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Asset protection

These fees apply to permits for works that may impact roads, footpaths or other infrastructure. 

For more information see Asset protection.

Minor works

Minor works include verandah deck, pergola, alfresco area, retaining walls, underpinning, restumping.

  • Bond is retained until works are complete
  • A standard street frontage is 15 to 20 metres wide. Corner properties count as two street frontages
Fee type Fee
Asset protection permit - minor works - application fee $500
Asset protection permit - minor works - minimum bond $2000 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - extension of time - application fee 50% of the current permit fee**

*The bond may be increased depending on the works, the risk of damage, site conditions, the type of development, and whether the site is on an arterial road.

**Additional bond may be required if extent of works or potential damage justifies it.

Apply for an asset protection permit

Apply to extend an asset protection permit

Major works

Major works include demolition, single dwelling construction, swimming pool or spa, carport, shed, garage, dependent persons unit, extension, addition/alteration, earthworks.

  • Bond is retained until works are complete
  • A standard street frontage is 15 to 20 metres wide. Corner properties are considered to be two street frontages
Fee type Fee
Asset protection permit - major works - application fee $640
Asset protection permit - major works - minimum bond $2500 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - extension of time - application fee 50% of the current permit fee**

*The bond may be increased depending on the works, the risk of damage, site conditions, the type of development, and whether the site is on an arterial road.

**Additional bond may be required if extent of works or potential damage justifies it.

Apply for an asset protection permit

Apply to extend an asset protection permit

Industrial or warehouse

  • Bond is retained until works are complete
  • A standard street frontage is 15 to 20 metres wide. Corner properties are considered to be two street frontages
Fee type Fee
Asset protection permit - industrial or warehouse - application fee $850
Asset protection permit - industrial or warehouse - minimum bond $3500 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - extension of time - application fee 50% of the current permit fee**

*The bond may be increased depending on the works, the risk of damage, site conditions, the type of development, and whether the site is on an arterial road.

**Additional bond may be required if extent of works or potential damage justifies it.

Apply for an asset protection permit

Apply to extend an asset protection permit

Multi-dwelling developments

  • Bond is retained until works are complete
  • A standard street frontage is 15 to 20 metres wide. Corner properties are considered to be two street frontages
Fee type Fee
Asset protection permit - 2 dwellings or lots - application fee $850
Asset protection permit - 2 dwellings or lots - minimum bond $4500 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - 3 to 5 dwellings or lots - application fee $1130
Asset protection permit - 3 to 5 dwellings or lots - minimum bond $4500 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - 6 to 9 dwellings or lots - application fee $1410
Asset protection permit - 6 to 9 dwellings or lots - minimum bond $4500 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - 10 or more dwellings or lots - application fee $1690
Asset protection permit - 10 or more dwellings or lots - minimum bond $4500 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - extension of time - application fee 50% of the current permit fee**

*The bond may be increased depending on the works, the risk of damage, site conditions, the type of development, and whether the site is on an arterial road.

**Additional bond may be required if extent of works or potential damage justifies it.

Apply for an asset protection permit

Apply to extend an asset protection permit

Multistorey complex or commercial developments

  • Bond is retained until works are complete
  • A standard street frontage is 15 to 20 metres wide. Corner properties are considered to be two street frontages
Fee type Fee
Asset protection permit - multistorey or commercial - application fee $2820
Asset protection permit - multistorey or commercial - minimum bond $6000 per street frontage*
Asset protection permit - extension of time - application fee 50% of the current permit fee**

*The bond may be increased depending on the works, the risk of damage, site conditions, the type of development, and whether the site is on an arterial road.

**Additional bond may be required if extent of works or potential damage justifies it.

Apply for an asset protection permit

Apply to extend an asset protection permit

Building permits

These fees apply to building permits and related requests.

For more information see Building permits.

Building and demolition

Fee type Fee (includes GST)
Building permit (regulation 24) - application fee $500 *
Demolition permit (section 29A) - application fee $96.70
Change an approved permit
Building permit - class 1 - amendment - application fee $660
Building permit - class 2 to 9 - amendment - application fee $900
Building permit - class 10 - amendment - application fee $660

*This is the application fee only. The balance of the permit fee will be invoiced separately based upon cost of building works.

Apply for a building permit

Apply for a demolition permit

Change a building permit

Property and permit information

Fee type Fee (includes GST)
Property information - building permit history (regulation 51.1) - application fee $53.60
Property information - property particulars (regulation 51.2) - application fee $53.60
Property information - inspection approval dates (regulation 51.3) - application fee $53.60
Property information - legal point of discharge (regulation 133) - application fee $238.20
Copies of building plans and documents - residential - application fee $200
Copies of building plans and documents - commercial - first permit - application fee $330
Copies of building plans and documents - commercial - additional permit - application fee $190 per permit

Request property information

Request building plans and documents

Building regulation report and consent

1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Fee type Fee
Building in areas liable to flooding - Regulation 153
Application fee $329.60
Construction on designated land or designated works - Regulation 154
Application fee $329.60
Build over easement - Regulation 130
Application fee $329.60
Retrospective application fee $494.40

Siting report and consent (dispensation)
Front fence dispensation - Regulations 89 and 92
Report and consent - per regulation $211.50*
Extension of time to report and consent $105.75
*Additional application fee where building permit has been issued or work has been commenced
First regulation $555.00
Each subsequent regulation $351.00
Boundary setback dispensation (front, side and rear setback) - Regulations 73, 74, 74a and 79
Report and consent - per regulation $461.45*
Extension of time to report and consent $230.75
*Additional application fee where building permit has been issued or work has been commenced
First regulation $555.00
Each subsequent regulation $351.00
Other building dispensations - Regulations 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 86A, 86B, 87, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97
Report and consent - per regulation $461.40*
Extension of time to report and consent $235.00
*Additional application fee where building permit has been issued or work has been commenced
First regulation $555.00
Each subsequent regulation $351.00

Business registration

These fees apply to business permits and registrations administered by Council.

For more information see Business permits and registration.

Aquatic facility

These fees apply to Class 1 aquatic facilities.

Fee type Fee
Aquatic facility - registration fee $315 annually
Aquatic facility - transfer fee (sale of business) $180

Register an aquatic facility

Update business ownership or details

Domestic animal business

These fees apply to animal boarding facilities, dog training companies and pet shops.

For more information see Domestic animal business permit.

Fee type Fee
Domestic animal business permit - registration fee $295
Domestic animal business permit - registration renewal fee Varies

Register a domestic animal business

Food premises

These fees apply to business premises that are used for the sale or preparation of food.

Fee type Fee
Large manufacturers or supermarkets - pre-application fee $558
Large manufacturers or supermarkets - registration fee $3075 annually
Large restaurants/cafes/hotels/clubs (more than 100 seats) - pre-application fee $440
Large restaurants/cafes/hotels/clubs (more than 100 seats) - registration fee $910 annually
Class 1 food premises - pre-application fee $435
Class 1 food premises - registration fee $771 annually
Class 2 & 2H commercial food premises - pre-application fee $435
Class 2 commercial food premises - registration fee $636 annually
Class 2 community food premises - pre-application fee $295
Class 2 community food premises - registration fee $318 annually
Class 2 community food premises (once off temporary event) - registration fee $164
Class 3 & 3A commercial food premises - pre-application fee $295
Class 3 & 3A commercial food premises - registration fee $479 annually
Class 3 community food premises - pre-application fee $259
Class 3 community food premises - registration fee $240 annually
Class 3 community food premises - registration fee (once off temporary event) $121
Class 4 food premises - pre-application fee Exempt
Class 4 food premises - registration fee Exempt
Food premises (all classes) - transfer fee (sale of business) $293
Pre-purchase inspection - express (within 5 business days) $370
Pre-purchase inspection - standard (within 10 business days) $290
Food premises plan - assessment fee $213

Apply for a pre-application review

Register a food premises

Request a pre-purchase inspection

Update business ownership or details

Health and beauty premises

These fees apply to business premises that provide hairdressing, temporary make-up, beauty treatments, ear and body piercing, tattooing or colonic irrigation.

Fee type Fee
Health and beauty premises - pre-application fee
 $223
Health and beauty premises - Risk 1 (tattooing, skin penetration) - registration fee $390 annually
Health and beauty premises - Risk 2 (beauty treatment) - registration fee $315 annually
Health and beauty premises - Risk 3 (hairdressing, temporary make-up only) - registration fee $327
Health and beauty premises - transfer fee (sale of business) $180
Pre-purchase inspection - express (within 5 business days) $370
Pre-purchase inspection - standard (within 10 business days) $290
Health and beauty premises plan - assessment fee $213

Apply for a pre-application review

Register a health and beauty premises.

Request a pre-purchase inspection

Update business ownership or details.

Prescribed accommodation

These fees apply to prescribed accommodation premises such as hotels, motels, residential accommodation and rooming houses.

Fee type Fee
Prescribed accommodation - pre-application fee $223
Prescribed accommodation - rooming house - registration fee $423 annually
Prescribed accommodation - 4 to 20 beds - registration fee $387 annually
Prescribed accommodation - 21 to 40 beds - registration fee $569 annually
Prescribed accommodation - 41+ beds - registration fee $778 annually
Pre-purchase inspection - express (within 5 business days) $370
Pre-purchase inspection - standard (within 10 business days) $290
Prescribed accommodation plan - assessment fee $213

Apply for a pre-application review

Register a prescribed accommodation premises

Request a pre-purchase inspection

Update business ownership or details

Engineering plan

1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Fee type Fee

Engineering subdivision fees

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.

Engineering plan checking fee

The fee for checking engineering plans for all developments other than subdivisons will be based upon the size of the development.
Residential development plan
2-4 Lot development $412
5-9 Lot development $983
10+ Lot development $1,641
Unit apartment development plans
Up to 10 unit apartment building $412
11-40 unit apartment building $983
41+ unit apartment building $1,641
Commercial development plans (based on floor area of development)
Small commercial development (<500m2) $412
Medium commercial development (500-2000m2) $983
Large commercial development (2000m2+) $1,641
Industrial, factory, warehouse developments
Single industrial, factory, warehouse development $412
2-5 industrial / factory / warehouse developments $983
6+ industrial, factory, warehouse developments $1,641
Construction management plan
Residential Development $412
Multi story complex / commercial / industrial $983

Amendments to Endorsed Plans

When an applicant/consultant/contractor requires minor amendments to a previously Endorsed Engineering Plan or Endorsed Construction Management Plan, Council will charge an amendment fee (the statutory fee for secondary consents).

Please note these fees are subject to change depending on the nature of the development.
Amendment fee $369.80

Filming in Maroondah

These fees apply to permits for filming on Council owned land.

Fee type Fee
Low impact filming - processing fee $79
High impact filming - processing fee $514
Student project - processing fee Exempt

Apply for a filming permit

Freedom of information

These fees apply to freedom of information requests made to Council.

For more information see Freedom of information request.

Fee type Fee
Freedom of information request - application fee $33.60
Freedom of information request - search fee $25.22 per hour*
Freedom of information request - document inspection - supervision fee $25.22 per hour*
Freedom of information request - photocopy (A4, black and white) - copy fee $0.20 per page*

*Additional fees may apply for:

  • Documents larger than A4 or which are requested in colour
  • Listening to or viewing a tape
  • Written transcript of a recording
  • Providing access in a form other than photocopying.

Hoarding on Council land

These fees apply to permits for occupying Council land with hoardings.

For more information see Hoarding.

Fee type Fee (GST included)
Hoarding permit (regulation 116) - application fee $335.60
Hoarding permit - domestic - occupation fee $80 per week
Hoarding permit - commercial (declared roads or activity centres) - occupation fee

$10.70 per m² per week

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

$6.75 per m² per week

Min fee $185

Apply for a hoarding permit

Immunisation

These fees apply to immunisation services provided by Council. 

For more information see Immunisation services.

Fee type Fee
Influenza (flu) - immunisation fee $31 per dose*
Chicken pox - immunisation fee $90 per dose
Hepatitis B - immunisation fee $48 per dose
Whooping cough (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) - immunisation fee $64 per dose
Meningococcal B (Bexsero) - immunisation fee $160 per dose

*Influenza vaccine is free for eligible people under the National Immunisation Program.

Book into a public immunisation session

Infrastructure and construction

These fees apply to permits and approvals for works that affect roads or Council infrastructure.

For more information see Infrastructure and construction permits.

Construction zone

These fees apply to permits for occupying part of a road or footpath to support construction works.

Fee type Fee
Construction zone permit - application fee $132
Construction zone permit - administration fee $726
Construction zone permit - occupation fee $1.53 per m2 per day
Construction zone permit - extension of time - application fee $132
Construction zone permit - extension of time - administration fee $147
Construction zone permit - extension of time - occupation fee $1.53 per m2 per day

Apply for a construction zone permit

Apply to extend a construction zone permit

Drainage and service connections

These fees apply to permits for connecting to Council drainage or service infrastructure.

  • Retrospective fee applies when works have already occurred.
Fee type Fee
Drainage connection permit - application fee $312
Drainage connection permit - retrospective application fee $468
Service connection permit - application fee $312
Service connection permit - retrospective application fee $468

Apply for a drainage connection permit

Apply for a service connection permit

Temporary storage container

These fees apply to permits for placing temporary storage containers on Council land.

  • Bond retained until works are complete.
Fee type Fee
Temporary storage container permit - application fee $532
Temporary storage container permit - bond $2000

Apply for a temporary storage container permit

Traffic management

These fees apply to permits for managing traffic or pedestrian safety during works on Council-owned roads, footpaths or naturestrips.

For more information see Temporary traffic management.

Fee type Fee
Temporary traffic management permit - 1 to 3 days - application fee $283
Temporary traffic management permit - 4 to 10 days - application fee $566
Temporary traffic management permit - 11 to 20 days - application fee $849
Temporary traffic management permit - 21 to 30 days - application fee $1132
Temporary traffic management permit - 31 or more days (maximum of 12 months) - application fee $1415
Temporary traffic management permit - amendment - base fee $168
Temporary traffic management permit - amendment - additional fee $283 per increase*

*An increase happens when the approved number of days moves into the next time range. For example, changing from '1 to 3 days' to '11 to 20 days' counts as two increases. You will be charged [base fee] + [additional fee × 2].

Apply for a temporary traffic management permit

Apply to amend a temporary traffic management permit

Vehicle crossing

These fees apply to approvals and permits for constructing, modifying or temporarily installing vehicle crossings.

  • Retrospective fee applies when works have already occurred.
Fee type Fee
Vehicle crossing consent - reconstruction in same location - application fee $79
Vehicle crossing consent - relocation - application fee $158
Vehicle crossing consent - additional vehicle crossing - application fee $158
Vehicle crossing consent - widening vehicle crossing - application fee $158
Vehicle crossing permit - application fee $312
Vehicle crossing permit - retrospective application fee $468
Temporary vehicle crossing permit - application fee $312
Temporary vehicle crossing permit - retrospective application fee $468

Apply for a vehicle crossing consent

Apply for a vehicle crossing permit

Onsite wastewater management / septic tank system

These fees apply to applications and approvals for onsite wastewater management systems.

For more information see Onsite Wastewater Management Systems (Septic tank system).

Fee type Fee
Onsite wastewater management permit - construct, install or alter (up to 8.2 hours work) - application fee $821.67
48.88 FU
Onsite wastewater management permit - construct, install or alter (assessment over 8.2 hours) - additional fee $102.88 per hour
6.12 FU
Onsite wastewater management permit - construct, install or alter - maximum application fee $2276.58
135.43 FU
Onesite wastewater management permit - minor alteration - application fee $626.17
37.25FU
Onsite wasterwater management permit - amendment - application fee $174.49
10.38 FU
Onsite wasterwater management permit - transfer fee $166.92
9.93 FU
Onsite wastewater management permit - exemption (up to 2.6 hours work) - application fee $246.60
14.67 FU
Onsite wastewater management permit - exemption (over 2.6 hours) - application fee $99.85 per hour
5.94 FU
Wastewater application - exemption to a required permit - maximum fee limit $1032.30
61.41 FU
Wastewater application - renewal fee $139.69 annually
8.31 FU
Life cycle assessment - assessment fee $235

Apply for an onsite wastewater management system permit

Parking permits

These fees apply to parking permits and parking vouchers issued by Council.

For more information see Parking permits.

Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Area

  • 6 month permits are issued for applications received from January to June
  • 12 month permits are issued for applications received from July to December
Fee type Fee
Resident parking permit - first permit - 6 months - application fee $33.50 annually
Resident parking permit - first permit - 12 months - application fee $66.50 annually
Resident parking permit - second permit - 6 months - application fee $57 annually
Resident parking permit - second permit - 12 months - application fee $111.50 annually
Resident parking permit - third permit - 6 months - application fee $87 annually
Resident parking permit - third permit - 12 months - application fee $173.50 annually
Visitor parking vouchers - booklet fee $53 per booklet

Apply for a resident parking permit

Apply for visitor parking vouchers

Croydon traders

Fee type Fee
Croydon traders parking permit - 12 months (1 July to 30 June) - application fee $240 per permit
Croydon traders parking permit - 9 months (1 October to 30 June) - application fee $180 per permit
Croydon traders parking permit - 6 months (1 January to 30 June) - application fee $120 per permit
Croydon traders parking permit - 3 months (1 April to 30 June) - application fee $60 per permit

Apply for a Croydon traders parking permit

Builders and contractors

Fee type Fee
Builder or contractor parking permit - application fee $23 per permit

Apply for a builder or contractor parking permit

Pet registration

10 April 2026 - 9 April 2027

For more information see Pet registration and renewal.

First time registration

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

Please note: Dogs and cats must be microchipped.

Register your pet for the first time online

Dog registration fees

Registration type Full fee Pension concession fee
Desexed OR over 10 years of age OR registered with Dogs Victoria $69 annually $35 annually
Entire (undesexed) $229 annually $115 annually
Entire (undesexed) AND registered with Dogs Victoria (for breeding purposes) $69 annually
$35 annually
Entire (undesexed) under 6 months of age $69 annually
$35 annually
Restricted Breed, Declared Menacing or Dangerous Dogs cannot be processed online. Please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33. $390 annually
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

Cat registration fees

Registration type Full fee Pension concession fee
Desexed OR over 10 years of age OR registered with Feline Control Council $55 annually
$27.50 annually
Entire (undesexed) $170 annually
$85 annually
Entire (undesexed) AND registered with Feline Control Council (for breeding purposes) $55 annually
$27.50 annually
Entire (under 6 months of age) $55 annually
$27.50 annually
Transfer from another council (proof of registration required) Free

Pay cat registration renewal online

Reduced fees

Reduced fees may be available on registrations where the animal is desexed or over 10 years of age or part of a Domestic Animal Business or applicable organisation.

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

Applicable organisations

An applicable organisation is approved by the Minister for Agriculture under section 5A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (DA Act). Proof of membership must be provided when you apply.

Organisations include:

See all current applicable organisations

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.

Assistance dogs

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

See more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Keeping additional animals or birds

Fee type Fee
Keeping additional animals permit - annual renewal required
Application fee $68

For more information see Permitted number of pets.

Planning permits

Fees and charges below relate to planning permit triggers under the Maroondah Planning Scheme. 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.

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

Planning permits

  • Fees are non-refundable
  • For combined applications, the total fee is based on the highest applicable fee plus 50% of each additional statutory fee.

For more information see Do I need a planning permit?.

Fee type Fee
Use of land
Class 1 (Use of land, including car parking and liquor licence applications) - application fee $1496.10
Class 1 (Use of land, including car parking and liquor licence applications) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 1 (amendment to a permit to change the use allowed by the permit or allow a new use of land) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Single dwelling

These fees apply to development or use & development for a single dwelling on a lot including additions/alterations or ancillary development (shed, carport, deck etc).

Fee class is determined by estimated cost of development.
Class 2 (up to $10,000) - application fee $226.90
Class 2 (up to $10,000) - Section 72 amendment fee $226.90
Class 3 ($10,000 to $100,000) - application fee $714.40
Class 3 ($10,000 to $100,000) - Section 72 amendment fee $714.40
Class 4 ($100,000 to $500,000) - application fee $1462.50
Class 4 ($100,000 to $500,000) - Section 72 amendment fee $1462.50
Class 5 ($500,000 to $1M) - application fee $1580.10
Class 5 ($500,000 to $1M) - Section 72 amendment fee $1580.10
Class 6 ($1M to $2M) - application fee $1697.80
Class 6 ($1M to $2M) - Section 72 amendment fee $1697.80
VicSmart

These fees apply to VicSmart planning permit applications.

Fee class is determined by estimated cost of development.
Class 7 (up to $10,000) - application fee $226.90
Class 7 (up to $10,000) - Section 72 amendment fee $226.90
Class 8 (over $10,000) - application fee $487.50
Class 8 (over $10,000) - Section 72 amendment fee $487.50
Class 9 (subdivision or consolidation) - application fee $226.90
Class 9 (subdivision or consolidation) - Section 72 amendment fee $226.90
Class 10 (all other VicSmart applications) - application fee $226.90
Class 10 (all other VicSmart applications) - Section 72 amendment fee $226.90

All other developments
These fees apply to developments (other than single dwelling on a lot with an estimated cost of development of less than $2M) such as multi dwellings, signage, factory, warehouse and apartment buildings.

Fee class is determined by estimated cost of development.
Class 11 (up to $100,000) - application fee $1302.80
Class 11 (up to $100,000) - Section 72 amendment fee $1302.80
Class 12 ($100,000 to $1M) - application fee $1756.60
Class 12 ($100,000 to $1M) - Section 72 amendment fee $1756.60
Class 13 ($1M to $5M) - application fee $3874.70
Class 13 ($1M to $5M) - Section 72 amendment fee $3874.70
Class 14 ($5M to $15M) - application fee $9875.90
Class 14 ($5M to $15M) - Section 72 amendment fee $3874.70
Class 15 ($15M to $50M) - application fee $29123.30
Class 15 ($15M to $50M) - Section 72 amendment fee $3874.70
Class 16 (more than $50M) - application fee $65458.10
Class 16 (more than $50M) - Section 72 amendment fee $3874.70
Subdivision
These fees apply to subdivision applications (other than VicSmart applications).
Class 17 (subdivide an existing building) - application fee $1496.10
Class 17 (subdivide an existing building) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 18 (subdivide land into two lots) - application fee $1496.10
Class 18 (subdivide land into two lots) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 19 (realignment of common boundary between lots or consolidate two or more lots) - application fee $1496.10
Class 19 (realignment of common boundary between lots or consolidate two or more lots) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 20 (subdivide land) - application fee $1496.10 per 100 lots
Class 20 (subdivide land) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10 per 100 lots
Class 21(a) (create, vary or remove a restriction) - application fee $1496.10
Class 21(a) (create, vary or remove a restriction) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 21(b) (create or remove a right of way) - application fee $1496.10
Class 21(b) (create or remove a right of way) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 21(c) (create, vary or remove an easement, other than right of way) - application fee $1496.10
Class 21(c) (create, vary or remove an easement, other than right of way) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Class 21(d) (vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement in a crown grants, other than right of way) - application fee $1496.10
Class 21(d) (vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement in a crown grants, other than right of way) - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Certification of plan of subdivision or statement of compliance $198.40
Alteration to plan of subdivision $126.10
Amend a certified plan of subdivision $159.70
Other planning permits
These fees apply to permits not otherwise provided for in the regulations.
Class 22 - application fee $1496.10
Class 22 - Section 72 amendment fee $1496.10
Combined applications
For combined applications, the total fee is based on the highest applicable fee plus 50% of each additional statutory fee.

Apply for a planning permit

Tree and native vegetation removal

These fees apply to permits to remove, lop or destroy trees or native vegetation.

  • Fees are non-refundable

For more information see Tree and native vegetation removal.

Fee type Fee (includes GST)
Planning permit - 1 tree $160.70
Planning permit - 2 trees $194.30
Planning permit - 3 trees $229
Planning permit - 4 trees $263
Planning permit - 5 trees $298
Planning permit - 6 or more trees $332.50
Planning permit - vegetation removal in overlay (VPO, HO or NCO) $332.50

Apply for a tree or native vegetation removal permit

Other amendments and extensions

  • Fees are non-refundable
Fee type Fee (includes GST)
Current applications
Section 57A (amendment to a current application after advertising) 40% of application fee*
Planning permits
Secondary consent amendment $369.80
Class 2(a) (to change the statement of what the permit allows) $1,496.10
Class 2(b) (to change any or all of the conditions which apply to the permit) $1,496.10
Extension of time to a planning permit $386
Section 173 agreements
Amend or end a Section 173 agreement $748

*Additional fee applies if the development cost increases and changes the permit class

Amend a current application

Amend a planning permit

Amend a Section 173 agreement

Planning information and history requests

  • Fees are non-refundable
Fee type Fee (includes GST)
Planning information request $230.50
Planning information request (reduced rate) $142 *
Permit history request - first two permits $428
Permit history request - subsequent permits $111 per permit
Permit history request - first two permits (reduced rate) $159 *
Permit history request - subsequent permits (reduced rate) $43 per permit*

*Reduced rate applies to single dwellings in a residential zone.

Request planning information

Request permit history

Other fees

  • Fees are non-refundable
Fee type Fee
Determination to the satisfaction of Council $369.80
Written consent (including under section 173 agreement) $369.80 per consent
Certificate of compliance $369.80 per certificate
Planning permit - public notification - base fee $255.30
Planning permit - public notification - additional fee $11.80 per property
Photocopying - A4 - black and white $2.30 per page
Photocopying - A4 - colour $3.30 per page
Photocopying - A3 - black and white $3.30 per page
Photocopying - A3 - colour $5.60 per page
Photocopying - A1 - black and white $30.50 per page
Photocopying - A1 - colour $67.60 per page

Street trading and activities

These fees apply when a permit is required to conduct street activities on Council land.

For more information see Street trading and activities.

Street art and performances

  • Fee exemption may apply to applicants who are residents of Maroondah, school groups, or students who reside or attend school in Maroondah. 
Fee type Fee
Street art permit - application fee $57
Street performer permit - application fee $57

Apply for a street art permit

Apply for a street performer permit

Advertising and signage

Fee type Fee
Community advertising billboard permit - application fee Exempt
Real estate agent advertising permit - application fee $532 annually

Apply for a community advertising billboard permit

Apply for a real estate agent advertising permit

Fundraising

  • Fee exemption may apply to organisations registered under the Fundraising Act.
Fee type Fee
Fundraising permit - application fee $145

Apply for a fundraising permit

Commercial street activities

Fee type Fee
Street selling permit - application fee $3495 annually
Street activities permit - one category - application fee $162
Street activities permit - two categories - application fee $282
Street activities permit - three categories - application fee $445
Street activities permit - space over 6m² - additional fee $48 per m²

Apply for a street selling permit

Apply for a street activities permit

Vehicle access to a reserve

These fees apply when requesting access to a reserve with a vehicle.

  • Bond retained until works are complete.
Fee type Fee
Vehicle access to a reserve permit - application fee $605

Vehicle access to a reserve permit - minimum bond

 $3000 *

*Amount may vary depending on the type of works and potential to cause damage. In some cases, Council may require a higher bond.

Apply for a vehicle access to a reserve permit

Waste services

Residential waste services

These fees apply to households that receive residential waste services.

  • Charges are applied pro rata if service is changed during the financial year.
  • Conditions apply for additional bins and eligibility must be confirmed with Council.

For more information see Residential waste services.

Fee type Fee
Residential waste - standard service (120 litre general waste bin, 240 litre recycling bin and 240 litre FOGO bin) $465 annually
Residential waste - reduced service (80 litre general waste bin, 240 litre recycling bin and 240 litre FOGO bin) $385 annually
Residential waste - additional full set of 3 bins $493 annually
Residential waste - additional general waste bin (120 litre) $296 annually
Residential waste - additional food and garden organics bin (240 litre) $230 annually
Residential waste - additional recycling bin (240 litre) $0 *

*From 1 July 2026, an additional recycling bin will incur an annual fee of approximately $60.

Commercial waste services

These fees apply to commercially rated businesses.

  • Limit of one additional recycling bin per property
  • Conditions apply and eligibility must be confirmed with Council.

For more information see Commercial and industrial waste services.

Fee type Fee
Commercial waste - general waste bin (240 litre) - collected once a week $830 annually
Commercial waste - general waste bin (240 litre) - collected three times a week $1822 annually
Commercial waste - recycling bin (240 litre) - collected fortnightly $185 annually

Industrial waste services

These fees apply to industrial businesses such as factories, workshops and warehouses.

  • Conditions apply and eligibility must be confirmed with Council.

For more information see Commercial and industrial waste services.

Fee type Fee
Industrial waste - general waste bin (80 litre) - collected once a week $376 annually
Industrial waste - general waste bin (120 litre) - collected once a week $447 annually
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