{"id":"planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021","name":"Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021","slug":"planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"wa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181577,"registerId":"wa-planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021","content":"![Crest]()Western Australia\n\nPlanning and Development Act 2005\n\nPlanning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021\n\nWestern Australia\n\nPlanning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021\n\nContents\n\n1. Citation 1\n\n2. Commencement 1\n\n3. Term used 1\n\n4. Counting number of lots 1\n\n5. Notes not part of notice 1\n\n6. Fees 2\n\n7. *Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2018* repealed 2\n\nSchedule 1 — Fees\n\nNotes\n\nCompilation table 10\n\nDefined terms\n\n  \n\nPlanning and Development Act 2005\n\nPlanning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021\n\n##### 1. Citation\n\n\t\tThis notice is the *Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021*.\n\n##### 2. Commencement\n\nThis notice comes into operation as follows —\n\n(a) clauses 1 and 2 — on the day on which this notice is published in the *Gazette*;\n\n(b) the rest of the notice — on 1 July 2021.\n\n##### 3. Term used\n\nIn this notice —\n\nWAPC means the Western Australian Planning Commission.\n\n##### 4. Counting number of lots\n\nFor the purposes of counting the number of lots —\n\n(a) each common property lot is counted as 1 lot; and\n\n(b) areas reserved for the purposes of a pedestrian accessway, right‑of‑way, truncation, road widening, drainage reserve or recreation reserve are not counted as lots.\n\n##### 5. Notes not part of notice\n\nThe notes and examples in this notice do not form part of the notice.\n\n##### 6. Fees\n\nThe fees set out in Schedule 1 are the fees to be charged in respect of things referred to in that Schedule.\n\nNotes for this clause:\n\n1. An application fee is payable at the time the application is lodged.\n\n2. If a payment is made by cheque, the cheque should be made payable to the Western Australian Planning Commission.\n\n##### 7. *Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2018* repealed\n\nThe *Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2018* is repealed.\n\nSchedule 1 — Fees\n\n[cl. 6]\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/128 cl. 4.]\n\n| **Item** | **Description** | **Fee** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | An application for approval of freehold, survey‑strata (freehold or leasehold) or community titles scheme subdivision — |  |\n|  | (a) if the application is for approval of amalgamation only — |  |\n|  | (i) if the application is contemporaneous with another application for approval of subdivision and a fee is paid in relation to that other application | No fee |\n|  | (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply to the application | $2 700 |\n|  | (b) if the application is for approval of amalgamation and other subdivision or for approval of subdivision without amalgamation — |  |\n|  | (i) if the subdivision is into 100 or fewer lots | $3 743 plus $83 per lot |\n|  | (ii) if the subdivision is into 101 or more lots | $12 043 plus $28 per lot in excess of 100 lots |\n| Note for this item:<br> Form 1A is the form for this application, and can be found on the Department’s website.<br> Examples for this item:<br> 1. For an application for approval of subdivision into 5 lots to which item 1(b) applies, the fee is $3 743 plus $415 (5 lots multiplied by $83), which totals $4 158.<br> 2. For an application for approval of subdivision into 105 lots to which item 1(b) applies, the fee is $12 043 plus $140 (5 lots multiplied by $28), which totals $12 183. | | |\n| 2. | A lodgment of an amended plan for an application for approval of freehold, survey strata (freehold or leasehold) or community titles scheme subdivision — |  |\n|  | (a) if the lodgment relates to an application for approval of amalgamation only — |  |\n|  | (i) if the lodgment relates to an application for which no fee was paid under item 1(a)(i) | No fee |\n|  | (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply to the lodgment | $919 |\n|  | (b) if the lodgment relates to an application for approval of amalgamation and other subdivision or for approval of subdivision without amalgamation — |  |\n|  | (i) if the subdivision is into 100 or fewer lots | $1 364 plus $27 per lot |\n|  | (ii) if the subdivision is into 101 or more lots | $4 064 plus $4 per lot in excess of 100 lots |\n| Notes for this item:<br> 1. Where a minor variation is made at the request of the WAPC, the WAPC may waive some or all of the applicable fee.<br> 2. Form 2A is the form for this application, and can be found on the Department’s website.<br> Examples for this item:<br> 1. For a lodgment that relates to an application for approval of subdivision into 5 lots to which item 2(b) applies, the fee is $1 364 plus $135 (5 lots multiplied by $27), which totals $1 499.<br> 2. For a lodgment that relates to an application for approval of subdivision into 105 lots to which item 2(b) applies, the fee is $4 064 plus $20 (5 lots multiplied by $4), which totals $4 084. | | |\n| 3. | A request under section 144(1) of the Act to reconsider a refusal to approve a plan of subdivision, or under section 151(1) of the Act to reconsider a condition imposed on a plan of subdivision — |  |\n|  | (a) if the request relates to a plan of amalgamation only | $1 257 |\n|  | (b) if the request relates to a plan of subdivision that includes an amalgamation or a plan in relation to subdivision without an amalgamation — |  |\n|  | (i) if the subdivision is into 100 or fewer lots | $1 540 plus $33 per lot |\n|  | (ii) if the subdivision is into 101 or more lots | $4 840 plus $6 per lot in excess of 100 lots |\n| Note for this item:<br> Form 3A is the form for this application, and can be found on the Department’s website.<br> Examples for this item:<br> 1. For a request that relates to a plan for subdivision into 5 lots to which item 3(b) applies, the fee is $1 540 plus $165 (5 lots multiplied by $33), which totals $1 705.<br> 2. For a request that relates to a plan for subdivision into 105 lots to which item 3(b) applies, the fee is $4 840 plus $30 (5 lots multiplied by $6), which totals $4 870. | | |\n| 4. | An application for endorsement of a deposited plan, survey‑strata (freehold or leasehold) plan or community titles scheme plan — |  |\n|  | (a) if the application is for endorsement of a plan of amalgamation only — |  |\n|  | (i) if the application for endorsement relates to an application for which no fee was paid under item 1(a)(i) | No fee |\n|  | (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply to the application | $627 |\n|  | (b) if the application is for endorsement of a plan of subdivision that includes an amalgamation or a plan of subdivision without an amalgamation — |  |\n|  | (i) if the subdivision is into 100 or fewer lots | $701 plus $8 per lot |\n|  | (ii) if the subdivision is into 101 or more lots | $1 501 plus $5 per lot in excess of 100 lots |\n| Note for this item:<br> Form 1C is the form for this application, and can be found on the Department’s website.<br> Examples for this item:<br> 1. For an application for endorsement of a plan to subdivide into 5 lots to which item 4(b) applies, the fee is $701 plus $40 (5 lots multiplied by $8), which totals $741.<br> 2. For an application for endorsement of a plan to subdivide into 105 lots to which item 4(b) applies, the fee is $1 501 plus $25 (5 lots multiplied by $5), which totals $1 526. | | |\n| 5. | An application for approval by the WAPC of a lease or licence under section 136 of the Act | $662 |\n| Note for this item:<br> Form 1B is the form for this application, and can be found on the Department’s website. | | |\n| 6. | An application for approval by the WAPC of a class of lease or licence under section 139 of the Act | $662 |\n| Note for this item:<br> Form 1B is the form for this application, and can be found on the Department’s website. | | |\n| 7. | Issuing a certificate under the *Metropolitan Region Scheme* clause 63 | $4 |\n| 8. | Issuing a certificate under the *Greater Bunbury Region Scheme* clause 53 | $4 |\n| 9. | Issuing a certificate under the *Peel Region Scheme* clause 47 | $4 |\n| 10. | Providing cartographic services by the WAPC in connection with its functions | $89 per hour |\n| 11. | Providing a spatial dataset for which the WAPC is the custodial agency | $90 |\n\n\n[Schedule 1 inserted: SL 2025/128 cl. 4.]\n\n![]()\n\nNotes\n\nThis is a compilation of the *Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021* and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation see the compilation table.\n\nCompilation table\n\n| **Citation** | **Published** | **Commencement** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| *Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021* | SL 2021/100 29 Jun 2021 | cl. 1 and 2: 29 Jun 2021 (see cl. 2(a));   Notice other than cl. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2021 (see cl. 2(b)) |\n| *Planning and Development (Fees) Amendment Notice 2022* | SL 2022/105 21 Jun 2022 | cl. 1 and 2: 21 Jun 2022 (see cl. 2(a));   Notice other than cl. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2022 (see cl. 2(b)) |\n| *Planning and Development (Fees) Amendment Notice 2023* | SL 2023/65 16 Jun 2023 | cl. 1 and 2: 16 Jun 2023 (see cl. 2(a));   Notice other than cl. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2023 (see cl. 2(b)) |\n| *Planning and Development (Fees) Amendment Notice 2024* | SL 2024/105 19 Jun 2024 | cl. 1 and 2: 19 Jun 2024 (see cl. 2(a));   Notice other than cl. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2024 (see cl. 2(b)) |\n| *Planning and Development (Fees) Amendment Notice (No. 2) 2024* | SL 2024/269 11 Dec 2024 | cl. 1 and 2: 11 Dec 2024 (see cl. 2(a));   Notice other than cl. 1 and 2: 31 Mar 2025 (see cl. 2(b)) |\n| *Planning and Development (Fees) Amendment Notice 2025* | SL 2025/128 30 Jun 2025 | cl. 1 and 2: 30 Jun 2024 (see cl. 2(a));   Notice other than cl. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2025 (see cl. 2(b)) |\n\n\nDefined terms\n\n*[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]*\n\n**Defined term Provision(s)**\n\nWAPC 3\n\n© State of Western Australia 2025.\n\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). To view relevant information and for a link to a copy of the licence, visit www.legislation.wa.gov.au.\n\nAttribute work as: © State of Western Australia 2025.\n\nBy Authority: GEOFF O. LAWN, Government Printer\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope cannot be assessed — the legislative text was not accessible. No content was available to compare against any original intent."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative content was retrievable — the source page returned a 'no longer available' error","Cannot assess structural complexity, cross-references, definitions, or operative provisions without the actual text","Fees notices are generally straightforward instruments (tables of fees) but this cannot be confirmed here"],"plain_english_summary":"The Planning and Development (Fees) Notice 2021 is a Western Australian subordinate instrument under the Planning and Development Act 2005 that sets the fees payable for lodging planning and development-related applications. It directly affects property developers, builders, landowners, architects and anyone seeking planning approval in WA by determining the costs of applications, approvals and related processes."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This notice replaces the 2018 Fees Notice (cl.7) and updates the fee schedule and mechanics (Sch.1), including tiered per-lot charges, flat fees for certificates and mapping services, and a definition for counting lots (cl.4). The change alters the cost schedule and administrative details applicants face, while preserving WAPC discretion to waive certain fees (Sch.1 item 2 note)."},"complexity_factors":["Tiered fee calculations based on lot-count thresholds and per-lot rates (Sch.1 items 1–4)","Multiple application types with overlapping treatments (approval, lodgment, reconsideration, endorsement, leases/licenses) requiring cross-referencing to Act sections (Sch.1; cl.6 references s.144, s.151, s.136, s.139)","Exceptions and zero-fee outcomes for contemporaneous applications and specific circumstances (Sch.1 items 1(a)(i), 2(a)(i), 4(a)(i))","Limited administrative discretion to waive fees for WAPC‑requested minor variations (Sch.1 item 2 note)","Operational details that affect fee computation (definition of lot counting in cl.4, examples in Schedule)","Amendment history and repeal of prior notice require attention to current commencement dates (cl.7; compilation table)"],"plain_english_summary":"This notice fixes the fees the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) must charge for subdivision, amalgamation, endorsements, leases/licenses and related services (cl.6; Schedule 1). Applicants pay the stated application or lodgment fee when lodging (cl.6 note 1); many fees scale by lot count and some situations attract no fee (Sch.1 items 1–4). The notice also defines how lots are counted (cl.4) and preserves WAPC discretion to waive fees in limited cases (Sch.1 item 2 note)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original scope as a fee-setting instrument under the Planning and Development Act 2005. While the Schedule has been updated multiple times (as shown in the compilation table with amendments in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), these appear to be routine fee adjustments and administrative updates rather than expansion beyond the original purpose of establishing fees for WAPC services."},"complexity_factors":["Tiered fee calculation with two thresholds (100 lots vs 101+ lots) creating four different calculation methods across multiple application types","Nested conditional logic: Item 1(b)(i) vs (ii) depends on lot count, while Item 1(a)(i) vs (ii) depends on contemporaneous applications","Cross-references between fee items (e.g., Item 4(a)(i) references Item 1(a)(i) fee status)","Multiple defined application types (amalgamation only, amalgamation plus subdivision, subdivision without amalgamation) each with different fee treatments","Mathematical formulas requiring calculation (base fee + per-lot multiplier), though worked examples are provided","Integration with parent Act (Planning and Development Act 2005) through references to specific sections (s 136, s 139, s 144, s 151)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Western Australian regulation that sets out the fees payable to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for various planning and subdivision services.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Establishes a fee schedule for applications related to land subdivision, including freehold, survey-strata, and community title schemes\n- Sets fees for reconsideration requests when subdivision applications are refused or conditions are imposed\n- Covers fees for endorsing deposited plans and providing planning certificates\n- Includes charges for cartographic (mapping) services and spatial data\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property developers applying to subdivide land\n- Landowners seeking to amalgamate or subdivide lots\n- Surveyors and planning consultants lodging plans on behalf of clients\n- Anyone requesting planning certificates or spatial data from the WAPC\n\n**Key fee structures:**\n- **Subdivision applications**: Base fee plus per-lot charge (different rates for small vs large subdivisions)\n- **Amalgamation only**: Flat fee of $2,700 (or free if lodged with another subdivision application)\n- **Amended plans**: Reduced fees compared to original applications\n- **Reconsideration requests**: Fees ranging from $1,257 to variable rates based on lot numbers\n- **Planning certificates**: $4 each for various region schemes\n- **Professional services**: $89/hour for mapping work\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese fees represent the cost of doing business for property development in WA. The tiered structure (higher per-lot fees for smaller subdivisions, lower marginal rates for large developments) reflects the economies of scale in processing planning applications. The regulation ensures the WAPC can recover costs for its regulatory functions while providing transparency about charges upfront."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021","history":"/api/acts/planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/planning-and-development-fees-notice-2021/documents"}}