Forms, fees & checklists

Planning fees and charges are set by the State Government and vary depending on your application. For combined permit applications (where more than one fee applies) the amount payable will be the sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made and 50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made. 

Please note the following fees and charges are calculated based on the current 2024-2025 financial year unit indexation rate as derived from the Department of Treasury and Finance Victoria. The current fees are derived from the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Under Regulations 10 and 13 of the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations, statutory fees are cumulative. If your application falls into several categories, the highest fee and 50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made are payable.

Use of land and change of statement or conditions

(Exclusive of GST)

Use of land and change of statement or conditions under section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (regulation 11).

  • Liquor License
  • Change of use of land
Type of application  Permit application fee  Fee to amend existing permit 
Use only (includes change of use, liquor licence and car parking waiver)

$1,453.40 

 (Class 1) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 1) 
Amendment to a permit to change the statement of what the permit allows or to change any or all of the conditions which apply to the permit N/A 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 2) 

Single dwelling

  • Development of one dwelling
  • Alterations and additions to dwelling
  • Development of land for a non-habitable outbuilding
  • Development of lang for replacement dwelling and non-habitable outbuilding
  • Development of an ancillary outbuilding
  • Development of land for two storage sheds
  • Extend dwelling
  • Development of verandah

To develop land or use and develop land and undertake development ancillary to the use of land for a single dwelling per lot included in the application, including the removal of trees (other than a VicSmart permit or a permit to subdivide or consolidate land) if the estimated cost of the development is:

Type of application  Permit application fee  Fee to amend existing permit 
$10,000 or less 

$220.50 

 (Class 2) 

$220.50

 (Class 3) 
More than $10,000 but not more than $100,000 

$694.00 

 (Class 3) 

$694.00 

 (Class 4) 
More than $100,000 but not more than $500,000 

$1,420.70 

 (Class 4) 

$1,420.70 

 (Class 5) 
More than $500,000 but not more than $1,000,000 

$1,535.00 

 (Class 5) 

$1,535.00 

 (Class 6)
More than $1,000,000 but not more than $2,000,000 

$1,649.30 

 (Class 6) 

 N/A 

VicSmart applications

  • Construction of a farm shed
  • Exterior painting of house
  • Development of a carport
  • Development of land for a machinery shed
  • Development of solar panels
  • Display advertising signage under shop verandah

A permit that is the subject of a VicSmart application if the estimated cost of the development is:

Type of application  Permit application fee  Fee to amend existing permit 
VicSmart application if the estimated cost of development is $10,000 or less 

$220.50 

 (Class 7) 

$220.50 

 (Class 7) 
VicSmart application if the estimated cost of development is more than $10,000 

$473.60 

 (Class 8) 

$473.60 

 (Class 8) 
VicSmart application to subdivide or consolidate land

$220.50 

 (Class 9)

$220.50 

 (Class 9) 
VicSmart application (other than a class 7, 8 or 9 permit) 

$220.50 

 (Class 10) 

$220.50 

 (Class 10) 

Other development

  • Fees relating to development of land including commercial development, multi-dwellings, signs, removal of trees, etc
  • Partial demolition, alteration and additions associated with retail premises, display of business identification signage and waiver of carparking requirements
  • Drainage works in a Heritage Overlay
  • Construction of a farm shed
  • Use and development of land for a store
  • Use and development of land for rural industry
  • Removal of vegetation

To develop land including commercial development, multi-dwellings, signs, removal of trees, etc (other than for a single dwelling per lot or to subdivide or consolidate land) if the estimated cost of the development is:

Type of application  Permit application fee  Fee to amend existing permit 
$100,000 or less 

$1,265.60 

 (Class 11) 

$1,265.60 

 (Class 11) 
More than $100,000 but not more than $1,000,000

$1,706.50 

 (Class 12) 

$1,706.50

(Class 12) 
More than $1,000,000 but not more than $5,000,000

$3,764.10 

 (Class 13) 

$3,764.10 

 (Class 13) 
More than $5,000,000 but not more than $15,000,000

$9,593.90 

 (Class 14) 

$3,764.10

(Class 13)
More than $15,000,000 but not more than $50,000,000 

$28,291.70 

 (Class 15) 

$3,764.10 

 (Class 13) 
More than $50,000,000 

$63,589.00 

 (Class 16) 

$3,764.10 

 (Class 13) 

Subdivision

  • Fees relating to the subdivision of buildings or land or realignments of common boundaries
  • Two lot subdivision
  • Boundary realignment between two lots
  • Eight lot subdivision
Type of application  Permit application fee  Fee to amend existing permit 
Amendment to a permit - to subdivide an existing building (other than a class 9 permit)  N/A 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 14) 
Amendment to a permit - to subdivide land into two lots (other than a class 9 or 17 permit)  N/A 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 15) 
Amendment to a permit - to effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or to consolidate two or more lots (other than a class 9 permit)  N/A 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 16) 
To subdivide an existing building (other than a class 9 permit) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 17) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 17) 
To subdivide land into 2 lots (other than a class 9 or class 17 permit) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 18) 

$1,453.40

 (Class 18) 
To effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or consolidate 2 or more lots (other than a class 9 permit) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 19) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 19) 
Subdivide land (other than a class 9, class 17, class 18, or class 19 permit)

$1,453.40 per 100 lots created 

 (Class 20) 

 N/A 

To create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or

To create or remove a right of way; or

To create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or

To vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant. 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 21)

 N/A 

Other fees

For amendments to an application after the process of public notification has taken place. 

Type of application  Permit application fee  Fee to amend existing permit 
A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 22) 

$1,453.40 

 (Class 22) 

Amending an application after notice has been given (after advertising)

Inclusive of GST.

Regulation  Purpose  Amount 
12  Section 57A - Amend an application
  • 40% of the application fee for that class of permit or amendment to permit.
  • Where the class of application changes resulting in a higher application fee, the difference between the original fee and the fee for the new class also applies. 

Subdivision certification (SPEAR applications)

Inclusive of GST.

Regulation  Purpose  Amount 
6  For certification of a plan of subdivision  $192.70 
7  Alteration of plan under section 10(2) of the Act  $122.50 
8  Amendment of certified plan under section 11(1) of the Act  $155.10

Other subdivision fees

Inclusive of GST.

Regulation  Purpose  Amount 
9  Checking of engineering plans  0.75% of the estimated cost of construction of the works proposed in the engineering plan (maximum fee) 
10 Engineering plan prepared by council  3.5% of the cost of works proposed in the engineering plan (maximum fee) 
11 Supervision of works  2.5% of the estimated cost of construction of the works (maximum fee) 

Non-statutory planning fees

  • Fees relating to Council provided services external to permit application or subdivision charges. 
  • E.g. These include charges for public notices (advertising), written advice, historical permits, extensions of time, etc.

Inclusive of GST.

These fees/charges have been determined by Council and are mandatory for the below services.

Purpose  Amount
Advertising – Administration fee and signage  $125.00 
Advertising – Letters to adjoining owners $66.00 
Cancellation after advertising commenced  No refund 
Cancellation after direction to advertise but before commenced  Refund of ½ application fee
Cancellation due to prohibited proposal  $175.00 
Cancellation of application when no work carried out  Refund ¾ of application fee 
Condition Plan assessment - Second and subsequent submission (plans submitted for endorsement as required by conditions of a planning permit)  $114.00 
Miscellaneous Planning Consent  $452.00 
Preparation and registration of section 173 Agreement  $1408.00 
Property Enquiries/Plan Search – (Site history/copies of permits/copies of endorse plans/etc.) – Off Site Archives pre 2012  $239.00 
Property Enquiries/Plan Search – (Site history/copies of permits/copies of endorse plans/etc.) – On Site Archives from 2012 onwards  $57.00 
Request extension of time to planning permit (first request)  $304.00 
Request extension of time to planning permit (second request)  $452.00 
Request extension of time to planning permit (third and subsequent requests)  $677.00 
Review of section 173 Agreement not prepared by Council  Fee determined by solicitor 
Secondary Consent  $304.00 
Written request for Demolition Control advice (Section 29A – Form 8) $185.00
Written request for General Planning advice  $185.00 
Written request for Heritage Control advice  $185.00 

Quick links

Forms

Request a copy of a Planning Permit
Miscellaneous Planning Consent

Checklists

Generic Application Checklist(PDF, 360KB)
Application Checklist - 2-5 Dwellings(PDF, 614KB)
Application Checklist - Remove, destroy or lop one or more trees(PDF, 328KB)
Application Checklist - Licensed Premises(PDF, 320KB)

 

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