For land subdivisions where certain works become the responsibility of Council (such as roads, drainage, footpath or water sensitive urban design elements) the developer must submit a cost estimate of the works to Council.
In accordance with the Subdivision Act the fees for checking the engineering plans shall be 0.75% of the estimated cost of construction, and will generally be reflected on the planning permit.
Under the same Act, fees for supervising the works shall be 2.5% of the estimated cost of construction, and will generally be reflected on the planning permit.
The fee for checking engineering plans for all other developments will be based upon the size of the development.
2-4 Lot development
$393
5-9 Lot development
$938
10+ Lot development
$1,566
Up to 10 unit apartment building
11-40 unit apartment building
41+ unit apartment building
Small commercial development (<500m2)
Medium commercial development (500-2000m2)
Large commercial development (2000m2+)
Single industrial, factory, warehouse development
2-5 industrial / factory / warehouse developments
6+ industrial, factory, warehouse developments
Road and footpath closure permit
Builders and contractors planning to undertake works on Council-owned roads, footpaths or naturestrips are required to have a road and/or footpath closure permit before works commence.
Works in road reserve permit
You must apply for a Works in Road Reserve Permit (formerly known as a Road/Asset Opening Permit) before undertaking any excavation of the footpath/nature strip/kerb and channel OR when connecting to Council drainage in the street or easement (pit/pipe/kerb and channel).
$298
Retrospective permit fee is $447
When an applicant/consultant/contractor requires minor amendments to a previously approved Engineering Plan, Council will charge an amendment fee of $359.30, which is the statutory fee for secondary consents.
Please note these fees are subject to change depending on the nature of the development.
When an applicant/consultant/contractor requires minor amendments to a previously approved plan, Council will charge an amendment fee of $359.30 (the statutory fee for secondary consents).