Subdivision fees

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 2022-23.

RegulationPurposeFee
6 For certification of a plan of subdivision $180.40
(11.8 fee units)
7 Alteration of plan under section 10(2) of the Act $114.70
(7.5 fee units)
8 Amendment of certified plan under section 11(1) of the Act $145.30
(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)
10  Engineering plan prepared by council 3.5% of the cost of works proposed in the engineering plan (maximum fee)
11 Supervision 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 apply to council and referral authority services.

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

More information about the Subdivision Act 1988

Page last updated: 30/06/22