Schedule of fees

Fast-track fee and details

A request under section 4.2.16 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA) may be made to the chief executive to appoint a tribunal to start hearing an appeal within 2 business days after starting the appeal.

The fast track fee payable (refer to the table above) is 50% of, and is in addition to, the fee payable for the appeal. However, if the chief executive or his delegate refuses the request, the fast-track fee component must be refunded.

If an applicant chooses to withdraw their appeal the application fee is non-refundable.

Please make cheque payable to the Department of Infrastructure and Planning.

Site inspection

As indicated in the schedule of fees, a higher fee is payable if a site inspection is requested by either the applicant or by the tribunal appointed to determine the matter.

Before starting the appeal, the applicant will need to consider whether a tribunal can adequately assess the subject matter of the appeal without the need for a site inspection.

It would be anticipated that matters such as the siting of a proposed building or structure, enforcement notices to repair or demolish, pool fencing and amenity and aesthetics decisions would require a site inspection by the tribunal. This enables a proper consideration of the appeal, unless the applicant can provide sufficient visual information by site plans or drawing, photographs and/or video.

Documentation

The applicant should ensure that all relevant documents, including drawings, are submitted with the appeal notice.

If a site inspection by the tribunal is not requested, the applicant is encouraged to submit other information such as site plan photographs and/or video.

Further information

Contact the Registrar, building and development tribunals for further information and assistance lodging an appeal.