At the meeting of Council 26 November 2024, it was resolved that new fees and amendments to existing Building Compliance fees be implemented.
Council resolved to publicly exhibit the proposed changes for 28 Days. The proposed changes are:
- Construction Certificates – Fee Changes
| Fees and Charges | Current Fees and Charges | Proposed Fees and Charges |
| Swimming Pools and Garages | $464.00 | $750.00 |
| Additions and Alterations | $922.00 | $1522.00 |
| Single Storey New Dwellings | $988.00 | $1722.00 |
| Two Store New Dwellings | $1660.00 | $2222.00 |
These changes better reflect industry standard and will provide Council with cost recovery in the assessment of building information certificates and other certifications.
2. Construction Certificates – Word Changes & Fee Changes
Any reference to wording ‘Building Certificate’ to be amended to ‘Building Information Certificate’.
| Fees and Charges | Current Fees and Charges | Proposed Fees and Charges |
| Class 1&10 Buildings | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| Other Classes of Buildings: | ||
| Up to 200m2 | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| Between 200 m2 and 2,000 m2 | $250.00 | $500.00 plus 50 cents/m2 |
| Greater than 2,000 m2 | $1,165.00 | $1,415.00 plus 75 cents/m2 over 2,000 m2 |
| Where application relates to external wall or does not have a floor area | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| Additional Inspection before issuing a building certificate if necessary per inspection | $90.00 | $274.00 |
| Fees and Charges | Current Fees and Charges | Proposed New Fees and Charges | Notes |
| Pre-Demolition Inspection | N/A | $350.00 incl. GST | Cost Recovery |
| Post Demolition Inspection | N/A | $350.00 incl. GST | Cost Recovery |
| Change of Use (no building works) | $383.00 | $750.00 | Cost Recovery: requires assessment of change of use and issue of Occupation Certificate |
These fees are being introduced as part of Council’s pro-active compliance program for building sites and to ensure environmental compliance can be achieved and maintained. These inspection requirements will be enforced through Development Consent compliance.
4. Miscellaneous Applications – Word Changes
- Removal of “121ZP”
- Has been superseded by Schedule 5 of the EP&A Act
- Joint fee is charged for both applications $153.00
5. Section 68 Applications
The following fees are no longer regulated, and the proposed fees are considered to be cost recovery.
| Fees and Charges | Current Fees and Charges | Proposed Fees and Charges |
| Install a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure on land | $220.00 | $2,200.00 |
| All Other Activities Requiring Approval under Section 68 | $220.00 | $475.00 |
6. Outside of Standard Hours Work Permit Application – New Fee
- Class 1a Dwelling (each dwelling) $350.00 - Cost Recovery
- Class 2-9 Building – up to 3 Stories $660.00 - Cost Recovery
- Class 2-9 Building – 4 Stories and above $990.00 - Cost Recovery
- Class 2-9 Building where concrete pour exceeds 500 square metres $1,320.00 - Cost Recovery
These fees are to be implemented to provide better environmental compliance in line with community expectations.
7. Fire Safety Inspection Fee – New Fee
- Registration of Boarding Home $450.00 - Cost Recovery
8. Fire Safety Registration Fee – New Fee
- Change of Schedule 80A Environmental Planning & Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021
- Issue new Fire Safety Schedule to correct minor omission or error $500 - Cost Recovery
- Replace missing or incorrect Fire Safety Schedule Class 2-9 Building $1000.00 - Cost Recovery
Please note that a copy of these changes is available to view at Council’s Customer Service Centre between 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.
Have your Say
You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Building Compliance fees and charges.
By email, to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
By mail, addressed to Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135. Please mark your submission Proposed Changes to Building Compliance Fees and Charges – Public Exhibition
Last day to provide feedback is 5pm on Monday 13 January 2025.
What happens next?
The feedback received will be considered when the proposed changes are further considered at the next meeting of Council.
