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Building consent fees
Below are some building fees, for a full list of fees see Building Services fees and charges [PDF, 606 KB].
|
Work description |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Additions, alterations, new structures | *charged at actual cost |
| Alterations and garages | $520 deposit |
| New dwellings | $780 deposit |
| Commercial up to and including $1 million | $1200 deposit |
| Commercial or other over $1 million | $2500 deposit |
| Fireplace - freestanding | $353* |
| Fireplace - Inbuilt | $470* |
| Marquees | $100 deposit |
| Demolition - residential (includes 1 inspection) | $198** |
| Demolition - commercial (includes 2 inspections) | $354** |
| Footpath damage - refundable less admin fee of $56 | $1000 |
| Sign damage - refundable less admin fee of $56 | $600 |
| Certificate of Public Use - issue | $190 |
| Fast track garage (restrictions apply) | $757** |
| Minor building work | $512* |
Swimming pools - up to the value of $19,000
|
Type of pool |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Swimming pool, fence & drainage (inground) | $512* deposit** |
| Swimming pool, fence & drainage (above ground), including fencing existing swimming pool |
$352* deposit** |
| 3 yearly inspection fee | $156 |
* Charge calculated on actual and reasonable costs associated with processing the consent.
** Plus $25 if certificate of title is not supplied
Pools on a hill or slope or with a value of over $20,000 will require a full actual and reasonable cost building consent.