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Fee description	Regulation	Fee amount
Building permit details	51 (1)	$55.10
Designated special areas	51 (2)	$55.10
Mandatory inspection details	51 (3)	$55.10
Fast track fee (in addition to regulation fee)		$56.30

Apply for a building information certificate

Fee description		Fee amount
Lodgement fee		$42.00
Single domestic building	All documents (per permit)	$83.00
Single domestic building	Occupancy permit only (per permit)	$60.00
Commercial building or multiple domestic buildings	All documents (per permit)	$240.00
Commercial building or multiple domestic buildings	Occupancy permit only (per permit)	$114.00

Apply for building permit documentation

Fee description	Fee
Registration	$37.10
Information search	$55.10
Certificate of compliance lodgement (Form 23)	$23.80
Certificate of non-compliance lodgement (Form 24)	$449.10
Extension of time request	$78.00
Barrier compliance inspection (initial visit)	$365.00
Barrier compliance inspection Subsequent visit / Decommission Inspections	$167.00

Find out more about the pool and spa register

Fee description	Regulation	Fee amount
Siting	Part 5	$474.10
Flooding	153	$338.70
Build over easement	130	$360.00
Street alignment projections	109	$343.70
Protection of the public	116	$337.70
Above / below public facilities	134	$337.70
Re-stamping fee		$78.00
Amendment / Extension of Time		$205.00

Apply for council consent

Fee description		Fee amount
Council issued building permit		Price upon request
Amendment	Minor	$159.00
Amendment	Major	$345.00
Extension of time	Short-term (6 months)	$164.00
Extension of time	Long-term (12 months)	$326.00
Additional Inspection	Minor	$159.00
Additional Inspection	Major	$266.00

Apply for a building permit through the City

Fee description		Fee amount
Lodgement fee		$250.00
Late lodgement fee (less than 10 days notice provided)		$154.00
Street/footpath occupation (per bay, per day)	Residential zone	$0.80c
	Commercial zone	$1.25
	Gantry occupation only	$0.83
Car parking occupation (per bay, per day)	Metered parking	$53.00
	Unmetered parking	$29.00
	Restricted parking (Bus, Taxi, Loading, No Standing zones, Disability Parking Space)	$78.00
Secondary department approval			$175.00
Variation			$163.00

Fee description	Regulation	Fee amount
Owner details for protection works notice	113a	$69.10

Apply for owner details for protection works notices

Fee description	Details	Fee
Lodgement fee		$250.00
Application fee	Up to 999m2	$850.00
	1,000m2 to 4,999m2	$1,950.00
	5,000m2 to 9,999m2	$3,050.00
	10,000m2 plus	$4,150.00
Site inspection	Business hours	$260.00
	After hours	$376.00
	Public holiday	$520.00
Late lodgement fee (less than 10 days notice provided)		$450.00
Extension of time		$159.00

Fee description	Details	Fee
Lodgement fee		$200.00
Additional fee per structure		$256.00
Site inspection	Business hours	$260.00
	After hours	$376.00
	Public holiday	$520.00
Late lodgement fee (less than 10 days notice provided)		$450.00
Extension of time		$159.00

Fee description	Regulation	Fee amount
Section 30 lodgement	45	$142.10

Fee description	Fee amount
Registration or Renewal (per fee unit)	$17.27
Transfer of ownership	$86.35
Registration amendment	$80.00
Certification submission	$41.00
Site inspection	$165.00

Apply for caravan park approvals

Fee description	Details	Fee
Temporary occupancy permit		$1,600.00
Site inspection	Business hours	$260.00
	After hours	$376.00
	Public holiday	$520.00
Late lodgement fee (less than 10 days notice provided)		$450.00
Extension of time		$159.00

Fee description	Fee amount
Administration processing	$168.00
Site inspection	$532.00
Invoice processing	$103.00
Council comments application (Buildings constructed without Council consent)	$750.00
Title / company search	$30.00

Page last updated: Thursday, 20th August 2026

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