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.

The table below shows the fees for the financial year 2023-24.

RegulationPurposeFee
6For certification of a plan of subdivision$187.60 (11.8 fee units)
7Alteration of plan under section 10(2) of the Act$119.30 (7.5 fee units)
8Amendment of certified plan under section 11(1) of the Act$151.10 (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)

10Engineering plan prepared by council 3.5% of the cost of works proposed in the engineering plan (maximum fee)
11Supervision of works 2.5% of the estimated cost of construction of the works (maximum fee)

The relevant Regulations are the Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016 and fees are payable to council and referral authorities.

View the Subdivision (Fees) Regulations 2016

Other fees are charged under the Subdivision (Registrar's Fees) Regulations 2016 and are payable to the Registrar of Titles under the Subdivision Act 1988.

More information about the Subdivision Act 1988

Page last updated: 30/06/23