The cost of your application or enquiry depends on what you want to do.
The following information sets out state government and City of Whittlesea planning fees.
The following table gives a summary of fees prescribed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. These fees come under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016(PDF, 134KB) and the Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016.
They are reviewed regularly and updated each financial year.
The information presented here is intended as a guide only.
For the complete working of individual fee regulations, view the schedule of fees on the Department of Transport and Planning website.
Applications for Permits
Use only
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| Use only |
$1,453.40 |
To develop land or use and develop land (for a single dwelling per lot)
Undertake development ancillary to the use of the land for a single dwelling per lot if the estimated cost of development is:
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| $0 - $10,000 |
$220.50 |
| $10,001 - $100,000 |
$694.00 |
| $100,001 - $500,000 |
$1,420.70 |
| $500,001 - $2,000,000 |
$1,535.00 |
| VicSmart |
| $0 - $10,000 |
$220.50 |
| > $10,001 |
$473.60 |
| To subdivide or consolidate land |
$220.50 |
| VicSmart Amendment to a class 10 Permit |
$220.50 |
To develop land (other than for a single dwelling per lot)
If the estimated cost of development included in the application is:
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| $0 - $100,000 |
$1,265.60 |
| $100,001 - $1,000,000 |
$1,706.50 |
| $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 |
$3,764.10 |
| $5,000,001 - $15,000,000 |
$9,593.90 |
| $15,000,001 - $50,000,000 |
$28,291.70 |
| > $50,000,001 |
$63,589.00 |
Subdivision
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| To subdivide an existing building |
$1,453.40 |
| To subdivide land into 2 lots |
$1,453.40 |
| To effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or consolidate 2 or more lots |
$1,453.40 |
| To subdivide land (per 100 lots created) |
$1,453.40 |
|
To create vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or
a) Create or remove a right of way; or
b) Create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or
c) Vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant.
|
$1,453.40 |
| A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation |
$1,453.40 |
Applications to amend permits under section 72
Type of amendment to permit
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| Amend use only |
$1,453.40 |
| Amend planning permit preamble or conditions |
$1,453.40 |
Amend permit to develop land or use and develop land (for a single dwelling per lot)
Undertake development ancillary to the use of the land for a single dwelling per lot if the estimated cost of the development is:
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| $0 - $10,000 |
$220.50 |
| $10,001 - $100,000 |
$694.00 |
| $100,001 - $500,000 |
$1,420.70 |
| $500,001 - $2,000,000 |
$1,535.00 |
| VicSmart |
| $0 - $10,000 |
$220.50 |
| > $10,001 |
$473.60 |
| To subdivide or consolidate land |
$220.50 |
| VicSmart Amendment to a class 10 Permit |
$220.50 |
Amend permit to develop land (other than for a single dwelling)
If the estimated cost of development included on the application form is:
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| $0 - $100,000 |
$1,265.60 |
| $100,001 - $1,000,000 |
$1,706.50 |
| $1,000,001 - $50,000,000 |
$3,764.10 |
Subdivision
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| To subdivide an existing building |
$1,453.40 |
| To subdivide land into 2 lots |
$1,453.40 |
| To effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or consolidate 2 or more lots |
$1,453.40 |
| To subdivide land (per 100 lots created) |
$1,453.40 |
|
To create vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or
a) Create or remove a right of way; or
b) Create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or
c) Vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant.
|
$1,453.40 |
| A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation |
$1,453.40 |
Other Fees
Other fees
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme exempted from the requirements referred to in Section 20(4) of the Act |
$4,409.10 |
| For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme exempted from certain requirements prescribed under Section 20A of the Act |
$1,061.50 |
|
For a combined:
a) permit applications
b) application to amend permit
c) permit and planning scheme amendment
|
Sum of highest fee and 50% of the lesser subsequent fees |
|
Amend an application for a permit or an application to amend a permit - (after a notice is given) OR
To change the class of the permit to a new class
|
40% of application fee for that type of permit
Additional fees apply.
|
| For a certificate of compliance - Section 97N |
$359.30 |
| For an agreement to a proposal to amend or end an agreement under Section 173 of the Act |
$726.70 |
|
For a planning certificate
a) For an application not made electronically
b) For an application made electronically
|
$24.50
$7.82
|
| Satisfaction Matters: Where a planning scheme specifies that a matter must be done to the satisfaction of a responsible authority, Minister, public authority or municipal council |
$359.30 |
Summary of fees
As prescribed by the City of Whittlesea (effective as at 02/07/2013) - GST inclusive
| Type of permit application |
Permit fee (no GST applicable) |
| Planning Information Request |
$165.85 |
| Electronic copy of permit per permit (if available) |
$65.00 |
| Electronic copy of endorsed plans per permit (if available) |
$65.00 |
| Copy of Planning application register (per month) |
$37.95 |
| Copy of advertised documentation (plans and reports) |
$27.05 |
| Council Advertising of an Application (Public Notice - on site) |
$256.80 |
| Council Advertising of an Application (per letter to adjoining owners/occupiers) |
$16.35 |
| Council Advertising of an Application (newspaper ad) |
Quoted |
| File retrieval off site |
$108.45 |
| File retrieval on site |
$65.00 |
| Bond administration |
$73.70 |
| Extension of Time to a Planning Permit |
$330.80 |
| Secondary Consent |
$330.80 |
| Secondary Consent for lots less than 300m2 |
$570.05 |
| Variation to a Building Envelope (other than applications made under Regulation 8B) |
$321.95 |
| Demolition Approvals (Section 29A of the Building Act) |
$92.50 |
| Amendment to development plans |
$1030.45 |
The State Revenue Office requires a levy to be paid to receive a levy certificate prior to making a planning application.
We advise that a valid levy certificate must be submitted with a planning permit application for developments valued at over $1,271,000.
For more information, including how to apply for a Metropolitan Planning Levy Certificate visit the State Revenue Office website.
Combined application fees include the sum of the highest fee and 50% of the lesser subsequent fee.