Planning fees and charges

Statutory Planning fees and charges and the descriptions below relate to the reasons that a Planning permit is required (often also called Planning permit triggers) under the Maroondah Planning Scheme.

Please note:

  • The statutory fee information provided is a summary of fees set within the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 and Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016. Should any discrepancy exist, fees set within the relevant regulations apply.
  • Amendment fees* are based upon the additional estimated cost of development for the amendment.
  • Fees are non-refundable.

Please contact Statutory Planning on 1300 88 22 33 or 03 9298 4598 for assistance with calculating planning application fees.

Planning fees and charges:


 Fee (non-refundable) Section 72 amendment fee*

Use of land
Class 1
 Use of land (includes car parking and liquor licence applications)		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Class 1
 Amendment to a permit to change the use allowed by the permit or allow a new use of land		 - $1,453.40

Single dwelling

Development or use & development for a single dwelling on a lot including additions/alterations or ancillary development (shed, carport, deck etc.)
Class 2
 Estimated cost of development is up to $10,000		 $220.50 $220.50
Class 3
Estimated cost of development is between $10,000 to $100,000		 $694 $694
Class 4
Estimated cost of development is between $100,000 to $500,000		 $1,420.70 $1,420.70
Class 5
Estimated cost of development is between $500,000 to $1M		 $1,535 $1,535
Class 6
Estimated cost of development is between $1M to $2M		 $1,649.30 $1,649.30

VicSmart
Class 7
Estimated cost of development is up to $10,000		 $220.50 $220.50
Class 8
Estimated cost of development is more than $10,000		 $473.60 $473.60
Class 9
VicSmart application to subdivide or consolidate land		 $220.50 $220.50
Class 10
All other VicSmart applications		 $220.50 $220.50

All other development

Development (other than single dwelling on a lot with an estimated cost of development of less than $2M), includes: multi dwellings, signage, factory, warehouse, apartment building etc.
Class 11
Estimated cost of development is up to $100,000		 $1,265.60 $1,265.60
Class 12
Estimated cost of development is between $100,000 to $1M		 $1,706.50 $1,706.50
Class 13
Estimated cost of development is between $1M to $5M		 $3,764.10 $3,764.10
Class 14
Estimated cost of development is between $5M to $15M		 $9,593.90 $3,764.10
Class 15
Estimated cost of development is between $15M to $50M		 $28,291.70 $3,764.10
Class 16
Estimated cost of development is more than $50M		 $63,589 $3,764.10

Subdivision

Excludes VicSmart applications.
Class 17
Subdivide an existing building		 $1,453.40 $1,453.10
Class 18
Subdivide land into two lots		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Class 19
Realignment of common boundary between lots or consolidate two or more lots		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Class 20
Subdivide land		 $1453.40 per 100 lots $1453.40 per 100 lots
Class 21 (a)
Create, vary or remove a restriction		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Class 21 (b)
Create or remove a right of way		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Class 21 (c)
Create, vary or remove an easement (other than right of way)		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Class 21 (d)
Vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a crown grants		 $1,453.40 $1,453.40
Certification of a plan of subdivision and for a statement of compliance $192.70 -
Alteration to plan $122.50 -
Amend a certified plan $155.10 -

Combined planning permit applications


Fee will be calculated off the highest of the applicable fees plus 50% of each of any other applicable statutory planning fees.

Tree and native vegetation removal
One tree $153 (includes GST)
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Two trees $185 (includes GST)
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Three trees $218 (includes GST)
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Four trees $250.50 (includes GST)
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Five trees $284 (includes GST)
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Six or more trees $317 (includes GST)
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Vegetation protection (VPO), Heritage (HO) and Neighbourhood Character (NCO) overlays
Remove, destroy or lop one or more trees or area of vegetation $317 (includes GST)
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Amendments

Amendment fees are based upon the additional estimated cost of development for the amendment.
Amend or end a section 173 agreement - $726.70

Amendment to a permit

An application to amend a permit (other than a permit to develop land for single dwelling on a lot with an original estimated cost of development of less than $2M)
Class 2 (a)
To change the statement of what the permit allows		 - $1,453.40
Class 2 (b)
 To change any or all of the conditions which apply to the permit		 - $1,453.40

Amendment to a plan
Amended plans (secondary consent) - $359.30

Section 57A - Amendment to an existing application after advertising

Fee will be calculated from 40% of the application fee for the applicable class of permit + where an increase to the estimated cost of the development results in a change to the application class, the balance of the application fee resulting from the change.

Extensions
Extensions of time to a permit $368 (includes GST)
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Building regulation - report and consent (building dispensation)
Siting (regulations 73, 74, 74a and 79) front, side and rear setback $448.25 -
Front fence (regulations 89 and 92) $205 -

Application fee (where building permit has been issued or work has been commenced)
First regulation $529 -
Each subsequent regulation $335 -

Extension of time to report and consent (building dispensation)
Extension of time - siting $224.10 -
Extension of time - front fence $102.50 -

Planning information request (PIR)
General $219.50 (includes GST)
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Discounted fee for single dwelling in a residential zone $135.20 (includes GST)
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Permit history request (PHR)
First two permits $407.40 (includes GST)
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Each subsequent permit $106 (includes GST)
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Discounted fee for single dwelling in a residential zone
First two permits $151.30 (includes GST)
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Each subsequent permit $41 (includes GST)
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Other fees
Determination to the satisfaction of Council $359.30
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Written consent, including consent under a S173 agreement $359.30 -
Certificate of compliance $359.30
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Class 22
A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation		 $1,453.40 $1453.40
Public notification (advertising)

$243* base fee

$11.30 per property

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Photocopying
A4 - black and white $2.20 per page (includes GST)
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A4 - colour $3.20 per page (includes GST)
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A3 - black and white $3.20 per page (includes GST)
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A3 - colour $5.40 per page (includes GST)
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A1 - black and white $29.10 per page (includes GST)
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A1 - colour $64.50 per page (includes GST)
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