15 June 2007

The WAPC will introduce a revised fee structure and higher fees for subdivision applications from 1 July 2007.

The new fees complete the progression towards full cost recovery where those using the service meet the cost of providing the service.  In the past, only a portion of the cost of providing planning services was recovered by fees with the balance being subsidised by the State Government.

The new fees take into account the effort applied to the assessment of subdivision applications to meet the community’s expectations for well designed and connected neighbourhoods that are environmentally responsible.

Typical Subdivision Fees	2 lots		101 lots		500 lots
	2006 fee	New 2007 fee	2006 fee	New 2007 fee	2006 fee	New 2007 fee
Subdivision fee	$780	$1355	$2740	$4305	$10 740	$8295
Amendment fee	$410	$960	$1870	$2923	$1870	$4120
Reconsideration fee	$410	$700	$1870	$2173	$1870	$3370
Strata fee	$600	$720	$5500	$4700		$4700

The Western Australian Government has committed to fast-tracking subdivision approvals, aiming to make more land and housing developments available to homebuyers. The move to a full cost recovery enables WAPC to reallocate funding to key strategic planning projects to ensure that sufficient land is zoned and made ready to meet the demand for new residential, commercial and industrial land.

New subdivision application fees

Subdivision application (form 1A) = 

• Amalgamation $935
• 2 lots up to and including 100 lots $1295 plus $30 per lot
• 101 lots and greater $4295 plus $10 per lot for every lot in excess of 100 lots

Amended application (form 2A) =

• Amalgamation $620
• 2 lots up to and including 100 lots $920 plus $20 per lot
• 101 lots and greater $2920 plus $3 per lot for every lot in excess of 100 lots

Reconsideration (form 3A) =

• Amalgamation $545
• 2 lots up to and including 100 lots $670 plus $15 per lot
• 101 lots and greater $2170 plus $3 per lot for every lot in excess of 100 lots

Strata application (form 24) =

• 1 lots up to and including 5 lots $600 plus $60 per lot
• 6 lots up to 100 lots $900 plus $40 per lot for every lot in excess of 5 lots
• Capped at 100 lots. Maximum fee payable $4700

Endorsement of deposited plan (form 1C), lease and licence fees (form 1B and 1D) have increased by consumer price index – refer published fee guides.

Application forms and application guides are located on the WAPC’s website

Updated conformance requirement

From 1 July 2007, the WAPC can no longer accept copies of duplicate certificates of title with form 1A applications. Duplicate certificates of title do not contain all information on existing encumbrances such as caveats, notifications and some memorials. A copy of the record of certificate of tile for each subject lot will need to be provided for all form 1A application. Applications will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant if this requirement is not met.

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Text may be used as quotes attributed to Mr Jeremy Dawkins, Chairman, Western Australian Planning Commission

Contact: Natasha Farrell 9264 7518/0408 955 604