The policy is related to waiving or refunding fees associated with development applications, complying development certificates, and post-determination applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; as well as Section 68 approvals under the Local Government Act 1993. This Policy only applies to applications that DO NOT INVOLVE ANY ONGOING COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS VENTURES, such as seniors housing, childcare centres, educational establishments, or subdivision of land.
This policy will provide a basis for Council’s decision-making regarding the refunding and waiving of fees associated with the aforementioned applications. Additionally, it will also seek delegation from Council to authorise the Director of Planning and Environment or their delegate to process the refund, while waiving fees for not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and other charitable organisations will only be authorised by the General Manager (or their delegate).
In accordance with Section 160 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council invites community and stakeholder input prior to Council finalise the Policy.
View the Refund of Application Fees and Waiver of Application Fees for Not-For-Profit Organisations, Community Groups and Other Charitable Organisations Policy for a period of 42 days from 24 April 2022 until 5pm 5 June 2024.
Click here to view the Refund of Application Fees and Waiver of Application Fees for Not-For-Profit Organisations, Community Groups and Other Charitable Organisations Policy(PDF, 738KB) .
Council will receive submissions until 5pm 5 June 2024.
Any submissions for the Policy will be considered and may be included in Council’s ordinary meeting business paper. Your submission, including any personal information, is accessible by any person upon written application, subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.