Planning application fees are set by the State Government under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 which are reviewed on a regular basis and updated each financial year. We also set fees for some elements of local planning.
Fee Units
The regulations set fees in 'fee units'. A 'fee unit' value is adjusted each year by the Treasurer's amount and is published in the Government Gazette.
In the tables below, the 'fee units' have been converted to a dollar value based on the value of a 'fee unit' as it is set for the applicable financial year.
In accordance with the Monetary Units Act 2004, the value of a fee unit for the:
- 2024/25 financial year is $16.33
- 2025/26 financial year is $16.81
The information on this website does not replace the need to acquaint yourself with the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 and the Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016. For advice about paying a planning fee contact planning.schemes@transport.vic.gov.au.
Fees for Permits
Fees for applications for permits under section 47 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (regulation 9)
Use of land
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 1 | Use only | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
Single dwelling use or development if the cost of development is:
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 2 | $10,000 or less | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
| 3 | More than $10,000 but not more than $100,000 | $714.40 (42.5 fee units) |
| 4 | More than $100,000 but not more than $500,000 | $1,462.50 (87 fee units) |
| 5 | More than $500,000 but not more than $1,000,000 | $1,580.10 (94 fee units) |
| 6 | More than $1,000,000 but not more than $2,000,000 | $1,697.80 (101 fee units) |
VicSmart applications
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 7 | If the estimated cost of development is $10,000 or less | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
| 8 | If the estimated cost of development is more than $10,000 | $487.50 (29 fee units) |
| 9 | Subdivide or consolidate land | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
| 10 | Other applications (excluding class 7, 8 or 9 permit) | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
Other development if the cost of development is:
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 11 | $100,000 or less | $1,302.80 (77.5 fee units) |
| 12 | More than $100,000 but not more than $1,000,000 | $1,756.60 (104.5 fee units) |
| 13 | More than $1,000,000 but not more than $5,000,000 | $3,874.70 (230.5 fee units) |
| 14 | More than $5,000,000 but not more than $15,000,000 | $9,875.90 (587.5 fee units) |
| 15 | More than $15,000,000 but not more than $50,000,000 | $29,123.30 (1732.5 fee units) |
| 16 | More than $50,000,000 | $65,458.10 (3894 fee units) |
Subdivision
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 17 | To subdivide an existing building (other than a class 9 permit) | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 18 | To subdivide land into 2 lots (other than a class 9 or class 17 permit) | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 19 | To effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or consolidate 2 or more lots (other than a class 9 permit) | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 20 | Subdivide land (other than a class 9, class 17, class 18, or class 19 permit) | $1,496.10 per 100 lots (89 fee units) |
| 21 | • create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or • create or remove a right-of-way; or • create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or • vary or remove a condition like an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant. | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 22 | A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
Fees for amending permits
Fees for applications to amend permits under section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (regulation 11).
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 1 | Amendment to a permit to change the use of land allowed by the permit or allow a new use of land. | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 2 | Amendment to a permit to change the statement of what the permit allows or to change any or all of the conditions that apply to the permit. | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
Single dwelling use or development if the cost of the additional development is:
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 3 | $10,000 or less | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
| 4 | More than $10,000 but not more than $100,000 | $714.40 (42.5 fee units) |
| 5 | More than $100,000 but not more than $500,000 | $1,462.50 (87 fee units) |
| 6 | More than $500,000 | $1,580.10 (94 fee units) |
VicSmart applications
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 7 | Amendment to a class 7 permit - if the cost of any additional development is $10,000 or less | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
| 8 | Amendment to a class 8 permit - if the cost of any additional development is more than $10,000 | $487.50 (29 fee units) |
| 9 | Amendment to a class 9 permit - subdivide or consolidate land | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
| 10 | Amendment to a class 10 permit (a VicSmart application other than a class 7, 8 or 9 permit) | $226.90 (13.5 fee units) |
Other development if the cost of the additional development is:
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 11 | $100,000 or less | $1,302.80 (77.5 fee units) |
| 12 | More than $100,000 but not more than $1,000,000 | $1,756.60 (104.5 fee units) |
| 13 | More than $1,000,000 | $3,874.70 (230 fee units) |
Subdivision
| Class | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 14 | Amendment to a permit - to subdivide an existing building (other than a class 9 permit) | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 15 | Amendment to a permit - to subdivide land into two lots (other than a class 9 or 17 permit) | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 16 | Amendment to a permit - to effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or to consolidate two or more lots (other than a class 9 permit) | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 17 | Amendment to a permit - to subdivide land (other than a class 9, 17, 18 or 19 permit) | $1,496.10 per 100 lots created (89 fee units) |
| 18 | Amendment to a permit to: a) create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or b) create or remove a right of way; or c) create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or d) vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant. | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
| 19 | Amendment to a permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation | $1,496.10 (89 fee units) |
Other fees
| Regulation | Description | 2025/26 Fees |
| 7 | 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. | $4,538.70 (270 fee units) |
| 8 | For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme exempted from certain requirements prescribed under section 20A of the Act. | $1,092.70 (65 fee units) |
| 10 | For combined permit applications | Sum of the highest 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. |
| 12 | Amend an application for a permit or an application to amend a permit | a) Under section 57A(3)(a) of the Act the fee to amend an application for a permit after notice is given is 40% of the application fee for that class of permit set out in the Table at regulation 9. b) Under section 57A(3)(a) of the Act the fee to amend an application to amend a permit after notice is given is 40% of the application fee for that class of permit set out in the Table at regulation 11 and any additional fee under c) below. c) If an application to amend an application for a permit or amend an application to amend a permit has the effect of changing the class of that permit to a new class, having a higher application fee set out in the Table to regulation 9, the applicant must pay an additional fee being the difference the original class of application and the amended class of permit. |
| 13 | Combined application to amend permit | The sum of the highest of the fees applied if separate applications were made and 50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made. |
| 14 | Combined permit and planning scheme amendment Under section 96A(4)(a) of the Act | The sum of the fee(s) for the amendment to the planning scheme (regulation 6) and whichever of the following applies: A) 50% of the fee if the permit applications had been made separately; or B) If the permit application is for more than one class of permit (regulation 9), the highest of the fees that would have applied if the permit applications had been made separately. |
| 15 | For a certificate of compliance | $369.80 (22 fee units) |
| 16 | For an agreement to a proposal to amend or end an agreement under section 173 of the Act | $748.00 (44.5 fee units) |
| 17 | For a planning certificate | a) $25.20 - non electronic application b) $8.20 - electronic application (1.5 fee units) |
| 18 | Where a planning scheme specifies that a matter must be done to the satisfaction of a responsible authority, Minister, public authority, or municipal council. | $369.80 (22 fee units) |
Subdivision fees
Councils and referral authorities provide services under the Subdivision Act 1988 which attract a fee in accordance with the Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016.
These services include:
- processing an application for certification of a plan of subdivision
- preparing an engineering plan
- supervising works
- checking engineering plans.
| Regulation | Purpose | 2025/26 Fees |
| 6 | For certification of a plan of subdivision | $198.40 (11.8 fee units) |
| 7 | Alteration of plan under section 10(2) of the Act | $126.10 (7.5 fee units) |
| 8 | Amendment of certified plan under section 11(1) of the Act | $159.70 (9.5 fee units) |
| 9 | Checking of engineering plans | 0.75% of the estimated cost of construction of the works proposed in the engineering plan (maximum fee) |
| 10 | Engineering plan prepared by council | 3.5% of the cost of works proposed in the engineering plan (maximum fee) |
| 11 | Supervision of works | 2.5% of the estimated cost of construction of the works (maximum fee) |
Planning and subdivision fees 2025/26
| Purpose | Fees |
Planning Enquiries and Request Fees | |
| Enquiries/ General Information Requests (GST inclusive) | $291.50 |
| Pre-Application Meeting – Intermediate (GST inclusive) | $296.70 |
| Pre-Application Meeting – Advanced (GST inclusive) | $794.00 |
| Planning requirement enquiries (individual fee) (GST inclusive) | $190.60 |
| Request for Copy of Planning Permit Information (Permit/Endorsed Plans) (GST inclusive) | $212.70 |
| Extension of Time (EOT) – VicSmart | $200.00 |
| Extension of Time (EOT) – 1 | $450.00 |
| Extension of Time (EOT) – 2 | $600.00 |
| Extension of time (EOT) - Subsequent requests | $750.00 |
| Secondary Consent Request | $665.00 |
| Inspection and written confirmation of compliance | $370.80 |
| Condition Plan (Re-check fees) First assessment free. Additional assessments at cost | $259.60 |
| Consent to Build outside Building envelope | $582.20 |
Subdivision Fees | |
| Inspection prior to issue of Statement of Compliance, first assessment free. Additional assessments at a cost (Subdivision) | $344.10 |
| Development Engineering Plan Checking Fee | $257.50 |
| Section 173 Agreement Administration Fee (GST inclusive) | $372.90 |
| Section 173 Agreement Administration Fee (Simple Growth Area Infrastructure Agreement) (GST inclusive) | $742.00 |
| Section 173 Agreement Administration Fee (Complex Growth Area Infrastructure Agreement) (GST inclusive) | $1,113.00 |
Planning Advertising and Public Notice Fees | |
| Administration Fee (GST inclusive) | $96.00 |
| Sign on Site (GST inclusive – per sign) | $260.60 |
| Notification to owners/occupiers per notice for 1 to 20 Notices (GST inclusive) | $9.00 |
| Notification to owners/occupiers per notice for 21 plus Notices (GST inclusive) | $3.20 |
| Notification in Local Newspaper (GST inclusive) | $864.00 |
Fees for stages of an amendment to a planning scheme
2025/26 fees for planning scheme amendments under Part 3 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987(regulation 6).
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- Stage 1
For:
- considering a request to amend a planning scheme; and
- taking action required by Division 1 of Part 3 of the Act; and
- considering any submissions which do not seek a change to the amendment; and
- if applicable, abandoning the amendment
$3,462.90 (206 fee units)
- Stage 2
For:
- considering
(i) up to and including 10 submissions which seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel;
$17,163.00 (1021 fee units); or
(ii) 11 to (and including) 20 submissions which seek a change to an amendment and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel;
$34,292.40 (2040 fee units) or
(iii) submissions that exceed 20 submissions which seek a change to an amendment, and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel;
$45,840.90 (2727 fee units)
- helping a panel in accordance with section 158 of the Act; and
- 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; and
- 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.
- Stage 3
For:
- adopting the amendment or part of the amendment in accordance with section 29 of the Act; and
- submitting the amendment for approval by the Minister in accordance with section 31 of the Act; and
- giving the notice of the approval of the amendment required by section 36(2) of the Act.
$546.30 (32.5 fee units) if the Minister is not the planning authority or nil fee if the Minister is the planning authority.
- Stage 4
For:
- consideration by the Minister of a request to approve the amendment in accordance with section 35 of the Act; and
- giving notice of approval of the amendment in accordance with section 36(1) of the Act.
$546.30 (32.5 fee units) if the Minister is not the planning authority or nil fee if the Minister is the planning authority