences, signage, masts and forestry/tree removal		$103.00
Minor Structures		Sheds, decks and extensions up to 56m2		$205.00
Change Of Use		Change of use with no development		$290.00
Change Of Use - Visitor Accommodation Only		As per Visitor Accommodation Guidelines		$250.00
Larger Structures		Dwelling additions, outbuildings etc. over 56m2		$375.00
New Dwellings		Building Class 1 and 2 including units		$670.00
Other		Class 3 through to 9 (all Commercial and industrial buildings, excluding farm sheds)		0.2% of total value Minimum fee $800.00 Maximum fee $35,000.00
Level 2 Activities		Level 2 Activities		Assessment fee as per commercial fee above, plus any additional advertising costs
Demolition		Demolition works		$217.00
Advertising		Advertising costs - Examiner Newspaper	*	$505.00
Retrospective		Legalisation and Use and Development		Double normal fees
Subdivision				$170.00 per lot Minimum Fee $1,287.00
Boundary Adjustment		Boundary adjustment/consolidation		$710.00
Adhesion		Application for adhesion order		$745.00
Amendments		Scheme Amendment fee		$4,218.00 plus 3 x advertising and + TPC fee
		Combined Scheme Amendment and Development fee		$4,218.00 plus 3 x advertising + development fee
Minor Amendment		Minor amendment to Planning Permit		$285.00
Extension to Permit		Extension of time to planning permit		$228.00
Plans		Examining and sealing of final plan		$596.00
Stratum Plan		Stratum plan approval - Set Fee plus Per Lot Fee  Fee (including 2 inspections)		$358.00 + $77.00 per lot Additional inspections $100.00
Amendment to sealed plan		Amendment to Part 5 Agreements and covenants where a hearing is required		$1,487.00
Amendment to sealed plan		Amendment to Part 5 Agreements and covenants where no hearing is required		$785.00
New Part 5 Agreements or Sealed Plan amendment, including managing Part 5 Agreements and Covenants. (Where no hearing is required.) *		Administration fees for processing and sealing of Part 5 Agreement (exclusive of cost of drafting and creating the agreement).	*	$785.00
Refunds		If application is withdrawn  before assessment is commenced	*	If application is withdrawn before further information is requested 75%, if after RFI 25%
Peer Review		Peer review study by a suitably qualified person not employed by Council where specialist reports are submitted with an application		Cost of consultant plus 15% admin cost
Provision of a certificate of title		Folio text and folio plan		$41.00

 

Public open space contributions are calculated in line with legislation – please contact Council's Planning Department.

** See Fee Description for additional costs
* Fee description expanded to cover fees we found we needed this year but did not have clearly defined. This is for;
1. The requests to remove covenants from a title, and
2. Requests to remove or amend a part 5 agreement, and
3. Covering of costs associated with hearings.

*** 1. ‘Unimproved value’ ‐ of the ‘newly created lots’ is the total value of all ‘newly created’ lots, less the costs to develop the blocks, such as levelling, installing all services, roads, crossovers, connection to services, and preparing for sale.
2. ‘Newly created lots’ ‐ are all lots with the exception of any balance lot.

Note: Some applications may require payment of advertising costs i.e. tree removal, demolition, dwellings etc. Please contact Council’s Planning Department for any queries on (03) 6382 8800.