Most applications require the payment of a variety of fees and can seem complex to our customers that are new to the application process.
For example: To obtain approval to build a new two storey dwelling the applicant has a choice of lodging a Development Application and Construction Certificate Application, or lodging a Complying Development Application if the required criteria can be satisfied. Fees will apply for each application as well as other fees including; notification to adjoining property owners of the development, variation of Council policies and guidelines where applicable, State Government Levies such as the Long Service levy for all developments exceeding $25,000 in value and the Planning Reform levy for all developments exceeding $50,000 in value, Local Government Act applications for water, stormwater and sewer work, and fees associated with plumbing inspections and building inspections.
You can contact one of Council’s duty officers to ask questions about your application, or contact Council’s Customer Services Division on (02) 6767 5555 to obtain a free quotation on the fees and charges that are applicable to your development.
For more information please view Council's Schedule of Fees and Charges.