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Asset protection

Permit fee and permit bond

The non-refundable asset protection permit fee and refundable asset protection permit bond is based upon the type of works and is outlined in the table below.

There may be special circumstances where the asset protection permit bond is increased at Council’s discretion due to:

  • the extent of the works
  • the potential to cause damage
  • site conditions
  • the proposed development.
  • the site is located on an arterial road.

Please note that a single street frontage is typically 15-20m wide. Corner blocks are considered to be 2 street frontages

Read more about asset protection.

Type of works Fee (non-refundable) Minimum bond per street frontage (refundable)

Minor works

Verandah deck, pergola, alfresco area, retaining walls, underpinning, restumping

 $475 $2,000

Major works

Demolition and / or single dwelling construction, swimming pool or spa, carport, shed, garage, dependent persons unit, extension, addition/alteration, earthworks

 $610 $2,500
Industrial or Warehouse $810 $3,500
Multi-dwelling or subdivision    
2 dwellings/lots $810 $4,500
3-5 dwellings/lots $1,075 $4,500
6-9 dwellings/lots $1,345 $4,500
10 or more dwellings/lots $1,615 $4,500
Multi-storey complex/commercial development $2,690 $6,000

Fees to extend an Asset Protection Permit

The fee to extend an Asset Protection Permit is charged at half the current applicable permit fee and must be paid before an Asset Protection Permit extension has been granted.

The Asset Protection Permit bond will be retained until the works are complete.

Council may require an additional bond be paid as part of a request to extend an Asset Protection Permit, if the extent of damage or nature of works justifies this.

Building fees and charges

Fee type

Fee

*GST Incl.
Building Permit (Regulation 24) $500 

Please note: this is the lodgement fee only, the balance of the permit fee will be invoiced separately based upon cost of building works

Application to amend a Building Permit

Building Class 1 & 10

Building Class 2-9

 

$656

$898

Building regulation - report and consent (building dispensation)

Siting (Regulations 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 86A, 86B, 87, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97) front, side and rear setback

$448.25

Property Information Request (Regulation 51 (1) (2) (3))

$52.10

Legal Point of discharge (Regulation 133)

$231.40

29A Report & Consent - Demolition

$93.90

Copy of Building Documents

Residential - All available information

Commercial - First permit

Additional Permits

 

$190

$315

$185

Hoarding permit / report and consent (regulation 116)

Fee type

Fee

*GST Incl.
Hoarding permit - report and consent (regulation 116) $320.25
Hoarding permit - occupation fee (domestic) $80 per week
Hoarding permit - occupation fee (commercial) – declared roads / Ringwood and Croydon Activity Centres

$9.60 per m2 x per week

Min fee $285
Hoarding permit - occupation fee (commercial) – non-declared roads

$6.42 per m2 x per week

Min fee $185

Swimming pool and spa safety register

Fee type

Fee

*GST Incl.
Swimming pool / spa registration $35.10
Lodgement of Form 23 Compliance Certificate  $22.55
Swimming Pool/Spa - Form 24 Non-Compliance Certificate  $424.60
Swimming Pool/Spa - Audit Fee Search  $52.10

Community Health fees and charges

Food Premises


 Fee

New Food Premises (pre-application)
Class 1
 $415
Class 2
 $415
Class 3 & 3A $280
Community Group Class 2 $280
Community Group Class 3 $247
Large manufacturers or supermarkets
 $532
Large restaurants/cafes/hotels/clubs (<100 seats)
 $420
Class 4
 No fee

Fixed and Mobile/Temporary Food Registration Fees (annual renewal)
Class 1
 $736
Class 2 $607
Class 3 & 3A $457
Community Group Class 2 $303
Community Group Class 2 (once off temporary event) $151
Community Group Class 3 $231
Community Group Class 3  (once off temporary event) $116
Large manufacturers or supermarkets
 $2930
Very large restaurants/cafes/hotels/clubs (>100 seats)
 $865
Class 4
 No fee

New Proprietor (sale of food business)
New Proprietor administration fee (all classes) $280

Pre-purchase inspection & plans assessment fees
Standard (within 10 business days) $277
Express (within 5 business days) $350
Plan Assessment Fee (all classes)
 $203

Personal Care Premises

Including Beauty Salons, Tattooists and Piercing


 Fee

New Personal Care Premises (pre-application)
Pre-application fee
 $213

New Personal Care Premises Registration (annual fees)
Risk 1 (tattooing, skin penetration) $371
Risk 2 (beauty treatment) $300
Risk 3 (hairdressing, temporary make-up only) $231

Registration fees - ongoing/one-off
Risk 3 (hairdressing, temporary make-up only) $312

New Proprietor (Personal Care)
Transfer fee - new Proprietor (sale of business) $170

Aquatic Facility Premises


 Fee

New Aquatic Premises Registration (annual renewal)
Aquatic Facilities (Category 1)
 $300

New Proprietor (Aquatic Facility)
Transfer fee - new Proprietor (sale of business) $170

Prescribed Accommodation Premises


 Fee

New Prescribed Accommodation (pre-application)
Pre-application fee
 $213

Prescribed Accommodation Registration (annual renewal)
Rooming house $403
Accommodation (hotels/motels/residential accommodation)
4-20 beds $369
21-40 beds $543
41+ beds $742

Onsite Wastewater Permit Fees (Septic Tank Systems)


 Fee
Minor alteration to an on-site wastewater management system permit (37.25FU) $608.29
Permit to construct, install or alter an on-site wastewater management system (up to 8.2 hours work) (48.88 FU) $798.21
Permit to construct, install or alter an on-site wastewater management system (additional fee per hour of assessment over 8.2 hour) (6.12 FU) $99.93
Permit to construct, install or alter an on-site wastewater management system (Maximum Fee limit) (135.43 FU) $2211.57
Fee to transfer onsite wastewater management system permit (9.93 FU) $162.15
Fee to amend onsite wastewater management system permit (10.38 FU) $169.50
Fee to apply for an exemption to a required permit (up to 2.6 hours work) (14.67 FU) $239.56
Fee to apply for an exemption to a required permit (additional fee per hour) (5.94 FU) $97.00
Wastewater Application - fee to apply for an exemption to a required permit (Maximum fee limit) (61.41 FU) $1002.82
Wastewater Application - Permit Renewal Fee (8.31 FU) $135.70
LCA Assessment $220

Engineering

Subdivisions 

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.

Development plan checking fee

The fee for checking engineering plans for all other developments will be based upon the size of the development.

Residential development plan Fee

2-4 Lot development

$393

5-9 Lot development

$938

10+ Lot development

$1,566
Unit apartment development plans Fee

Up to 10 unit apartment building

$393

11-40 unit apartment building

$938

41+ unit apartment building

$1,566
Commercial development plans (based on floor area of development) Fee

Small commercial development (<500m2)

$393

Medium commercial development (500-2000m2)

$938

Large commercial development (2000m2+)

$1,566
Industrial, factory, warehouse developments Fee

Single industrial, factory, warehouse development

$393

2-5 industrial / factory / warehouse developments

$938

6+ industrial, factory, warehouse developments

$1,566

Permits

Permit Fee

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.

 $242

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
Construction zone permit  
Construction zone permit application fee $126
Construction zone permit administration fee $693
Construction Zone Occupation $1.46 / sqm / day
Construction zone permit - extension of time
Construction zone permit - extension of time application fee $126
Construction zone permit - extension of timeadministration fee $140
Construction Zone Occupation $1.46/ sqm / day

Amendments to approved engineering plans

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.

Construction management plan Fee
Residential Development $393
Multi story complex / commercial / industrial $938

Amendments to approved construction management plans

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).

Please note these fees are subject to change depending on the nature of the development.

Local laws

Permits

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025

Description Permit Fee

Burning off

(property 10,000m2or more - 1 hectare)

 $225

Street Performance on Council land

A fee exemption applies to applicants who are either:

  • residents of Maroondah City Council
  • school groups or students (that reside or attend school within the City of Maroondah)

$54

Street Art on Council Land

A fee exemption applies to applicants who are either:

  • residents of Maroondah City Council
  • school groups or students (that reside or attend school within the City of Maroondah)

$54
Street Activities

 

Permit issued for 1 year (renewed annually)

 
One category $154

Two categories

 $269

Three Categories

 $425

** Extra space (>6m2) cost per square metre **

 $43 per m2

Community temporary advertising- community promotional board

Free

Keeping additional animals or birds

Permit issued for 1 Year (renewed annually)

 $65 payable annually on 10 April.

Domestic Animal Business Permit

 $280 payable annually on 10 April.

Fundraising

Fee exempt to organisations registered under the Fundraising Act, but a permit is required

 $140

Street Selling

Permit issued for 1 Year (Renewed annually)

 $3,335 per annum

Waste (skip) bin on nature strip- issued to contractor - not individual person
1-3 day placement $103 per bin
4-8 day placement $167 per bin
9-14 day placement $225 per bin
Commercial Waste Bin on Council Land $280 per annum (per bin)
Real Estate Agent Advertising Sign on Council Land $506 per annum

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Parking permits and vouchers

Croydon Activity Centre Car Park Reserved Parking Bay

Fees for Reserved Parking Fee
1 month $140
6 month $671
12 month $1,342
 After-hours (24 hour) access $46

Ringwood Activities Area Residential Parking Permits

Permit Fee
First permit
6 month applied during January-June $29
12 month applied during July-Dec $57
Second permit
6 month applied during January-June $50
12 month applied during July-Dec $99
Third permit
6 month applied during January-June $77
12 month applied during July-Dec $154

Ringwood Activities Area visitor parking vouchers

Visitor parking voucher booklets contain 18 vouchers (12 x 4-hour vouchers and 6 x daily vouchers) and can be purchased for $50. Please note there is a maximum of 1 booklet per property per month. 

Builder/Contractor Parking Permit  

Maximum of 5 permits for a maximum of 13 weeks and costs $22 per permit. 

Croydon Traders Parking Permits

Croydon traders can purchase a maximum of 4 parking permits per business for use among staff.

 Permit  Fee
12 months (1 July - 30 June) $211 per permit
9 months (1 October - 30 June) $159 per permit
6 months (1 January - 30 June) $106 per permit
3 months (1 April - 30 June) $53 per permit

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Pet registration

Animal registration fees 10 April 2024 - 9 April 2025

Dogs (must be microchipped) Full Fee Pension Concession Fee
Desexed OR over 10 years of age OR registered with Dogs Victoria $63 $31.50
Entire (undesexed) $206 $103
Entire (undesexed) AND registered with Dogs Victoria (for breeding purposes) $63 $31.50
Entire (undesexed) under 6 months of age $63 $31.50
Restricted Breed, Declared Menacing or Dangerous Dogs cannot be processed online. Please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33. $345 Full fee
Transfer from another council (proof of registration required) Free

Guide Dog, Custom Dog OR Approved Assistance Dog

 Free - Proof of eligibility must be provided

Pay dog registration renewal online

Cats (must be microchipped) Full fee Pension Concession Fee
Desexed OR over 10 years of age OR registered with Feline Control Council $52 $26
Entire (undesexed) $156 $78
Entire (undesexed) AND registered with Feline Control Council (for breeding purposes) $52 $26
Entire (under 6 months of age) $52 $26
Transfer from another council (proof of registration required) Free Free

Pay cat registration renewal online

First time registrations

First time registration fees are charged pro rata, so your registration fee will be calculated based on how close to renewal you are. If you register online or in person, your fees will be calculated automatically, otherwise contact Council to find out your pro rata payment. 

Unsterilised dog/cat registration (under 6 months old)

If your dog or cat is less than 6 months old and is not desexed (due to age), a reduced rate applies. For the reduced rate to apply in future years you will need to have your dog/cat desexed and provide the desexing certificate to Council before 10 April. If no certificate is received then registration renewal will be at the full fee. 

Reduced fees

Eligibility criteria for reduced fee on new registrations are that the animal must be desexed, or over 10 years of age, or part of a Domestic Animal Business or applicable organisation (proof must be provided).

Organisations include:

An applicable organisation is approved by the Minister for Agriculture under section 5A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (DA Act). Current applicable organisations include any of the following:

Proof of membership must be provided when you apply.

For further information on reduced fees, please contact Council's Local Laws team on 1300 88 22 33. 

Assistance dogs 

Assistance dogs can be registered for free if the owner meets the eligibility criteria.

See more about the eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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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 $160.10 -
Extension of time - front fence $224.10 -

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 plus $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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Rates

Type

Fee

Copy of Rate Notice

Past Rate Notices can be accessed either by signing up for eNotices, or submitting an online request.

See more about options at: Request a copy of your annual Rate and Valuation Notice
  • Free if accessed via eRates portal
  • $21.50 if supplied by Council

Land Information Certificate

Land Information applications can be lodged online. You need to be registered to use this service.

$29.70

Waste fees and charges

Residential waste collections

Service

Amount per year
Residential service of 3 bins - 80 litre general waste bin plus 240 litre recycling bin and 240 litre FOGO bin $365
Residential service of 3 bins -120 litre general waste bin plus 240 litre recycling bin and 240 litre FOGO bin $439
Residential additional full set of bins $466
Residential additional 120 litre general waste bin $280
Residential additional 240 litre FOGO bin $230
Residential additional 240 litre recycling bin Free

The residential waste service fees include a 240 litre recycling bin and a 240 litre FOGO bin and two hard waste collections. 

Residents are welcome to request an additional recycling bin at no additional charge, conditions apply, please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 to check if you’re eligible. 

Residents can also save $74 per annum on their waste charge by swapping from a 120 litre bin to an 80 litre general waste bin. The charge is pro-rata if you change your service during the financial year. Please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 to arrange a downsize.

Commercial and industrial waste services

Conditions apply, so please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 to check if you’re eligible. Please see commercial and industrial waste services for more information.

Commercial Waste Services

Service

Amount per year
General Waste bin, emptied once a week $786 per year
General Waste bin, emptied three times a week $1,722 per year
Mixed Recycling bin, emptied fortnightly $175 (limit 1 additional recycling bin per property)

Industrial Waste Services 

Service

Amount per year
120 litre General Waste bin, emptied once a week $422 per year
80 litre General Waste bin, emptied once a week $355 per year

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