Fees for Planning Services

The Council as part of its budget considerations each year sets fees that will apply to the many services offered or performed by the City for the next 12 months. Fees generally for planning matters are prescribed by regulations and apply throughout all of Western Australia. For simplicity these are included below in a summary of the Councils adopted fees.

All applications for planning approval and other services must be accompanied by the required fees or the processing of the application will be delayed until the fee is received.

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Goods and Services Tax (GST)

A GST will not apply to fees for planning applications, subdivision clearances, home occupations and change of use applications. A GST will apply to some other services provided by the City.

For the purpose of clarity, the fees listed are inclusive of GST where applicable. Where fees are based on the cost of development, the cost of development is inclusive of all costs including GST. 

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Refunds and Exemptions
Where the applicant in writing withdraws an application before processing by the City has commenced the fees may be refunded at the discretion of the Manager Planning and Development.

No applications are exempt from the payment of planning fees