ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT REGULATION 2000 - REG 256M Fees for modifications

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT REGULATION 2000 - REG 256M

256M Fees for modifications

(1) The fee payable for consideration of an application or request for modification of any of the following is to be determined by the Planning Secretary in accordance with this clause--

(a) a consent granted by the Minister for State significant development, or

(b) an approval of the Minister for State significant infrastructure.

(2) The maximum fee is $850 for--

(a) an application under section 4.55(1) of the Act, or

(b) a request under section 5.25 of the Act, if the Planning Secretary considers that the modification will relate only to a minor matter such as a minor error, a misdescription or a miscalculation (but not a modification referred to in subclause (3)(b)).

(3) The maximum fee is $5,000 for--

(a) an application under section 4.55(1A) of the Act, or

(b) a request under section 5.25 of the Act, if the Planning Secretary considers that the modification will involve minor environmental assessment.

(4) The maximum fee in any other case is whichever is the greater of--

(a) 50% of the fee paid for the application or request in respect of the development or infrastructure that is proposed to be modified, or

(b) $5,000.

(5) If there is public notice of an application or request for modification (other than public notice on the website of the Department), an additional fee of $2,830 is payable.

(6) The fee payable under this clause is payable by the person making the application or request and must be paid within 14 days after the Planning Secretary notifies that person of the amount of the fee.

(7) The Minister may refuse to consider any such application or request if the fee remains unpaid.