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

$366

5-9 Lot development

$873

10+ Lot development

$1,457
Unit apartment development plans Fee

Up to 10 unit apartment building

$366

11-40 unit apartment building

$873

41+ unit apartment building

$1,457
Commercial development plans (based on floor area of development) Fee

Small commercial development (<500m2)

$366

Medium commercial development (500-2000m2)

$873

Large commercial development (2000m2+)

$1,457
Industrial, factory, warehouse developments Fee

Single industrial, factory, warehouse development

$366

2-5 industrial / factory / warehouse developments

$873

6+ industrial, factory, warehouse developments

$1,457

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.

 $225

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).

$277

Retrospective permit fee is $416
Construction zone permit  
Construction zone permit application fee $117
Construction zone permit administration fee $645
Construction Zone Occupation $1.36 / sqm / day
Construction zone permit - extension of time
Construction zone permit - extension of time application fee $117
Construction zone permit - extension of timeadministration fee $130
Construction Zone Occupation $1.36/ 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 $349.80, 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 $366
Multi story complex / commercial / industrial $873

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 $349.80 (the statutory fee for secondary consents).

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

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