Planning fees fall under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016.
Fees for permits under Section 47 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 – regulation 9
Use of land
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 1 |
Use of land |
$1537.00 |
Single dwelling
To use and develop land for a single dwelling per lot based on the estimated cost of the development.
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 2 |
Up to $10,000 |
$233.10 |
| 3 |
$10,001 to $100,000 |
$734.00 |
| 4 |
$100,001 to $500,000 |
$1502.50 |
| 5 |
$500,001 to $1,000,000 |
$1623.40 |
| 6 |
$1,000,001 to $2,000,000 |
$1744.30 |
VicSmart
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 7 |
Up to $10,000 |
$233.10 |
| 8 |
More than $10,001 |
$500.80 |
| 9 |
Subdivide or consolidate land |
$233.10 |
| 10 |
Other than above (includes canopy trees) |
$233.10 |
Development
All other developments including demolition, signage and single dwellings that are more than $2m, based on the estimated cost of the development.
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 11 |
Up to $100,000 |
$1338.40 |
| 12 |
$100,001 to $1,000,000 |
$1804.70 |
| 13 |
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000 |
$3980.70 |
| 14 |
$5,000,001 to $15,000,000 |
$10,146.10 |
| 15 |
$15,000,001 to $50,000,000 |
$29,920.30 |
| 16 |
More than $50,000,000 |
$67,249.40 |
Subdivision
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 17 |
Subdivide an existing building |
$1537.00 |
| 18 |
Subdivide land into two lots |
$1537.00 |
| 19 |
Realignment of a common boundary between two lots or to consolidate two or more lots |
$1537.00 |
| 20 |
Subdivide land other than above (fee per 100 lots created) |
$1537.00 |
| 21 |
To:
- create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988
- create or move a right of way
- create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way
- vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement other than a right of way in a Crown grant.
|
$1537.00 |
Other
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 22 |
A permit not otherwise provided for in this regulation (including but not limited to access to Transport Zone, native vegetation removal, car parking or bicycle reduction) |
$1537.00 |
Fees for permits under Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 – regulation 11
Use of land
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 1 |
To change the use of land allowed by the permit or allow a new use |
$1537.00 |
| 2 |
To change the statement of what the permit allows (preamble) or to change any or all of the conditions that apply to the permit |
$1537.00 |
Single dwelling
To use and develop land for a single dwelling per lot based on the estimated cost of the development.
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 3 |
Up to $10,000 |
$233.10 |
| 4 |
$10,001 to $100,000 |
$734.00 |
| 5 |
$100,001 to $500,000 |
$1502.50 |
| 6 |
More than $500,000 |
$1623.40 |
VicSmart
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 7 |
Up to $10,000 |
$233.10 |
| 8 |
More than $10,000 |
$500.80 |
| 9 |
Subdivide or consolidate land |
$233.10 |
| 10 |
Other than above |
$233.10 |
Development
All other developments including signage based on the estimated cost of the development.
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 11 |
Up to $100,000 |
$1338.40 |
| 12 |
$100,001 to $1,000,000 |
$1804.70 |
| 13 |
More than $1,000,000 |
$3980.70 |
Subdivision
| Class |
Description |
Permit fee |
| 14 |
Class 17 permit – subdivide an existing building |
$1537.00 |
| 15 |
Class 18 permit – subdivide land into two lots |
$1537.00 |
| 16 |
Class 19 permit – realignment of a common boundary between two lots or to consolidate two or more lots |
$1537.00 |
| 17 |
Class 20 permit – subdivide land other than above (fee per 100 lots created) |
$1537.00 |
| 18 |
Class 21 permit – to:
- create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988
- create or move a right of way
- create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way
- vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement other than a right of way in a Crown grant.
|
$1537.00 |
| 19 |
Class 22 permit – a permit not otherwise provided for in this regulation |
$1537.00 |
Subdivision certification
| Regulation |
Description |
Fee |
| 6 |
Certification of a plan of subdivision |
$203.80 |
| 7 |
Alteration of a plan before certification under section 10(2) of the Act |
$129.50 |
| 8 |
Amendment of a certified plan under section 11(1) of the Act |
$164.10 |
Other statutory fees
| Regulation |
Description |
Fee |
| 12 |
a) Amend an application for a permit after notice is given |
40% of the original application fee (and c where applicable) |
| b) Amend an application to amend a permit after notice is given |
40% of the original application fee (and c where applicable) |
| c) And any additional fee if the 57A amendment has the effect of changing the class of the permit to a new class, having a higher application fee, the applicant must pay an additional fee being the difference between the original class of application and the amended class of permit |
Difference between original fee and new class fee |
| 15 |
Certificate of Compliance (97N) |
$379.90 |
| 16 |
For an agreement to a proposal to amend or end an agreement under section 173 of the Act |
$768.50 |
| 17 |
For a planning certificate |
$25.90 for an application not made electronically $8.20 for an application made electronically |
| 18 |
Satisfaction matters: Where a planning scheme specifies that a matter must be done to the satisfaction of a responsible authority, Minister, public authority or municipal council |
$379.90 |
| |
Demolition consent as required under the Building Act (Form 29A) |
$99.30 |
Other statutory fees
| Description |
Fee |
| Secondary consent |
$1370.00 |
| Satisfaction of condition of permit plans/documents – first submission |
No charge |
| Satisfaction of condition of permit plans/documents – second and subsequent submissions |
$230.00 |
| Extension of time – first submission |
$390.00 |
| Extension of time – second submission |
$490.00 |
| Extension of time – third and subsequent submissions |
$700.00 |
Public notice
| Description |
Fee |
| Supply and installation of one on-site advertising sign |
$280.00 |
| Additional on-site advertising sign (per sign) |
$100.00 |
| Newspaper advertisement |
$775.00 |
| 1-5 letters |
$135.00 |
| 6-10 letters |
$220.00 |
| 11-20 letters |
$270.00 |
20+ letters plus $8 per notice over 20 notices |
$290 $8 |
Other council fees
Advice
| Description |
Fee |
| General enquiry (in writing) |
$250.00 |
| Planning control information request (PIR) |
$250.00 |
| Planning permit history search |
$250.00 |
| Pre-application advice – first request |
$370.00 |
| Pre-application advice – subsequent requests |
$220.00 |
| Written consent to vary a restriction |
$1370.00 |
Copies of documents
| Description |
Fee |
| Copy of endorsed plan (development and landscape plans only) |
$220.00 |
| Copy of permit |
$220.00 |
| Copy of title |
$55.00 |
Section 173 agreement
| Description |
Fee |
| Preparation |
$740.00 |
| Amend or end an agreement |
$768.50 |
Compliance inspection
| Description |
Fee |
| Residential (up to 5 dwellings) – first inspection |
$175.00 |
| Residential (up to 5 dwellings) – reinspection |
$320.00 |
| Residential (6-19 dwellings) – first inspection |
$220.00 |
| Residential (6-19 dwellings) – reinspection |
$320.00 |
| Residential (more than 20 dwellings) – first inspection |
$320.00 |
| Residential (more than 20 dwellings) – reinspection |
$520.00 |
| Industrial or commercial – first inspection |
$220.00 |
| Industrial or commercial – reinspection |
$420.00 |