Application Fee Information

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In most cases, Statutory Planning fees can be paid upon lodgement using the Whitehorse City Council online application lodgement service.

Advertising fees can be paid using the Whitehorse City Council online payment service. The payment reference ID and application number are included in the advertising invoice received by the applicant.

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Planning Fees

All fees must be paid at time of lodging any application, report and consent or property request.

About Planning Application Fees

Fees (with the exception of exempt applications) must be paid when lodging an application and any application submitted without the prescribed fee will be returned to the applicant.
The cost of development for a permit application relates to the total estimated cost of the proposal (i.e. how much for a two dwelling development, how much will it cost to construct the dwellings?). For an application to amend a permit, the total cost relates to the original cost of development permitted, plus the additional costs of development related to the amended application.
The statutory fees listed are from the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 and Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016. The Planning and Environment (Fee) Regulations 2016 were amended on 10 October 2018. Please note the Amended Fee Regulations came into effect on 1 November 2018.
Non-statutory fees for photocopying, written enquiries, extensions of time, etc. are set by Whitehorse City Council.
GST does not apply to statutory fees but applies to all other fees and is inclusive in the listed fees.
Reference should be made to the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 and the Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016 to obtain the complete wording of individual fee regulations and other regulations (which include planning scheme amendment fees, waiving and rebating provisions).
Please refer to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website for more information about statutory planning fees in Victoria.

Planning Application Fees

Download a copy of the current Statutory Planning fees ( PDF 742.91KB)or view the fees in the tables below.

Change of Use Applications

Class	Application Type	Fee for Permit Application	Fee to Amend Permit
1	Change or allow a new use of the land (includes liquor license and reduction of car parking applications)	$1318.10	$1318.10

Single Dwelling Applications

To develop land for a single dwelling per lot or use and develop land for a single dwelling per lot or undertake development ancillary to the use of land for a single dwelling per lot included in the application, including removal of trees.

Class	Application Cost of Works (additional cost of works for amendments)	Fee for Permit Application	Fee to Amend Permit
2	$10,000 or less	$199.90	$199.90
3	$10,001 to $100,000	$629.40	$629.40
4	$100,001 to $500,000	$1,288.50	$1,288.50
5	$500,001 to $1,000,000	$1,392.10	$1,392.10
6	$1,000,001 to $2,000,000	$1,495.80	$1,495.80

VicSmart Applications

Class	Application Cost of Works (additional cost of works for amendments)	Fee for Permit Application	Fee to Amend Permit
7	$10,000 or less	$199.90	$199.90
8	More than $10,000	$429.50	$429.50
9	VicSmart application to subdivide or consolidate land	$199.90	$199.90
10	VicSmart application (other)	$199.90	$199.90

Other Development Applications

To develop land (other than single dwelling on a lot, VicSmart application, subdivide or consolidate land) including removal or trees and signs.

Class	Application Cost of Works (additional cost of works for amendments)	Fee for Permit Application	Fee to Amend Permit
11	$100,000 or less	$1,147.80	$1,147.80
12	$100,001 to $1,000,000	$1,547.60	$1,547.60
13	$1,000,001 to $5,000,000	$3,413.70	$3,413.70
14	$5,000,001 to $15,000,000	$8,700.90	$3,413.70
15	$15,000,001 to $50,000,000	$25,658.30	$3,413.70
16	50,000,001 or more	$57,670.10	$3,413.70
22	A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation	$1,318.10	$1,318.10

Subdivision Applications

Class	Application Type	Fee for Permit Application	Fee to Amend Permit
17	To subdivide an existing building (other than class 9)	$1,318.10	$1,318.10
18	To subdivide land into 2 lots (other than class 9 or 17)	$1,318.10	$1,318.10
19	To effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or consolidate 2 or more lots (other than class 9)	$1,318.10	$1,318.10
20	Subdivide land into 3 or more lots (per 100 lots created)	$1,318.10	$1,318.10
21	a) Create, vary or remove a restriction with the meaning of the subdivision Act. b) Create or remove a right of way c) Create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way d) Vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant	$1,318.10	$1,318.10

Permit Applications For More Than One Class

Application Type	Fee for Permit Application
(1) An application for more than one class of permit set out in the above tables (2) An application to amend a permit in more than one class set out in the able tables	The sum of: The highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made; and 50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made

Application Type

Fee for Permit Application

(1) An application for more than one class of permit set out in the above tables

(2) An application to amend a permit in more than one class set out in the able tables

The sum of:

The highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made; and

50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made

Amending an Application After Notice Has Been Given

Application Type	Fee for Permit Application
(1) Section 57A - request to amend an application for a permit after notice has been given or (2) Section 57A - request to amend an application for an amendment to a permit after notice has been given	40% of the application fee for that class of permit or amendment to permit; and Where the class of application is changing to a new class of higher application fee, the difference between the fee for the application to be amended and the new class

Application Type

Fee for Permit Application

(1) Section 57A - request to amend an application for a permit after notice has been given or

(2) Section 57A - request to amend an application for an amendment to a permit after notice has been given

40% of the application fee for that class of permit or amendment to permit; and

Where the class of application is changing to a new class of higher application fee, the difference between the fee for the application to be amended and the new class

Section 72 Amendment Applications

Class	Application Type	Fee to Amend Permit
	Section 72 Amendment to change the statement of what the permit allows; or change any or all conditions (other than a permit to develop land or undertake development ancillary to the use of the land for a single dwelling per lot).	$1,318.10
1-21	Amendment to a Class 1 - 21 permit	Refer to 'Fee to Amend Permit' column for the corresponding class of permit above.

Secondary Consent (Non-Statutory)

Including consent under a S173 agreement.

	Fee for Application
Secondary Consent	$550.00

Subdivision Certification

Regulation	Purpose	Fee for Application
6	Certification of a Plan of Subdivision and Statement of Compliance	$174.80
7	Alterations of Plan under Section 10(2) of the Act	$111.10
8	Amendment of Certified Plan	$140.70

Other Fees

Application Type	Fees for Permit Application
Combined permit application and planning scheme amendment	Under Section 96A(4)(a) of the Act: the sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made and 50% of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made
Certificate of Compliance (Section 97N)	$325.80
Section 173 agreement - standard	Refer to Maddocks
Section 173 agreement - amendment or ending	$320.00 (non-statutory)
Section 173 agreement - amending or ending under Section 178A	$659.00 (statutory)
Where a planning scheme specifies that a matter must be done to the satisfaction of a responsible authority or municipal council	$325.80

Advertising Fees (Non-Statutory)

Type of Advertising	Fee for Application
Advertising Letters (includes up to 10 letters). Additional letters $7.00 each.	$175.00
Small and large advertising notice	External Contractor

Other Fees (Non - Statutory)

Other fees	Fee for Application
Copy of plans while planning permit is on notice	$33.00 per A1-A0 sheet
Extension of time request for a planning permit	$330.00
Resubmission of Condition 1 plans	$150.00
Resubmission of CMP	$220.00
On site compliance check	$250.00
Pre-application advice	$250.00
Retrospective planning fee	$500.00
Contributions to Public Open Space	4% of site value

Strategic Planning Scheme Fees

Stage	Stage of Amendment	Fee	Paid To
1	For a) considering a request to amend a planning scheme; and b) taking action required by Division 1 of Part 3 of the Act; and c) considering any submissions which do not seek a change to the amendment; and d) if applicable, abandoning the amendment.	$3,050.90	Whitehorse City Council
2	For (i) up to and including 10 submissions which seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel;	$15,121.00 or	Whitehorse City Council
	(ii) 11 to (and including) 20 submissions which seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel;	$30,212.40 or
	(iii) Submissions that exceed 20 submissionswhich seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel;	$40,386.90
	Note 2: Including providing assistance to a panel in accordance with section 158 of the Act, making a submission to a panel appointed under Part 8 of the Act at a hearing referred to in section 24(b) of the Act, considering the panel's report in accordance with section 27 of the Act, and after considering submissions and the panel's report, abandoning the amendment.
3	For: a) adopting the amendment or part of the amendment in accordance with Section 29 of the Act; and b) submitting the amendment for approval by the Minister in accordance with Section 31 of the Act; and c) giving the notice of approval of the amendment required by Section 36(2) of the Act.	$481.30 if the Minister is not the planning authority; or nil fee if the Minister is the planning authority	Whitehorse City Council
4	For: a) consideration by the Minister of a request to approve the amendment in accordance with Section 35 of the Act; and b) giving notice of approval of the amendment in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act.	$481.30 if the Minister is not the planning authority; or nil fee if the Minister is the planning authority	The Minister

Other Statutory Fees

Type of Application	Fee
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.	$3,998.70
For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme exempted from certain requirements prescribed under section 20A(1) of the Act.	$962.60

Planning and Building Information Requests

Property Information Request Type	Fee for Application
Obtain written information as to whether a Planning Permit is required for a proposed use and/or development	$180.00
Demolition Consent Certificate (Section 29A)	$85.20
Copy of planning permit and endorsed plan	$150.00(electronic) $200(hard copy)
Copy of House Plans	$150.00(electronic) $200(hard copy)
Building Certificate 51(1), 51(2) and 51(3)	$47.20 each

Pay Invoiced Application Fee (including advertising fees)

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Building and Other Fees

Building Related Application Fees

Application Type	Fee for Permit Application
Building Report and Consent (Dispensation)	$290.40 per regulation
Building Report and Consent - Hoarding (erect precautions over street alignment)	$294.70 + $2 per m2 per day (min $400/max $800 per week per installation)
Building Report Only (existing works)	$540.00 per regulation
Building Report and Consent Amendment	$130.00
Advertising	$70.00 per property

Application Type	Fee for Permit Application
Building Permit - Contact Building Services on 9262 6303 for a quotation	Varies depending on cost of building work
Building Permit Amendment - Contact Building Services on 9262 6303 for a quotation	Varies depending on cost of building work
Building Permit Extension of Time	$310.00

Application Type	Fee for Permit Application
Build Over Easement	$290.40
Minimum Floor Levels	$290.40

Asset Protection Permit Fees

Type of Works	Application Fee	Security Deposit
Carports, pools, garages, restumping, internal renovations	$350	$3,000
Demolitions only, House additions, Single Dwellings, Dual Occupancy, multi - unit developments (not apartment buildings). If demolition is included in the application together with the building works, no separate fee required for demolition.	$500	$5,000
Multi-storey Developments and/or any developments requiring a Construction Management Plan. If demolition is included in the application together with the building works, no separate fee required for demolition.	$700	To be advised as part of the CMP endorsement process

*Council reserves the right to determine the value of the asset protection bond based on the scope of works.

Vehicle Crossing Permit Fees

Application Type	Type of Works	Application Fee
Vehicle Crossing Permit	Vehicle crossing works on Council roads.	$348.00
Application for Inspection of Works	For Council to inspect vehicle crossing works on Arterial roads. A Planning Permit and/or VicRoads' consent will also need to be obtained.	$300.00

Application Type

Type of Works

Application Fee

Vehicle Crossing Permit

Vehicle crossing works on Council roads.

$348.00

Application for Inspection of Works

For Council to inspect vehicle crossing works on Arterial roads.

A Planning Permit and/or VicRoads' consent will also need to be obtained.

$300.00

Drainage Related Fees

Application Type	Fee for Permit Application
Storm Water Legal Point of Discharge	$144.70

Development Plan Checking Fees

Application Type	Type of Works	Fee for Application
Approval of Engineering Civil Works Plans (Subdivision)		3.25% of the estimated cost of construction of civil works
Approval of Engineering Civil Works Plans (Drainage)	Outfall drains – single dwellings and any structures that require building permits	$162.18
	Two and three lot developments with common property	$216.04
	Four to nine lot developments with common property	$539.27
	10+ developments with common property	$807.02
	Apartment buildings	$268.57
	Small commercial developments less than 500m² and one to five industrial/factory/warehouse developments	$216.04
	Medium and large commercial developments greater than 500m² and five+ industrial/factory/warehouse developments	$430.85

Consent to Undertake Works in the Road Reserve (Road Opening Permits) & Easement

A security deposit bond ($3,000.00 minimum) is required for all Applications (except Service Authority Works, Vehicle Crossings and Subdivision Civil Works Supervision for assets acquired by Council – at discretion of the Civil Works Inspector). Council reserves the right to determine the value of the security deposit bond based on the scope of works.

The security deposit bond is payable upon application and is fully refundable on satisfactory completion of works, if an application is not granted approval or if works are cancelled upon written notification from the applicant works have been cancelled.

Application Type	Type of Works	Application Fee
Easement only	Drainage works only to be undertaken in easement, and are not extending to the road reserve.	$348.00
Permit/consent to undertake works in the road reserve on Council roads.	Drainage Works in Road Reserve Drainage Works in Easement extending to the road reserve Construction of Outfall Drain in Road Reserve	$348.00
Permit/consent to undertake works in the road reserve on Collector & Link roads or any non-arterial State road on which the maximum speed limit for vehicles at any time is more than 50 km per hour.	Drainage Works in Easement extending to the road reserve Construction of Outfall Drain in Road Reserve Drainage (minor) Works in Road Reserve	$638.30
Council inspection of works on Arterial roads. VicRoads consent must be obtained for works on any VicRoads/Arterial road.	Drainage Works in Easement extending to the road reserve Drainage (minor) Works in Road Reserve Construction of Outfall Drain in Road Reserve	$300.00

Other Works on Public Land Fees

Consent to Undertake Works in the Road Reserve (Road Opening Permits)

Application Type	Type of Works	Size/Extent of Works	Application Fee
Permit/consent to undertake works in the road reserve on Council roads.	Service Connections and Service Authority Works (Water Tapping, Sewer Tapping, Water Main Renewals, Telecommunication Cabling, Electrical Cabling) Any Other Works in the road reserve	Minor (less than 8.5m²of excavation area)	$137.70
		Major (more than 8.5m²of excavation area)	$348.00
Permit/consent to undertake works in the road reserve on Collector & Link roads or any non-arterial State road on which the maximum speed limit for vehicles at any time is more than 50 km per hour.	Service Connections and Service Authority Works (Water Tapping, Sewer Tapping, Water Main Renewals, Telecommunication Cabling, Electrical Cabling) Any Other Works in the road reserve	Minor (less than 8.5m²of excavation area)	$137.70
		Major (more than 8.5m²of excavation area)	$638.80
Council inspection of works on Arterial roads. VicRoads consent must be obtained for works on any VicRoads/Arterial road.	Service Connections and Service Authority Works (Water Tapping, Sewer Tapping, Water Main Renewals, Telecommunication Cabling, Electrical Cabling) Any Other Works in the road reserve	All	$300.00

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Planning Fees

Change of Use Applications

Single Dwelling Applications

VicSmart Applications

Other Development Applications

Subdivision Applications

Permit Applications For More Than One Class

Amending an Application After Notice Has Been Given

Section 72 Amendment Applications

Secondary Consent (Non-Statutory)

Subdivision Certification

Other Fees

Advertising Fees (Non-Statutory)

Other Fees (Non - Statutory)

Other Statutory Fees

Building and Other Fees

Asset Protection Permit Fees

Development Plan Checking Fees

Consent to Undertake Works in the Road Reserve (Road Opening Permits) & Easement

Consent to Undertake Works in the Road Reserve (Road Opening Permits)

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