Overview
In accordance with Section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993, a council may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides.
The services for which an approved fee may be charged include the following provided under the Local Government Act or any other Act or the regulations, by the council:
- supplying a service, product or commodity
- giving information
- providing a service in connection with the exercise of the council’s regulatory functions-including receiving an application for approval, granting an approval, making an inspection and issuing a certificate
- allowing admission to any building or enclosure.
Development Application Fees and Charges
Each year the NSW Department of Planning and Environment advise those fees contained within Schedule 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 that require updating in line with CPI increases as at 31 March each year.
Due to the timing of this data release, these Development Application fees for 2025/26 will be updated during the public exhibition period and any changes outlined in the final adoption report.
We want to hear from you!
The draft Fees and Charges 2025/2026 are open for feedback until Tuesday 10 June 2025 so you have time to provide feedback. If you have any questions, please let us know by using the contact details on the right of this page.
