Planning permit fees
Fees (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Class 1 use only | $1337.70 | Y |
Development, or use and development and ancillary works for a single dwelling on a lot
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Class 2 $10,000 or less |
$202.90 | N/A |
Class 3 $10,000.01 - $100,000 |
$638.80 | N/A |
Class 4 $100,001 - $500,000 |
$1307.60 | N/A |
Class 5 $500.00.01 - $1,000,000 |
$1412.80 | N/A |
Class 6 $1,000,000.01 - $2,000,000* |
$1518.00 | N/A |
*A Metropolitan Planning Levy Certificate must be submitted with an estimated cost of development in excess of the 2021-2022 threshold of $1,107,000 as stipulated by the State Revenue Office. All enquires and more information, refer to the Metropolitan Planning Levy.
This applies to Clause 92 - VicSmart applications only
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Class 7 $10,000 or less |
$202.90 | N/A |
Class 8 more than $10,000* |
$435.90 | N/A |
Class 9 Subdivide or Consolidate |
$202.90 | N/A |
Class 10 |
$202.90 | N/A |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Arborist Review Tree Removal |
$170 | Yes |
Arborist Review Tree Pruning |
$85 | Yes |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Class 11 $100,000 or less |
$1164.80 | N/A |
Class 12 $100,000.01 - $1,000,000 |
$1570.60 | N/A |
Class 13 $1,000,000.01 - $5,000,000* |
$3464.40 | N/A |
Class 14 $5,000,000.01 - $15,000,000* |
$8830.10 | N/A |
Class 15 $15,000,000.01 - $50,000,000* |
$26,039.50 | N/A |
Class 16 more than $50,000,000.01* |
$58,526.80 | N/A |
Class 22 |
$1337.70 | N/A |
Combined planning permit applications (excludes certification and compliance) |
Sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made and 50% of each of the other fees |
N/A |
*A Metropolitan Planning Levy Certificate must be submitted with an estimated cost of development in excess of the 2021-2022 threshold of $1,107,000 as stipulated by the State Revenue Office. All enquires and more information, refer to the Metropolitan Planning Levy.
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Reg 12 (a) Amend an application for a permit |
40% of the fee for that Class | N/A |
Reg 12 (b) |
40% of the fee for that Class | N/A |
Reg 12 (c) |
If the application to amend an application for a permit |
N/A |
GST does not apply.
Fee | |
Class 9 VicSmart - Subdivide or Consolidate |
$202.90 |
Class 17 To subdivide an existing building (other than VicSmart) |
$1337.70 |
Class 18 To subdivide land into two lots (other than VicSmart) |
$1337.70 |
Class 19 Realignment of common boundary or consolidate two or more lots |
$1337.70 |
Class 20 Subdivide land (other than VicSmart)* |
$1337.70 per lots |
Class 21 Create, vary or remove a restriction, create or remove a right of way |
$1337.70 |
Reg 6 For certification of a Plan of Subdivision |
$177.40 |
Reg 7 Alteration of plan under Section 10(2) of the Act (prior to certification) |
$112.70 |
Reg 8 Amendment of certified plan under Section 11(1) of the Act |
$142.80 |
Reg 9 Checking of engineering pans |
0.75% of the estimated cost of construction |
Reg 10 Engineering Plan prepared by Council |
3.5% of the cost |
Reg 11 Supervision of works |
2.5% of the estimated |
*A Metropolitan Planning Levy Certificate must be submitted with an estimated cost of development in excess of the 2021-2022 threshold of $1,107,000 as stipulated by the State Revenue Office. All enquires and more information, refer to the Metropolitan Planning Levy.
GST not applicable
Permit Amendments
Fee | ||
Class 1 |
Amendment to a permit to change the use or allow a new use on the land |
$1337.70 |
Class 2 |
Amendment to change what the permit allows or conditions |
$1337.70 |
Single Dwelling
Amendment to development, or use and development and ancillary works for a single dwelling on a lot - if the estimated cost of any additional development by the amendment is:
Fee | ||
Class 3 |
$10,000 or less |
$202.90 |
Class 4 |
More than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 |
$638.80 |
Class 5 |
More than $100,000 and nor more than $500,000 |
$1,307.60 |
Class 6 |
$500,000 and above |
$1,412.80 |
VicSmart
Fee | ||
Class 7 |
Estimated cost of any additional development is $10,000 or less |
$202.90 |
Class 8 |
Estimated cost of any additional development is $10,000 or more |
$435.90 |
Class 9 |
Amendment to VicSmart Class 9 Permit (subdivide or consolidate land) |
$202.90 |
Class 10 |
Amendment to VicSmart Class 9 Permit (subdivide or consolidate land) |
$202.90 |
Other Development
If the estimated cost of any additional development by the amendment is:
Fee | ||
Class 11 |
$100,000 or less |
$1,164.80 |
Class 12 |
More than $100,000 and not more than $1,000,000 |
$1,570.60 |
Class 13 |
$1,000,000 and above |
$3,464.40 |
Subdivision
Fee | ||
Class 14 |
To subdivide an existing building (other than VicSmart) | $1337.70 |
Class 15 |
To subdivide land into two lots (other than VicSmart) | $1337.70 |
Class 16 |
Realignment of common boundary or consolidate two or more lots | $1337.70 |
Class 17 |
Subdivide land (other than a VicSmart) | $$1337.70 per 100 lots |
Class 18 |
Create, vary or remove a restriction, create or remove a right of way or, vary or remove a condition of an easement in a Crown grant |
$1337.70 |
Class 19 |
A permit not otherwise provided for in the Regulations – including signage | $1337.70 |
Combined Applications
Combined application to amend a permit |
Sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Reg 18 Determination to the satisfaction of Council | $330.70 | N/A |
Planning Fees
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Secondary consent request |
$400 | Yes |
Extension of time |
$270 | Yes |
Extension of time for permit for three or more dwellings |
$708 | Yes |
Extension of time for permit for tree removal/pruning permit |
$85 | Yes |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Reg 16 For an agreement to end/amend a Section 173 Agreement |
$668.80 | N/A |
Preparation of Section 173 Agreements S173 Agreements are prepared through Maddocks or Planology, |
Maddocks/ Planology fee | Yes |
Fee | |
Reg 15 Certificate of compliance |
$330.70 |
Fees (including GST) |
GST 10% | ||
Works bond (refundable)
|
150% of estimated costs of works. Min bond amount $5,000 for incomplete works bond and $2,000 for maintenance bond |
N/A | |
Landscape bond-private land (refundable) |
$6,600 | N/A | |
Fee to process bonds for uncompleted works bonds, landscaping bonds and maintenance bonds |
$400 | Yes | |
Administration fee to provide bond quote for uncompleted works | $125 | Yes |
Fees (including GST) |
|
Open space contribution |
Up to 8.5% of the land or equivalent value |
Street tree contribution |
Assessment is to be completed to calculate costing, or refer to permit |
Net gain contribution |
Framework assessment is to be completed to calculate costing ($39 per plant/tree) |
Revegetation contribution |
Framework assessment is to be completed to calculate costing |
Fees (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Public Notice sign for displaying on site |
$ 230 per site | Y |
10 or less mail notices |
$200 | Y |
11 – 50 mail notices |
$200 for 10 mail notices and $15 for each additional | Y |
51 – 100 mail notices |
$1,040 | Y |
101 or more mail notices |
$2,273 | Y |
Mail notices greater than 200 |
$2,866 | Y |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Pre-application request |
$275 |
Yes |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% included | |
Planning information request |
$90 | Yes |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
File search (residential)Up to two permits and a copy of endorsed plans per file. Any further permits will incur a cost of $15 per permit. Any additional plans will incur extra costs (see photocopying fees). |
$198 | Yes |
File search (commercial)Up to two permits and a copy of endorsed plans per file. Any further permits will incur a cost of $15 per permit. Any additional plans will incur extra costs (see photocopying fees). |
$290 | Yes |
Planning historical residential search |
$78 | Yes |
Planning historical commercial search |
$260 | Yes |
Fee (including GST) |
GST 10% | |
Dishonoured cheque fee |
$35 | Yes |
A4 or A3 |
$5 | Yes |
A2 |
$8.50 | Yes |
A1 |
$10.50 | Yes |
AO |
$14.50 | Yes |
GST not applicable
Fees | Paid to | |
Stage 1 a), (b), (c), (d) (a) considering a request to amend a planning scheme; and (b) taking action required by Division 1 of Part 3 of the Act; and` (c) considering any submissions which do not seek a change to the amendment; and (d) if applicable, abandoning the amendment |
$3,096.20 | Knox City Council by the person requesting an amendment, at the time of making the request |
Stage 2 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) a) providing assistance to a panel in accordance with section 158 of the Act; and b) making a submission to a panel appointed under Part 8 of the Act at a hearing referred to in section 24(b) of the Act; and c) considering the panel's report in accordance with section 27 of the Act; and d) after considering submissions and the panel's report, abandoning the amendment. |
Knox City Council by the person who requested the amendment, before Council considers the submissions. | |
For considering: (i) up to and including 10 submissions which seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel; or |
$15,345.60 | |
(ii)11 to (and including) 20 submissions which seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel; or |
$30,661.20 | |
(iii) Submissions that exceed 20 submissions which seek a change to an amendment, and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel; and | $40,986.80 | |
Stage 3 (a), (b) and (c) a) adopting the amendment or part of the amendment in accordance with section 29 of the Act; and b) submitting the amendment for approval by the Minister in accordance with section 31 of the Act; and c) giving the notice of the approval of the amendment required by section 36(2) of the Act. |
$488.50 | Knox City Council by the person who requested the amendment, before Council adopts the amendment. |
Stage 4 (a) and (b) a) consideration by the Minister of a request to approve the amendment in accordance with section 35 of the Act; and b) giving notice of approval of the amendment in accordance with section 36(1) of the Act |
$488.50 | The Minister for Planning |
Reg 7 For requesting the Minister prepare an amendment exempted from Section 20(4) |
$4,058.10 | The Minister for Planning |
Reg 8 For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment prescribed under section 20A |
$977.00 |
The Minister for Planning |
Combined planning permit application and planning scheme amendment | Sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made and 50% of each of the other fees |
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