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Aspartoftheannualbudgetprocess,managers reviewtheirbusinessprogram’sfeesandcharges. Thisgenerallyinvolvesarevisionofthefee amounts,settingnewfeesand/orremovingexisting feesfortheirservices.Whenarrivingatthefee, Councilassessesthecostofprovidingtheservice, whetherthegoodsorserviceareprovidedona commercialbasis,usageoffacilitiesandapplying competitiveneutralityprinciples.
Councilappliesthefollowingprinciplesofcost recoverywhenpricinggoodsandservicesasper theadoptedFinancialCharterPolicy.
• Councilshouldaimwherepossibletorecover thecostofprovidingitsservicestoensurethat Councilcancontinuetoprovidetheseservices tothecommunitywhilstcontinuingtoremain financiallysustainableinthefuture
• pricingofserviceswhereadiscernibleprivate benefit(privategoods)isattainedfullcost recoveryispursued,andiftheactivityisofa commercialnaturethenwherepossiblegreater thanfullcostrecoveryispursued
• wheretheserviceisapublicgoodwhich providesabroadcommunitybenefitthenzero costrecoveryispursued
• wheretheserviceisasharedgoodwhich provideaprivatebenefitaswellasabroad communitybenefit,then,thepercentageof costrecoverytakesthecommunityservice obligationintoconsideration.
AccordingtotheLocalGovernmentAct1993, Section610DstatesthataCouncil,ifitdetermines theamountofafeeforaservice,thenitmusttake intoconsiderationthefollowingfactors:
• thecosttoCouncilprovidingtheservice
• thepricesuggestedforthatservicebya relevantindustrybodyorinanyscheduleof chargespublished,fromtimetotime,bythe department
• theimportanceofservicetothecommunity
• anyfactorsspecifiedintheregulations.
Overheadcostsareexpensesthatarenot directlytiedtoaspecificproductorservicebut arenecessaryforrunningthebusiness.These includecostssuchashumanresources,financial operations,informationtechnology,rent,insurance, programmanagementetc.Incontrast,aredirect costs,thesearespecificallyattributabletothe projectorprogramandtypicallyincludelabour, materialsandservices,etc.
Theallocationofoverheadsisfundamentalto accountingandreportingintegrityforseveral reasons:
• Itenablesthedistributionofindirectexpenses accuratelyacrossthevariousbusiness programs,ensuringafairrepresentationof costs.
• Itispivotalforinformeddecisionmakingso thatmanagershaveabetterunderstandingof thetotalcostofprovidingtheservicesthatthey areresponsiblefor,andtosetproperfeesand charges.
Efficientoverheadallocationiscrucialfor maintainingoperationalefficiency.
Opportunitiestorecoveradministrativeand overheadcostshavebeeninvestigatedand implementedwhereappropriate.
OurCouncil’soverheadslargelyconsistofexpense basedoverheads,andsupportservicesprovided.
Employeeleaveentitlement,workerscompensation, insurancepremiumcostsandfringebenefitstaxwill becalculatedatthebeginningoftheyearandwill bechargedtothecoreprogramseachmonthby wayofastandingjournal.
Ifthereisavariationtothelevelofexpenditure duringtheyear,thestandingjournalswillbe adjustedaccordingly.
Thefollowingsupportservicesprovidedwillbe pooledintocostpoolsandwillbeallocatedtoeach coreprogramaspertheidentifiedcostdrivers.
Cost poolCost driver
PayrollNo.ofstaff
CouncilchambercostsOccupiedfloorspace
InformationsystemsNo.ofdevices
FinancialoperationsTime
HumanresourcesNo.ofstaff
ExecutiveservicesTime
LegalservicesTime
CustomerservicesEnquiries
ProgrammanagementTime
CorporatemanagementExpenditure%
Corporatemanagementcostsareactivities undertakeninthenormalrunningofanorganisation andactivitiesperformedtosatisfyfederalorstate governments.Thesecostswillbeallocatedona percentagebasis(expenditure)toallcoreprograms, asitwillnotbecosteffectivetodevelopanyother methodofallocationanditisdifficulttoobtain meaningfuldata.Coststhatfallintothiscategory aregeneralmanagementcosts,50%groupsupport costsandcouncillorcosts.
Thefollowingsupportserviceswillbechargedout byapplyinguserpaysprinciples.Aninternalcharge willbesetatthebeginningofthefinancialperiod.
Plantrunningexpenses$rateperhourper plant
Motorvehiclerunning costs Actualcostonvehicle
Projectdelivery$rateperhour
Projectmanagement$rateperhour

Note: For Council to repurchase unused burial plots, it will be dependant on the grave location/accessibilty and will be calculated at 50% of current value or original purchase price whichever is greater. Plots can only be sold back to Council in accordance with the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 No 105
Offences relating to conduct in cemeteries Section 70 Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 No 105
A person must not, without lawful authority, in a cemetery: (a) disturb or interrupt any service, procession or cortege or (b) inter any human remains or scatter/inter ashes without permission from the grave owner and Council.
All burials/interments fees stated below are charged for Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm. Other times are by arrangement and potential additional charge. Please note, genealogy searches can take between 5-10 working days unless for a request for burial.
Please note: Due to the geological rock within the cemetery, all graves are sold initially for a single depth grave. If a request is made for a double depth grave (for 2 full body interments) it is the Funeral Directors responsibility to ensure the family are aware this may not be possible. Council accepts NO liability if for any reason the Gravedigger is unable to reach a double depth. Gravediggers should employ a pre-dig strategy prior to the burial date to mitigate the risk. Council does not provide grave digging services, the grave digger must be approved by Council.
Council does not supply grave digging services, monuments or brass plaques to place onto slopers.
Please note: Council do not supply inscriptions for granite plaques. Conditions apply in regards to the lettering/size and material of plaque.
Please contact the Council Cemetery Officer for more information.
DA charges apply for building of vaults.
Please contact the Council Cemetery Officer for more information.
Council does not supply grave digging services, monuments or brass plaques to
Ticket prices below for a particular event are charged if it is required at Council discretion. Companion Card Holder (where applicable) are entitled to one free entry with paying ticket.
All allocations and casual hire will be in accordance with the Sporting Ground Allocation Guidelines published on the Council website. At Council's sole discretion sporting clubs who are not headquartered in The Hills Shire LGA are not entitled to receive a sporting ground allocation. Venues maybe hired at Council's discretion for matches between two non Hills based clubs at the casual hourly rate.
Non-compliance of line-marking requiring repairs will be subject to cost recovery from the hirer.
Permit still applies
Permit still applies - An off field area is classified as a space outside field of play at a council sportsground and includes access to Council's sportsfield lighting system.
For eligibility for a sporting ground allocation, please refer to the Sporting Ground Allocation Guidelines that are currently on Council’s website.
Community Summer Sports Clubs season dates as per Council website. Refer to Appendix A for levels.
If more than one club occupies a field for a season, costs will be proportioned to hours of allocation (excludes synthetic fields). Allocation fee includes 35 hours of use per field per week.
Where cricket or AFL is given an allocation, occupation of more than one field maybe required to house the game over the season. Where this occurs only one fields charge is applicable and not both fields.
Field maintenance periods are as per Council's website, fields cannot be accessed during these dates. Dates may vary from field to field depending on condition.
Use of Sporting Fields during allocation will be at the discretion of Council. High impact availability is as per Council's website.
Turf wickets are unavailable for casual or occasional hire due to existing maintenance contributions by local associations.
Allocations include training, competition matches, and associated activities including presentation days for clubs participating in a state based competition structure.
Only one event application per summer allocation is permitted at the reserve, which includes the allocated club's presentation day.
* Chargeable during 8 week period prior to season commencement. Not available on synthetic fields.
Community Winter Sports Clubs season dates as per Council website. Refer to Appendix A for levels.
If more than one club occupies a field for a season, costs will be proportioned to hours of allocation (excludes synthetic fields). Allocation fee includes 35 hours of use per field per week.
Where cricket or AFL is given an allocation, occupation of more than one field maybe required to house the game over the season. Where this occurs only one fields charge is applicable and not both fields.
Field maintenance periods are as per Council's website, fields cannot be accessed during these dates. Dates may vary from field to field depending on condition.
Use of Sporting Fields during allocation will be at the discretion of Council. High impact availability is as per Council's website.
Turf wickets are unavailable during winter.
Allocations include training, competition matches, and associated activities including presentation days for clubs participating in a state based competition structure.
Only one event application per winter allocation is permitted at the reserve, which includes the allocated club's presentation day.
Bookings for allocated sports only*
Subject to availability.
Primary Schools with catchment areas within The Hills LGA (Kindergarten to Year 6) at no charge when using during school hours and must book all requirements through Venue Bookings. High Schools charged at the grass rate.
Futsal
Occasional rate for Hills Shire based sporting clubs that are part of a national or state based structure and High Schools - Bella Vista Hall (both courts)
Casual User - Bella Vista Hall (both courts)
Winter allocation for netball clubs that comply with the Sporting Ground Allocation Guidelines – per Court
Pre Season* bookings for clubs within an association – per Court
* Chargeable during 8 week period prior to season commencement.
Casual User – per Court
Note that in the case of wet or adverse weather, regular hirers and clubs forfeit their hire in return for their reduced rate of hire. Casual hirers are able to reschedule to an alternate date provided notification is made to Council with 48 hours.
Refer to Appendix B for levels.
Progress Associations are exempt from Council’s fees and charges for their regular monthly meetings. The venue and times of the meetings (subject to availability), will require Council approval.
Groups that can demonstrate that they are a registered charity or have Not for Profit status can access subsidised venue hire fees at Council's discretion. Not for profit groups that can additionally demonstrate that they are unfunded can apply to Council to hire Level 1 and Level 2 rooms as well as Annangrove Hall, South Maroota Hall & Les Shore Pavillion, weekdays until 4pm, for a maximum of 4 bookings per financial year at no charge and then receive a greater concession fee for all remaining bookings for that financial year.
Please note due to staffing requirements L1-4 rooms at Castle Hill Cultural Centre are charged at the Saturday rate on all days.
Min 2 hour booking
Casual Sunday – Thursday until 10pm & Friday until 4pm
until 8pm
to 4 bookings.
5 or more bookings.
Please note due to staffing requirements L1-4 rooms at Castle Hill Cultural Centre are charged at the Saturday rate on all days.
Min 2 hour booking
5 or more bookings.
Per hour thereafter
Casual Sunday – Thursday until 10pm & Friday until 4pm
Up to 4 bookings.
5 or more bookings.
Please note due to staffing requirements L1-4 rooms at Castle Hill Cultural Centre are charged at the Saturday rate on all days.
Excluding Function Rooms, at which Function rate applies from 4pm Friday & Saturday and 4pm - 10pm on a Sunday in the Rebellion Room.
Casual Sunday – Thursday until 10pm & Friday until 4pm
Organisation Sunday – Thursday until 10pm & Friday until 4pm
Per hour thereafter
Please note due to staffing requirements L1-4 rooms at Castle Hill Cultural Centre are charged at the Saturday rate on all days. Function rate applies from 4pm Friday & Saturday
Centres available for parties, engagements, weddings, or social evening functions. Price includes security guard, provision of a key/access for the time of hire. The NFP Group rate applies to Unfunded NFP Groups in place of the Function Rates at all function rooms on Friday or Saturday evenings 4pm – Midnight for casual bookings only – on approval provided that they can additionally demonstrate that they are unfunded, once per financial year. Amplified sounds must cease at 11pm, due to the EPA Act 1997, no smoke machines or wedding cauldrons in any venue.
Friday from 4.00pm to 12.00am
Includes security guard, provision of a key/access for the time of hire. Applies to all NFP groups in place of the Function Rates at all function rooms for casual bookings only.
Saturday
Includes security guard, provision of a key/access for the time of hire. NFP rate
to NFP groups upon request in place of the Function Rates at the above function rooms for casual bookings only
The following rooms will be charged at a minimum 8 hour rate on Fridays after 12pm, and all day Saturdays & Sundays. Regular bookings are not permitted in these rooms on Fridays after 12pm, Saturdays or Sundays.
Sth Maroota Hall Per
Includes security guard, provision of a key/access for the time of hire. NFP rate applies to NFP groups upon request in place of the Function Rates at the above function rooms for casual bookings only
South Maroota Hall (Weekdays only, Fridays before 12pm)
As a Cultural activity such as Art, Music, Creative, Rehearsal and/or Theatre/Music Performance Space at Council discretionsubject to availability
The use of Dural Memorial Hall by Dural Musical Society for the purposes of theatrical performances, set construction and removal per seven day week
Hill Showground Building (Except Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Pavilion Theatre, Horticulture Pavilion & Caravan Park Cottage)
2 hour sessions – Monday to Friday. Only Venues listed are available for Playgroups.
(Playgroup
Every day use will be charged at Saturday rates. Includes all rooms and facilities on level one.
A bond maybe required based on Council's discretion.
During cultural and commercial theatre performances, no other rooms in the Castle Hill Cultural Centre are available for hire by other hirers.
The Pioneer Theatre is provided under a “Dry Hire” arrangement, and no technical staff will be provided. Theatrical Lighting fixtures, lighting control systems, audio mixing consoles, microphones and communications systems can be provided to hirers as part of the hire, on the basis that the hirer or their AV contractor must have completed a technical induction prior to the day of event, and is responsible for the correct set-up, operation, and return of the equipment in good working order. If the suitability, configuration, orientation and operation of technical equipment is considered important or crucial to the delivery of your event, the hirer is responsible to engage a technical service provider to meet your needs.
The Pioneer Theatre can be configured for Banquet Style events and Cabaret Performances utilising the theatres Banquet tables. In these modes, the venue can accommodate the full service of food and beverages within the theatre. Within the Foyer areas, the sale, service and consumption of beverages and dry snack style food is permitted. The consumption of plated foods (including hot foods, soups, rice or noodle boxes, cakes served on plates etc) is not permitted in the foyer areas. Should your event utilising the more standard theatre Mode style of set up also require the service of plated foods, you will be required to book the "Theatre mode with Food Service" option. This would also give you access to the Terrace area which can accommodate the service of plated foods, and the consumption of plated foods can then be done at the tables pre-set up in the additional rooms provided. You will be required to attend a site inspection 1-2 weeks prior to your event.
Other conditions:
Venue must cease performances by 10pm on Sunday - Thursday and midnight on Friday/Saturday. Venue hire hours 7.30am - 10pm Sunday to Thursday, 7.30am - 12am Fridays, 8am - 12am Saturdays
Only one booking per day allowed in Pioneer Room
Weekly & Fortnightly Theatre Performances includes all rooms at Castle Hill Cultural Centre - other booking types only include Pioneer Room for the total fee, additional rooms at additional fees. During Weekly & Fortnightly theatre performances, no other rooms are available for hire.
Tribute, Wexford & Garden rooms are only hireable in conjunction with the Pioneer or Rebellion Room.
Event Organisers are responsible for the care of the performers, contractors, participants and attendees of their program in the case of a medical incident, including providing first aid and escalation to emergency services as required. Event Organisers are also responsible for the provision of first aid equipment appropriate to their activity, in sufficient quantities to cater for the number of participants in their programs.
Actvities including Pigeon club, Arts and crafts and Horse Events, including all buildings and arenas (for dates agreed) and access to show office and pigeon building (Full year).
Judo Club Australia (Horticulture Pavilion) – Excluding Castle Hill Show booking period
Hill RSL Pistol Club (Pistol Clubhouse)
The Hills District Kennel and Training Club & Agility Dog Club of NSW
All rings, Club house, George Bell, Undercover ring area for agreed days/times – Excluding Castle Hill Show booking period
Security bond for any of the below Outdoor Venues
An additional $5,000 totalling $10,000 bond maybe required based on Council's discretion.
Subject to Approval at Council's sole discretion
days (Inside & Outside Farm)
(Only applicable as part of Inside & Outside Farm Hire and at Council's discretion)
(Only applicable as part of Outside Fence only hire and at Council's discretion)
for low impact exhibitions
Subject to Approval at Council's sole discretion.
Event Management Services fees are based on estimated subcontractor cost plus 20%. Council may subcontract this activity at its discretion.
Organisers may organise their own event management services to the similar minimum standards - Details included with the traffic, risk and event management plan submitted/approved by Council.
Provide Event Day Traffic Management (based on Council's approved site Traffic Management Plan. Additional charges apply if changes to the Traffic Managment Plan are required and will be charged at cost price +20%)
(21 accredited traffic controllers and road occupancy licence) (if required by Council at Council discretion) Provide Event Security
(if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Waste Services per day
(2 skip bins, 20 sulo bins and 8 cleaners) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Event Portable Toilets per day
(16 pan block and 1 disabled) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Lighting Towers
(12 Lighting towers for carpark and event area) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide VMS Boards per 14
(4 boards for 14 days) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide
(if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide
(if required by Council at Council discretion)
Undertake sound/noise monitoring
(if required by Council at Council discretion)
Event Management Services fees are based on estimated subcontractor cost plus 20%. Council may subcontract this activity at its discretion.
Organisers may organise their own event management services to the similar minimum standards - Details must be included with the traffic, risk and event management plan submitted/approved by Council.
Provide Event Day Traffic Management (based on Council's approved site Traffic Management Plan. Additional charges apply if changes to the Traffic Managment Plan are required and will be charged at cost price +20%)
(19 accredited traffic controllers and road occupancy licence) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Event Security per day
(if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Waste Services per day
(2 skip bins, 20 sulo bins and 4 cleaners) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Event Portable Toilets per day
(16 pan block and 1 disabled) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Showground Class 2/3 Event Management Services (At Council sole discretion) [continued]
Provide Lighting Towers per day
$2,320 or actual cost if higher N (9 lighting towers for carpark and event area) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide VMS Boards per 14 days
or actual cost if higher N (4 boards for 14 days) (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Event Management co-ordination services per event
or actual cost if higher N (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Provide Australia Post Fireworks notification mail out per event
or actual cost if higher N (if required by Council at Council discretion)
Bump in and out, bond exemption, staging and lighting infrastructure maybe available for events at Council's sole discretion.
Events participating in Remembrance Day, ANZAC events, Hills Relay for Life, Orange Blossom Festival, Hills Winter Sleepout, Australia Day or Christmas in the Hills are exempt from Bonds and Venue Hire is at Council's sole discretion.
All events in excess of 500 attendees may require a risk management, traffic management and event plan at Council's sole discretion.
On Council streets, Parks and Open Spaces. Please refer to NSW Filming Protocol. If filming is to take place in a Council facility or venue, additional charges will apply as per fees and charges.
Low Impact Filming (Less than 10 crew)
Please refer to NSW Filming Protocol – if filming is to take place in a facility or venue relevant charges will apply as per fees and charges.
Subject to Council discretion and attendance numbers (covers THSC Staff to facilitate site access)
of an Office in a Council Community Facility
including the tandoor oven and appliances if not left clean. Fees will be recovered from the bond as required.

a. All Venues will be closed between 24 December 2026 to 4 January 2027 (inclusive). However, hiring of a venue during this period will be available at the discretion of Council only. Applications for hire during the closure period must be made prior to 14th December 2026 for consideration.
b. An increased-risk security bond of $1,000.00 may apply to functions. Additional security measures may also be required at the discretion of the Venue Bookings Team where the nature of the function or the hirer is in a category of increased risk. A security bond of $1,000.00 applies to all 16 - 21 year birthday parties - no exceptions. Subject to a security assessment, a 2nd security guard maybe required at hirer cost as per the fees and charges.
c. All users must comply by the terms and conditions relevant to their bookings. Any type of hire that is requested with less than 5 days' notice will be at Council's sole discretion for approval.
d. Regular hire rates will apply to hirers using that venue at the same time for more than ten times during the financial year. Invoices are sent on the 1st of the month for the following month. Payment is required within two weeks of receiving your invoice (Payment required no later than 14th of the month). If payment is not received by the 14th of the month for the next month, your booking may be cancelled. If this occurs up to three times within the financial year, your Regular Hirer status will be removed, and you will be considered a casual hirer where payment must be made upfront for the remainder of the financial year. Additional bookings made within 30 days by regular hirers require payment to be made prior to use. Regular bookings will not be permitted at Castle Hill Cultural Centre or Pioneer Theatre.
Regular tennis hire is defined as exclusive use by community members after 10 bookings per year, to a maximum of 5 hours per week. Additional hours per week will require evidence that the activity is social in nature and does not collect a fee beyond cost recovery by a social group for court hire fees. Should the evidence not be sufficient then the use will be classified as the provision of a commercial service and coaching fees will apply, with bookings approved on a month to month basis, if there is availability across the tennis court network.
e. All other hirers are deemed to be casual hirers. Unless otherwise agreed by Council, all fees and bonds for casual hirers must be paid within 24 hours of approval of booking.
f. Wet weather redundancy - in the event of adverse weather conditions and availability provides an opportunity for a change of venue, hirer could be moved with no penalty at Council's discretion.
g. Council will not support any childcare or out of hours school care organisations, within our venues or community centres, due to our Regular Hire process only allowing up to 12 months of hire at one time
h. Venue hire default hours are as per the Fees & Charges. Hire outside of these hours can be reviewed and approved at council discretion as per the development consent for the specific site. i. These fees, charges and terms of hire are only applicable for the financial year for which this document is published.
i. Advance booking requests may be considered to secure show licensing agreements required for performances made available to the general public and are conditional on securing those agreements, a 10% deposit is payable to secure dates with the balance payable 30 days prior to the booking. All other bookings for theatrical or musical performances, social functions, seasonal celebrations, or annual recitals or dance performances will have equal access to venue availability through Council's booking platform.
1. Refund policy - Cooling off period of 48 hours from acceptance of payment for casual hire - full refund will be granted.
2. In the event of a cancellation or transfer at Castle Hill Cultural Centre & Kellyville Memorial Park Function Room, 25% of any funds paid or due will be retained by Council.
3. Casual Bookings will receive a full refund if at least 30 days’ notice is provided less an administration fee of $40 per request. If less than 30 days notice is provided, the hirer may liable for the full hire fee.
4. Regular Bookings will receive a full refund if at least 30 days’ notice is provided. If less than 30 days notice is provided, the hirer may liable for the full hire fee.
5. Transfer of bookings will only be permitted at Council's discretion for an administration fee of $40 per transfer request. Please consider this when requesting any regular or casual bookings as no considerations for a "no charge" transfer will be made for date change of mind once approved and processed.
6. Special hardship cases for hire and administration fee waiver can only be approved by a written submission notifying of cancellation before usage to the relevant Group Manager up to $1,500 or General Manager over $1,500.
1. Unfunded NFP groups can apply for up to a maximum of 4 bookings per financial year in Level 1 and 2 meeting rooms until 4pm weekdays to receive a 100% concession, subject to availability at Council's discretion. This concession is designed for activities such as self-help / support meetings, fund raising for a charity or individual / family in crisis, or other activities to be determined by Council.
2. Council aims to facilitate fledgling groups to move towards establishing themselves as financially independent entities.
3. If the officer assessing the application for 100% concession believes a Hirer Concession application to have significant community benefit and the application falls outside the options for Unfunded NFP support above, the application will be reviewed by the Manager - Customer Services & Venues (or equivalent) and if considered of merit will be recommended to the Group Manager - Customer, Community Services (or equivalent) for endorsement.
Photocopying
Map print directly from Council's Desktop Mapping Program. Excludes Aerial Photo, Contour, UBD, Flood Control Lot & Sydney Water data.
Development Application Fees
Does not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of work or the demolition of a building
(2.2) Development application for development for the purposes of 1 or more advertisments, but only if the fee under this item exceeds the fee that would be payable under item 2.1 -
(2.1) Development involving the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work or building, the subdivision of land or the demolition of a work or building with an estimated development cost, including GST
Up to $5,000 Fee
$5,001 to $50,000
a) Base fee, plus
$5,001 to $50,000 [continued]
b) For each $1,000 or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost, including GST exceeds $5,000
$50,001 to $250,000
a)
or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost, including GST exceeds $50,000
$250,001 to $500,000
b)
$1,000,
$250,000
$500,001 to $1 million a)
For each $1,000 or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost, including GST exceeds $500,000
$1,000,001 to $10 million
a)
More than $10 million
$1,000,
(2.3) Development application for development involving the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated development cost, including GST of $100,000 or less
(2.4) Development application involving subdivision, other than strata subdivision, involving the opening of a public road -
a) Base fee, plus
b) For each additional lot created by subdivision
(2.5) Development application involving subdivision, other than strata subdivision, not involving the opening of a public road -
(2.5) Development application involving subdivision, other than strata subdivision, not involving the opening of a public road - [continued]
b) For each additional lot created by subdivision
(2.6) Development Application involving strata subdivision -
a)
(3.1) Additional fee for development application for integrated development a)
(3.2) Additional fee for development application for development requiring concurrence, other than if concurrence is assumed under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
a)
(3.6) Additional fee for publishing a notice for nominated integrated development, threatened species development or Class 1 aquaculture development
(3.7) Additional fee for publishing a notice for prohibited development
(3.8) Additional fee for publishing a notice for other development for the Community Participation Plan requires notice to be given
Under Division 8.2 of the EP & A Act
(7.1) Relates to an application not involving the erection of a building, the carrying our of a work or the demolition of a work or building
(7.2) Relates to an application involving the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated development cost, including GST of $100,000 or less
(7.3A) Relates to an application for development with an estimated development cost, including GST
Up to $5,000
$5,001 to $250,000 a) Base
b)
$250,001 to $500,000
For each $1,000 or part $1,000,
$500,001 to $1 million a)
$1,000,001 to $10 million
More than $10 million a)
(7.7) Additional fee for review of determination if notice is required to be given
(4.1) Section 4.55(1) (Minor error, misdescription or miscalculation)
Fee
(4.2) Section 4.55(1A) (Modification involving minimal environmental impact) or 4.56 (1) that involves, in the opinion of the consent authority's, minimal environmental impact
(4.3) Modification application under the Act, section 4.55(2) or 4.56(1) that does not, in the consent authority’s opinion, involve minimal environmental impact, if the fee for the original development application was— (a) less than 1 fee unit*, or (b) 1 fee unit* or more and the original development application did not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work or the demolition of a work or building
*Fee unit $118.55 (FY 26/27)
(4.4) Modification application under the Act, section 4.55(2) or 4.56(1) that does not, in the consent authority’s opinion, involve minimal environmental impact, if- (a) the fee for the original development application was 1 fee unit* or more, and (b) the original development application involved the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of $100,000 or less
*Fee unit ($118.55 FY26/27)
(4.5) Modification application under the Act, section 4.55(2) or 4.56(1) that does not, in the consent authority’s opinion, involve minimal environmental impact, if the fee for the original application was 1 fee unit* or more and the application relates to an original development application, other than an original development application specified in item 4.3 or 4.4, with an estimated development cost, including GST, of—
*Fee unit $118.55 (FY 26/27)
Up to $5,000
to $250,000
$250,001 to $500,000
a)
$500,001 to $1 million a)
$1,000,001 to $10 million
a)
More than $10 million
$1,000,
(4.6) Additional fee for modification application if notice is required to be given under Sections 4.55(2) or 4.56(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
(4.7) Additonal fee for modification application that is accompanied by a statement of qualified designer.
a) A minimum retention fee applies to all applications withdrawn before a decision is made by Council Officers
Minimum retention fee of $227.00 and a percentage of the application fees based on staff time/cost spent assessing the application
The amount of any refund will be assessed having regard to work performed by Council Officers.
b) Amended Development Applications
of the original fee
Except minor amendments or amendments at Council Officer's request, amended Development Applications which can be dealt with and incorporated into the original application (short of a new application being required) General Planning Enquiry – Written
(i) Where estimated development cost, including GST is less than $100,00
(7.4) Review of a decision to reject a Development Application [continued]
(ii) Where estimated development cost, including GST is $100,000 or more and less than or equal to $1,000,00
(iii) Where estimated development cost, including
is more than $1,000,00
This fee applies to concept Development Applications as described by Clause 4.22 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. These fees will be offset against the fees charged for subsequent Development Applications.
Development with an estimated development cost more than $30 million/ regionally significant development
Development with an estimated development cost less than or equal to $30 million:
Refer to Subdivision and Development Certification Fee Schedule for Building Certification Fees Cancellation/withdrawal
As
Includes but not limited to Complying Development Certificate Final Food Premises Fitout Inspection
Note: There will also be credit card usage fees of $0.30 per charging session plus
of
These
card usage fees are determined by the service provider and will be paid directly to the service provider and not be received by Council.
Section 10.7 & 10.8 Certificates
(Including Research and Investigations)
NOTE: Except where related to an active planning application.
Note: the below categories are based on the NSW Government's Local Environmental Plan Making Guideline (August 2023). Council Officers' determination with respect to the category shall apply. Applications will be rejected where fees are not paid within 14 days of the date of upload to the Planning Portal.
Pre-Lodgement and Scoping
Lodgement of scoping proposal to Council, meeting with Council officers and provision of written advice to a Proponent identifying issues and planning proposal submission requirements, prior to lodgement of an application.
Administrative, housekeeping and minor local matters such as listing a local heritage item, supported by a study endorsed by the Department’s Environment, Energy and Science group, reclassifying land where the Governor of NSW’s approval is not required, attaining consistency with an endorsed local strategy, such as a local housing strategy (where the proposed changes do not otherwise meet the definition of either a 'Standard' or 'Complex' proposal), or attaining consistency with Section 3.22 (fast-tracked changes of environmental planning instruments of the EP&A Act).
Standard each $95,250.00
$0.00 $95,250.00 N
Applications which are consistent with the District Plan, Region Plan and Council's Local Strategic Planning Statement, are not captured by the 'Complex' proposal category, and seek to change the planning controls applicable to land, such as the land-use zone, alter the principal development standards of the LEP (including, but not limited to, floor space ratio, building height or minimum lot size), add a permissible land use or uses and/or amend any conditional arrangements under Schedule 1 Additional Permitted Uses of the LEP, or classify or reclassify public land through the LEP.
Complex each $228,415.00 $0.00 $228,415.00 N
Applications that seek to change the planning controls applicable to land, such as the land use zone, principal development standards, classification or permissible land uses and/or conditional arrangements under Schedule 1 Additional Permitted Uses of the LEP, which also meet any one or a combination of the following criteria: - requires substantial strategic merit assessment, including where the potential for inconsistency with the strategic framework has been identified,
- will likely increase demand for infrastructure beyond that planned and catered for under the applicable contributions framework and requires an amendment to or preparation of a contributions plan or voluntary planning agreement; - responds to a change in circumstances, such as the investment in new infrastructure or changing demographic trends, - is not captured by either the standard or basic planning proposal categories.
Consideration may be given to a payment plan to accept a staged payment of the fee for a Planning Proposal however at least 75% of the fee must be received by Council before publishing a report to Council for a Gateway Determination. The remaining 25% must be paid prior to commencement of any public exhibition or public agency consultation with respect to the proposal following a Gateway Determination authorising its exhibition.
No refund of the Planning Proposal Pre-Lodgement and Scoping fee will be issued.
Refunds will only be issued where a refund request is made by the Proponent and received by Council within 60 days of the date of withdrawal or resolution of Council not to proceed.
Refunds will only be issued after 42 days following the withdrawal of the planning proposal or resolution of Council not to proceed, and where no Rezoning Review is lodged.
50% refund if withdrawn prior to preparation of the Council Officer's Assessment Report to the Local Planning Panel.
30% refund if withdrawn prior to Council report for gateway and no Rezoning Review is lodged.
20% refund if Council resolves not to proceed to Gateway and no Rezoning Review is lodged.
No refund will be issued once public exhibition or public agency consultation has commenced following the issue of a Gateway Determination.
Assessment fee
Where additional studies are submitted following Gateway Determination (If required, per study) - only applicable for 'Basic' and 'Standard' planning proposals.
Request to amend The Hills Development Control Plan
Where not associated with a planning proposal application.
New site specific DCP Part/Masterplan
Where not associated with a planning proposal application.
Meetings with Design Advisory Panel
The Fee must be paid no later than 15 days prior to the meeting date or the matter will be unable to be listed. If an applicant withdraws from the Panel meeting less than 14 days before the meeting date, the fee is forfeited. A new fee is payable to attend a further Panel meeting.
NOTE: This fee has replaced the Design Excellence Panel and Design Review Panel.
Copies of Draft and Adopted sections of The Hills DCP and Contribution Plans – Printed in Colour
Note: The fees below are applicable for all Planning Agreements, except where submitted in association with an active planning proposal that has been lodged with Council and is under assessment. The fees cover staff time and resources to undertake a number of processes including but not limited to assessing a letter of offer or request for amendments, provision of feedback, reporting, public exhibition, execution and removal from title. Any costs associated with external consultants, including but not limited to review by Council’s legal representatives, is separate from the fees below. External consultant costs are required to be reimbursed separately in accordance with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy. Processing of an Offer to Enter into a Planning Agreement or Request to Amend an Existing Planning Agreement
Processing of a Request for a Deed of Assignment or Deed of Novation for a Planning Agreement
Refund Terms for Offers to Enter into a Planning Agreement or Requests to Amend an Existing Planning Agreement:
- 50% refund if VPA offer or amendment request is withdrawn prior to first report to Council.
- 50% refund if Council resolves not to accept a VPA offer or support an amendment request at the pre-exhibition stage.
- No refund will be issued once Council has resolved to accept (in-principle) a VPA offer or support an amendment request at the pre-exhibition stage.
Fees & Charges for clients who are approved by My Aged Care to receive Commonwealth Home Support Services.
Main and Dessert / or Soup.
Full Cost for clients referred to HCC from other Home Care Package Providers [continued]
Building Waste Container/ Shipping Container/Storage Pod
Where not exempt under a Local Approval Policy
Community
Additional fee payable to replace lines due to normal wear or fading.
*Type B hoardings are subject to Council approval and include Terms and Conditions that the applicant is required to comply with. Please see our form and terms for Type B Hoardings on our website.
Charity
or
Assessment
For proposed traffic facilities and signage requiring the preparation of a report to the Local Transport Forum or a report for approval under delegation.
Event applications requiring endorsement of the Local Transport Forum and approval of Council
No fee for events run by Council, community groups and not-for-profit charity organisations. No refund for events not apprved or cancelled after the application is received.
Review of infrastructure designs for proposed works on public roads where not considered as a Development Application process or a Government funded infrastructure project
Estimate provided on request
Supervision fee where applicant performs work with maximum of four inspections per 50m2 or part thereof
Gas and Oil Companies Jemena possesses, occupies or enjoys structures, such as pipes, located on public land in the Hills Shire. The Council proposes to make a charge based on the revenue benefit derived from these structures. The charges will be assessed at the rate provided by Local Government NSW. These charges are prepared by a Certified Practicing Valuer.
Air space over road occupation licence - installation and operation of a tower crane - Section 68 of Local Government Act 1993 and Section 138 of Roads Act 1993 as amended.
Prior to the installation and operation of a tower crane on a construction site, a road (air space) occupation licence is required if the tower crane swings or overhangs on any part of the road.
The road or footpath is not to be disturbed until a fee has been paid for each opening and a permit issued by Council. Road Opening Permits are not required by Utility Providers. However contractors undertaking works on behalf of Utility Providers are required to obtain and pay for a Permit where they cannot provide an undertaking from the Utility Provider.
Payment of the estimated restoration charge or the lodging of a deposit is required prior to the issuing of a Road Opening Permit. Utility Providers are exempt from this requirement. Any damage to the Council's assets caused by works undertaken in relation to a Road Opening must be restored by Council. Once final restorations are completed any discrepancy between the estimated and the actual restoration will be adjusted accordingly. All restoration charges shall be based on the actual quantity of work completed.
Cost reductions are offered on the basis of the volume of work to be undertaken at one specific location, ie one street address. More information on Road Opening and restoration of Council's assets is available at http:// www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Council/Application-Form-Directory
For all road or footpath openings, except road pavement openings on Transport for NSW controlled roads.
Payable by a Contractor or Utility Provider where it is necessary for Council to undertake a second inspection for a particular Road Opening Permit
This fee is per inspection and is in addition to other fees relating to Road Opening permits and restoration of Council assets
Minimum road restoration area of 2m2 shall apply. Cost Reduction: For larger areas restorations costs may reduce as follows:
> 50m2 = 10%
> 100m2 = 20%
> 500m2
Applicant to submit formal request for reduction with restoration fee to be calculated on the basis of: - the direct restoration cost utilising the unit rates in Council's current 'Schedule of Rates' contracts for road pavement restoration work
- a 10% Administration Fee
- a 25% Ongoing Maintenance Fee
Surcharge: A surcharge of 50% will apply where reinstatement or restoration works are required to be undertaken at night or on weekends, as determined b Council.
Restoration and repair of all forms of bitumen surfaces on all classes of granular base, including all types of unsealed shoulders
Generally, concrete and full depth asphalt pavements should not be saw cut. In such cases Council would prefer utility crossing to be under bored
Where this is not possible, the applicant will need to negotiate with Council
26/27
Linemarkingper lm$85.00$0.00$85.00N
Linemarking fee is charged in addition to the Roadway Restoration surface and base materials required
All footpaths and cycleways are to be restored to the nearest joint. Minimum restoration area of 2m2 shall apply including Formed Grassed Nature Strips.
Cost Reductions: For larger areas restorations costs may reduce as follows:
>50m2 = 10%
>100m2 = 20%
>500m2
Applicant to submit formal request for reduction with restoration fee to be calculated on the basis of: -the direct restoration cost utilising the unit rates in Council's current 'Schedule of Rates' contracts for footpath and cycleway restoration work -a 10% Administration Fee -a 25% Ongoing Maintenance Fee
Surcharge: A surcharge of 50% will apply where reinstatement or restoration works are required to be undertaken at night or on weekends, as determined b Council.
Concrete and bitumen, Reinforced Concrete Cycleway & Paving bricks laid on road base
Minimum restoration area of 2m2 shall apply.
Cost Reductions: For larger areas restorations costs may reduce as follows:
>50m2 = 10%
>100m2 = 20%
Surcharge: A surcharge of 50% will apply where reinstatement or restoration works are required to be undertaken at night or on weekends, as determined b Council.
Asphaltic concrete (AC) driveways. Replacement is required from layback to property boundary. Paving bricks on road base
Concrete residential driveways – including medium and heavy duty driveway (>150mm thick)
m2Actual Cost + 35%N
Stencil, pattern or Pebblecrete finish, replacement is required from layback to property boundary
Paving bricks laid on concrete base (excluding paver supply)
Relay Decorative Stone, Brick or Concrete Pavers on a Reinforced Concrete Base (excluding paver supply)
All kerb and gutter are to be restored to the nearest joint. Minimum restoration area of 2LM shall apply.
Cost Reductions: The following discounts apply to the kerb and gutter restoration rates above:
>25m = 10%
>50m = 20%
>100m
Applicant to submit formal request for reduction with restoration fee to be calculated on the basis of: -the direct restoration cost utilising the unit rates in Council's current 'Schedule of Rates' contracts for kerb and gutter restoration work -a 10% Administration Fee -a 25% Ongoing Maintenance Fee
Surcharge: A surcharge of 50% will apply where reinstatement or restoration works are required to be undertaken at night or on weekends, as determined b Council.
Concrete including kerb outlets, layback or dish crossing per lm$480.00$0.00$480.00N
Pedestrian ramps in kerb & guttereach$2,700.00$0.00$2,700.00N
Other infrastructure may be damaged as a result of a road opening / road occupancy, such as median islands, wombat crossing, linemarking or street signs
This fee also applies to all emergency / safety related temporary restoration work. The price to restore other infrastructure / emergency related work will be calculated on the basis of the actual cost plus 50% (where the additional cost includes the administration, supervision and ongoing serviceability of the asset liability)
Concrete/Asphalt Plant Opening Fee for Night works or works outside normal business hours
Payable by a Contractor or Utility Provider where it is necessary for Council to investigate damage to Council's assets where no Restoration Application was submitted each$784.00$0.00$784.00N This fee is in addition to other fees relating to Road Opening Permits and restoration of Council assets
Any access into Council reserve will require a Public Land Access (PLA) permit to enter into Council land reserve. Utility providers are exempt from PLA provided they have a lease agreement with Council.
Administration/processing fees including assessment and release of bonds
Administration/processing fees – security bond for single residential dwelling.
by a contractor or utility provider in the event council issued key is not returned back to council
fee - security bond for medium or high density, commercial development
of damaged Council infrastructure directly related to access of public land
Payable by a Contractor or Utility Provider where it is necessary for Council to investigate damage and access to Council's public land where no Public Land Access Application was submitted
LAND INFORMATION & GIS SERVICES Alteration of House Numbers
Note Digital Data WILL NOT be provided for the following data sets: - Cadastral Data - Aerial Photography - Near-Infrared-Photography
Map with Cadastre, LGA Boundaries, Suburb Boundaries, Ward Boundaries, Zoning, General Road Centreline Information [continued]
Standard Black & White Professional Maps
Map with Cadastre, Administrative boundaries, Planning Information, General Road Centreline Information
Customised Colour Professional Map
As above with additional layers eg. Vegetation, bushfire etc
Colour map = Standard Colour Map (as above) + Hourly Labour Rate
Specialised Professional Map
As above with Aerial, Near-Infrared-Imagery (NIR) or Contour data
Aerial and NIR photography - Varied dates
Combination of Contours with Aerial and NIR photography - Varied dates
Companion Card Holder (where applicable) are entitled to one free entry with paying ticket.
Room availability subject to Library activity schedule.
Friends of The Hills Library Inc. are exempt from Council’s fees and charges for their monthly meetings, fundraising and book club activities within the library at Council’s discretion.
Council
Note: Advertising Fee is for Permanent Closure and Gazettal
Note: Advertising Fee is for Permanent Closure and Gazettal
*Only available to tenants of 3 Columbia Court, during 7am to 5pm weekdays.
** If the total cost of the requested notices exceeds the rate enquiry hourly search fee, Council will charge the hourly search fee (listed below) instead of the per notice fee for rates notices issued prior to the current financial year.
Applies to Cats & Dogs Companion Animals Act 1998 – Fixed by Regulation
Dog - Additional fee if dog not desexed by 6 months per animal
Compliance
Ordinance Enforcement
Impounding Fees
Class 1 Items
As defined under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property Act) 2021
Class 2 Items
As defined under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property Act) 2021
Class 3 Items
As defined under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property Act) 2021
of Abandoned Motor Vehicles/Articles
of serving a notice notifying the owner of property that the property has been taken to a place of care
Livestock Animals
Walking or transporting an animal to a place of care or to the address of the responsible person, a market place or sale yard for sale
Boarding, Land Hosting or Agistment Cost -providing an animal taken into possession with food, water, shelter
Car Parking Agreement
for Parking Agreement
Copy of Building Certificate
Building Certificate Inspection Fee
Compliance Cost Notice under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act –for cost and expenses relating to the preparation or service of a notice of intention to issue an order up to a maximum of $750.00
Compliance Cost Notice under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act –for costs and expenses relating to an investigation that leads to the issuing of an Order
Domestic waste – 140L red, 240L yellow, 240L green per
Domestic waste – 140L red, 240L yellow, 240L shared green per
Domestic waste – 240L red, 240L yellowper
Domestic waste – 240L red, 240L yellow, 240L green
Domestic waste – 240L red, 240L yellow, 240L shared green per
Additional 240L yellow or 240L green*each$135.00$0.00$135.00N *not applicable with shared green service
Service availability charge
240 litre red bin – surcharge
Shared green serviceper household$79.00$0.00$79.00N User pay kerbside clean-up collection fee**per service$150.00$ .00$1 .00N
**Charged by Council’s waste collection contractor (Cleanaway) as a direct transaction between the customer and Cleanaway.
Commercial waste - 240L red, 240L yellowper service$620.00$0.00$620.00N
STORMWATER & WATERWAYS
Waterways
NOTE: Any Urgent Information requests carry an additional 20% surcharge.
Provision of stormwater infrastructure plans, where such information is available to Council per hour$180.00$0.00$180.00N Quotation provided based on hourly rate with a minimum charge of $180 applying.
Information only available in areas where Council has completed and adopted the necessary studies
Provision of flood levels and/or flood extent information per property each$174.00$0.00$174.00N
Information only available in areas where Council has completed and adopted the necessary studies
Provision of flood levels and/or extents information - 2 to 3 properties
Provision of flood levels and/or extents information - 4 to 7 properties each$522.00$0.00$522.00N
Provision of flood levels and/or extents information - 8 to 12 properties each$694.00$0.00$694.00N
Provision of flood levels and/or extents information - Over 12 properties per hour (minimum fee)
Provision of information for large properties with spatial variation of flood levels
Provision of flood study information and data under a data sharing arrangement
Single Lot (Residential) Development
Data sharing arrangement must be entered into before information is provided
Note: Requests for complicated developments or involving complex models will carry an additional 20% surcharge.
Provision of flood modelling results under a data sharing arrangement per hour (minimum fee)
Undertaking a special investigation on private property relating to drainage matters that does not relate to Councils' stormwater infrastructure
Quotation provided based on hourly rate with a minimum charge of $360 applying. Estimate provided on request.
Catchment Plan with Cadastre, 2008 Contour data, 2008 Aerial photos (A4 or A3 PDF version)
Provision of MUSIC model for Precincts
CCTV data to be supplied electronically in suitable video formats and condition assessment spreadsheets where such information is available to Council.
Data sharing arrangement must be entered into before information is provided.
to 500m of CCTV Data
to 1,000m of CCTV Data
Over 1,000m of CCTV Data, Price on Application
Review of infrastructure designs for proposed works involving stormwater infrastructure or waterways where not considered through a Development Application process or a Government funded infrastructure project
Estimate provided on request
application
Supervision fee where applicant performs work with maximum of four inspections per hour (minimum fee)
Review of complying development proposal and relevant information held by Council related to Flood Controlled Land
Preparation and issuing certificate, where possible, under relevant clauses of SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008. Estimate provided on request.
Note: Quotation provided based on hourly rate with a minimum charge of $1,014 applying.
Annual charge for stormwater management services in accordance with Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993. Charge only applies to land rated as residential or business for rating purposes. Charge does not apply to vacant land or land zoned 1(a), 1(b) or 1(c).
for non vacant residential property
Levy for property contained in residential strata development
Subdivision and Small Lot Housing Development Application Fees
(2.1) Development involving the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work or the demolition of a work or building with an estimated development cost, including GST Up to $5,000
$5,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $250,000 a) Base fee, plus
b) For each $1,000 or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost, including GST exceeds $50,000
$250,001 to $500,000
a)
$250,001 to $500,000 [continued]
b) For each $1,000 or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost, including GST exceeds $250,000
$500,001 to $1 million
a)
$1,000,001 to $10 million
a)
b)
More than $10 million
(2.3) Development involving the erection of a dwelling house with an estimate development cost, including GST of $100,000 or less
(2.4) Subdivision, other than strata subdivision, involving the opening of a public road
(2.5) Subdivision, other than strata subdivision, not involving the opening of a public road
a)
(2.6) Strata subdivision
a)
(2.7) Development not involving the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work, the subdivision of land or the demolition of a work or building
(3.3) Additional fee for development application for designated development
Giving
(3.1) Additional fee for development application for integrated development
(3.2) Additional fee for development application for development requiring concurrence, other than if concurrence is assumed under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 a)
(3.6) Additional fee for publishing a notice for nominated integrated development, threatened species development or Class 1 aquaculture development
Additional fee for publishing a notice for prohibited development
(3.8) Additional fee for publishing a notice for other development the Community Participation Plan requires notice to be given
This fee applies to concept Development Applications as described by Clause 4.22 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. These fees will be offset against the fees charged for subsequent Development Applications.
with an estimated development cost more than $30 million/ regionally significant development
with an estimated development cost less than or equal to $30 million
(4.1) Section 4.55(1) modification involving minor error, misdescription or miscalculation
(4.2) Section 4.55(1A) or 4.56(1) modification that involves, in the consent authority's opinion, minimal environmental impact Fee
Section 4.55(2) or 4.56(1) modification that does not, in the consent authority's opinion, involve minimal environmental impact
(4.3) If the fee for the original application was less than one fee unit (Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021) or more than one fee unit but did not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work or the demolition of a work or building
fee for the original application
(4.4) If the fee for the original application was $100 or more and involved the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of $100,000 or less
(4.5) If the fee for the original application was $100 or more with a development cost, including GST
Up to $5,000
$5,001 to $250,000
$250,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1 million
$1,000,001 to $10 million
a)
More than $10 million
a)
(4.6) Additional fee for modification application if notice is required to be given under Sections 4.55(2) or 4.56(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Review of Determination
Application for review under Section 8.3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
(7.1) Relates to an application not involving the erection of a building, the carrying our of a work or the demolition of a work or building
(7.2) Relates to an application involving the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated development cost, including GST of $100,000 or less
(7.3A) Relates to an application for development with an estimated development cost, including GST
Up to $5,000
$5,001 to $250,000
$250,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1 million a) Base fee, plus
b) For each $1,000 or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost including GST exceeds $500,000
$1,000,001 to $10 million a)
$1,000,001 to $10 million [continued]
b) For each $1,000 or part $1,000, by which the estimated development cost including GST exceeds $1 million
More than $10 million
a)
(7.7) Additional fee for review of determination if notice is required to be given
(7.5) Appeal against determination of modification application under Section 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
(7.4) Application for review of decision to reject a development under Section 8.2(1)(c) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 if the development cost, including GST is
Where an application is withdrawn before the matter is determined a minimum retention fee of in addition to a percentage of the application fee will be retained based on staff time/ cost spent assessing the application
a) Minimum retention fee
b)
and
(including online meetings)
Meeting and detailed notes/ submission requirements
a)
b) Additional fee per lot/ dwelling (up to maximum fee below)
c)
d)
a)Fee for appointment of external consultants for development applications
Subdivision Works Certificate
a)Development involving subdivision work creating up to 10 lots
b)Development involving subdivision work creating between more than 10 lots and less than 20 lots
c)Development involving subdivision work creating 20 lots or more
d)Modification/ amendment to a Subdivision Works Certificate/ Subdivision Works Construction Certificate
a)For minor works including inter-allotment stormwater drainage, access driveways, footpath etc.
b)For major works including road construction or reconstruction, kerb and gutter, road shoulder formation, public drainage etc.
c)For major works including road construction or reconstruction, kerb and gutter, road shoulder formation, public drainage etc not subject to a development application approved by Council
d)For ground anchors within the road reserve and S128 approvals
e)Revised plans/ modification applicationeach$1,73
a)Onsite stormwater detention, water quality and the like (single system only) (includes two inspections) each$5,235.00$0.00$5,235.00N
b)Revised plans/ modification applicationeach$632.73$63.27$696.00N
c)Fee for additional inspection (per additional inspection)
Public Road construction, verge upgrades and public drainage work inspections
a)Fee per lineal metre (minimum fee below) per metre$127.00$0.00$127.00N b)Minimum feeeach$2,220.00$0.00$2,220.00N
Public Road construction, verge upgrades and public drainage work inspections
Where full road is to be built half width at a time
a)
Private road, verge upgrades and drainage work inspections
Rural road or drainage work (including rural cluster development/private roads) inspections a)
Minor engineering works (inter-allotment stormwater drainage, access driveways, footpath etc) inspections
footpath or cycleway inspections
Fire trail earthworks inspections a)
Decommissioning of temporary basin inspections
Fee for missed inspection or unprepared site
To be charged when an inspection was missed and the applicant proposes to retain uninspected works or a site is not ready at the time of the booked inspection.
a) Fee for missed inspection or unprepared site
b) Fee where inspection is booked and works are not ready for inspection upon arrival
Stormwater connection to a public drainage system (includes one inspection)
Application for a temporary road closure
Residential driveways
a)Base fee (includes up to three inspections)
b)Fee for additional inspection (per additional inspection)
a)Base fee (includes up to four inspections)each$698.00$0.00$698.00N
b)Fee for additional inspection (per additional inspection)
of driveway
a)Minimum retention feeeach$58.00$0.00$58.00N
Subdivision Certificate
a)Where Council as the Principal Certifier progressively inspected the subdivision works per lot$680.00$0.00$680.00N
(noting that separate construction compliance inspections are also payable as above)
b)Where Council as the Principal Certifier agreed to another Registered Certifier progressively inspecting the subdivision works
(noting any such agreement must occur in advance and Council as the Principal Certifier must complete the final inspection) Strata Certificateper lot$618.18$61.82$680.00N
Resigning of amended, requisitioned, lost or incorrectly executed documents by Authorised Officer
Reinspection fee before Subdivision Certificateeach$460.00$0.00$460.00N (applies if application review/ site inspection reveals incomplete documentation or work (noting that the final inspection must occur immediately prior to the Subdivision Certificate being issued))
File review and advice on outstanding conditions of consent relating to a subdivision or small lot housing development consent
Signing/ execution of Section 88B instruments, plans, request documents/ dealings or any other legal document not linked to a Subdivision Certificate or Strata Certificate
Report upon and execute under seal Section 88B instruments or request documents/ dealings relating to the release, cancellation, extinguishment or transfer of easements, positive covenants or restrictions in favour of the public/ Council
88G Certificate
For street tree planting (new subdivision/ road only and excludes roadside swale planting)
For street tree planting (new subdivision / roads only and excludes roadside swale planting)
Review and approve/ gazette new or amended street names (relating to both public and private roads) (per application)
Application/ assessment fee
Applicant initiated (outstanding work where early plan release is being sought)
When security is required by Council/ development consent or legislation for other forms of
(4.17) Six month maintenance/ defect liability period for public work (such as road work, kerbing and guttering, footway construction, stormwater drainage and environmental controls)
a) 5% of the tendered and agreed works value inclusive of GST (minimum fee below)
b) Minimum security/ bond
(4.17) (157) Road pavement and public asset protection for making good any damage caused to any public property
a) Rate per m2 of the full width/ area of road pavement fronting the development site plus 50m on either side measured from face of kerb (or as separately conditioned or outlined under Council's policy)
(4.17) (157) Completion any public work required in connection with the consent (such as road work, kerbing and guttering, footway construction, stormwater drainage and environmental controls)
a)
tendered and agreed works value inclusive of GST (minimum fee below)
(6.15) Outstanding/ bonded subdivision works to facilitate the early release of a Subdivision Certificate
a) 150% of the works value accepted by Council inclusive of GST for works to be completed within the next 5 years (minimum fee below)
b) 250% of the works value accepted by Council inclusive of GST for works to be completed beyond the next 5 years (minimum fee below)
c)
d)
(6.15) Completion of outstanding landscaping work
a) 150% of the tendered
(6.15) Implementation of vegetation management plan/ completion of outstanding bushland regeneration work
a) 150% of the tendered and agreed works value inclusive of GST (separated to allow staged refund as below)
b) 12 months (subject
(6.15) Removal of temporary road/ temporary turning head
a)
(minimum fee below)
This is contestable work. Fees are shown as individual components. Please contact us for a fee estimate.
Construction Certificates (including modifications)
Class 1 and 10 building works
Development with an estimated development cost, including GST
Up to $10,000
$10,001 to $100,000
a)
b)
$100,001 to $250,000 a)
More than $250,000
a)
b)
$10,001 to $100,000
a)
$100,001 to $250,000
More than $250,000
a)
b)
a)0.4% of the estimated development cost, including GST (minimum fee below)
b)Minimum feeeach$1,559.09$155.91$1,715.00N
Where an application is withdrawn before the matter is determined a minimum retention fee of in addition to a percentage of the application fee will be retained based on staff time/ cost spent assessing the application
a)Minimum retention feeeachMinimum retention fee of $227.00 and a percentage of the application fees based on staff time/cost spent assessing the application
b)Percentage of the application fees based on staff time/cost spent assessing the application
a)50% of the application fee for the related CC/ CDC (minimum fee below)
b)Minimum
For Class 2 to 9 building work where the estimated development cost, including GST does not exceed $1 million
a)50% of the application fee for the related CC/ CDC (minimum fee below)
b)Minimum feeeach$1,736.36$173.64$1,910.00N
For Class 2 to 9 building work where the estimated development cost, including GST exceeds $1 million
a)50% of the application fee for the related CC/ CDC (minimum fee below)
b)Minimum
any class of building work where Council did not issue the related CC/ CDC
a)75% of the application fee for the related CC/ CDC (minimum fee below) each75%N
b)Minimum fee each$1,736.36$173.64$1,910.00N
Additional fee where Council is required by NSW Fair Trading to be the replacement Principal Certifier. This applies in addition to the appointment of Principal Certifier fee detailed above
Feeeach$2,518.18$251.82$2,770.00N
Class 1 and 10 building work (critical stage inspections, inspections required by the Principal Certifier, requested by the applicant or reinspection)
a) Base fee (number of inspections to be determined based on type of development and confirmed in a written fee estimate)
Class 2 to 9 building work (critical stage inspections, inspections required by the Principal Certifier, requested by the applicant or reinspection) a)
Missed inspection processing and document review fee. This fee is payable per missed inspection. This applies in addition to the inspection fees detailed above. There is no opportunity for a refund of fees for missed inspections
Additional fee where Council is required to investigate a matter as the Principal Certifier. This includes an inspection/ site visit for work arising as a result of unforeseen contingencies and extends to Written Directions Notices
Additional fee for each subsequent inspection/ site visit related to an investigation of a matter (see above)
partial and
File review fee/ additional fee where an Occupation Certificate is applied for where there has been no inspections for at least twelve months. This fee applies in addition to any applicable inspection and Occupation Certificate fees detailed above.
This fee applies in circumstances where there has been no inspections for at least twelve months and the applicant is seeking to continue to finalise the works. This fee applies in addition to any applicable inspection and Occupation Certificate fees as detailed above.
Other Certification Matters
Compliance Certificate
Complying Development Certificate (strata subdivision)
a)
Assessment of BCA performance solution report
For Class 1 and 10 building work
For Class 2 to 9 building work
a)
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Certificate (only applicable to CDC applications)
Council staff will contact the person lodging an enquiry with a fee estimate for this service prior to responding to requests
These must be lodged via the Planning Portal within two days of being issued as per the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.
This must be lodged via the Planning Portal within two days after the appointment as per the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021.
Concession
1
1
12
6
* Aged Pensioner or Disability Support Pensioner or equivalent at Council discretion. Direct Debit Aquatic Membership - Adult (swim, spa, sauna,
* Aged Pensioner or Disability Support Pensioner or equivalent at Council discretion.
All fitness centre memberships include use of all pool areas, spa, sauna, steam usage, all fitness classes and fitness centre.
* Aged Pensioner or Disability Support Pensioner or equivalent at Council discretion
1
Entry Fee is additional to the below Pool Hire Fees.
#NOTE: Emergency Service workers such as Police, SES, RFS etc can access the facility for formal training
and or certification processes. This does not include access for general fitness/swimming activities for personal use and entry is at Councils sole discretion.
Outdoor Pool hire booking includes Club Room access.
Note: Outdoor Pool hire booking includes Club Room access.
Lane Hire Rehab/Physiotherapy Providers (group bookings 2 to 10) Program Pool (entry fee additional)
Splash Pad Hire (outside operating hours), (entry fee additional, lifeguard per hour additional)
Note: Outdoor Pool hire booking includes Club Room access.
(Excluding timing system)
(Excluding timing system)
to 31 December 2027
Concession
Entry Fee is additional to the below Pool Hire Fees.
50
#NOTE: Emergency Service workers such Police, SES, RFS etc can access the facility for formal training activities and or certification processes. This does not include access for general fitness/swimming activities for personal use and entry is at Councils sole discretion. 25
FeessetbyStatuteCertainfeesaresetbystateand federalgovernmentlegislation.Inaneventofanew oramendedstatutory/regulatoryfeebeinglegislated subsequenttotheadoptionorprintingofthisdocument, Councilhastherighttoapplythesenewchargeswithout furthernotice.
Thetaxsystemtookeffectfrom1July2000.
AnyservicesprovidedbyCouncilthataresubject toGSThavehadtheirpricesadjustedinthefees andchargesdocument.IntheeventthattheGST statusofaparticulargoodorservicechangesafter thepreparationofthisdocumentorduringthe financialyear,thenthepriceofthegoodorservice willbeadjustedaccordinglytoreflectthecorrect GSTstatus.Ifafeethatisshownasbeingsubject toGSTissubsequentlyprovennottobesubject toGST,thenthatfeewillbeamendedbyreducing theGSTtonil.ConverselyifCouncilisadvised thatafee,whichisshownasbeingnotsubjectto GSTbecomessubjecttoGSTthenthefeewillbe increasedbutonlytotheextentoftheGST.
Thescheduleoffeesandchargeshasbeen preparedusingthebestavailableinformationin relationtotheGSTimpactonthefeesandcharges andarecorrectatthetimeofpublication.
GST registration
OneoftherequirementsoftheFederal Government'staxsystemisthatenterprisesbe registeredforGSTandholdanAustralianBusiness Number(ABN).
TheHillsShireCouncilisregisteredforGST. Council’sABNis25034494656.
InaccordancewithSection566oftheLocal GovernmentAct1993,theinterestratechargedon overdueratesandchargesissettothemaximum permittedbytheMinisterforLocalGovernment.
Councilmaycommencelegalactiontorecover theoverdueratesandchargesinaccordancewith section695oftheLocalGovernmentAct,andany costsincurredinthisregardwillberecoverablefrom theratepayer.
Legalfeeschargedonapplicableoutstanding debtorsareleviedinaccordancewiththeschedule providedbyNSWCourtsandarepayablebythe customer.
Councildoesnotpayinterestonsecuritydeposits dueforrefund,asnoaccountingprocessingfeeis chargedforrefundingthebond.
Foreligibilityforasportinggroundallocation,pleaserefertothesportingground allocationguidelinesthatarecurrentlyonCouncil’swebsite.
Sportsfield rating table
VenueFieldWinterlevelSummer level
AHWhaling-athletics113
AnnangrovePark122
ArnoldAvenue133
ArnoldAvenue233
BalmoralRoadReserve133
BalmoralRoadReserve233
BalmoralRoadReserve333
BalmoralRoadReserve433
BellaVistaPublicSchool(synthetic)155
BellaVistaOval133
BernieMullaneComplex(synthetic)15#5# BernieMullaneComplex(synthetic)25#5#
BernieMullaneComplex333
BernieMullaneComplex433
BernieMullaneComplex533
BrindleParkwayReserve144
BrindleParkwayReserve244
BrucePurserReserve155
CaddiesCreek133
CaddiesCreek233
CaddiesCreek333
CaddiesCreek433
CastleGlenReserve-baseball113
CastleGlenReserve-baseball213
CastlewoodReserve144
CharlesMcLaughlinReserve133
CharlesMcLaughlinReserve222
ColSuttonReserve-baseball113
CoolongReserve111
CrestwoodReserve144
CrestwoodReserve233
CrestwoodReserve322
CrestwoodReserve4chargeatsummerlevel1 yearround
EllermanPark111
EricMobbsReserve133
EricMobbsReserve233
EricMobbsReserve344
EricMobbsReserve444
Appendix A continued
Sportsfield rating table
VenueFieldWinterlevelSummer level
FrancescoCrescentReserve133
FrancescoCrescentReserve233
FredCatersonReserve144
FredCatersonReserve233
FredCatersonReserve333
FredCatersonReserve433
FredCatersonReserve-baseball513
FredCatersonReserve633
FredCatersonReserve755
FredCatersonReserve855
FredCatersonReserve955
FredCaterson-BMXBMX22
GablesCentralPlayingField(hockey) (synthetic) 155
GablesCentralPlayingField(hockey) (synthetic) 255
GeorgeThorntonReserve144
GeorgeThorntonReserve244
GeorgeThorntonReserve344
GlenhavenOval133
GlenhavenOval222
GoodenDriveReserve113
GreenupPark122
HollandRoadReserve133
HollandRoadReserve222
KellyvilleNorthPublicSchool155
KellyvilleMemorialPark-baseball513
KellyvilleMemorialPark-baseball613
KenthurstPark134
KenthurstPark233
KenthurstPark334
LesShoreReserve133
LesShoreReserve233
LesShoreReserve333
MasonicSchools133
MasonicSchools222
RussellReserve133
RussellReserve233
SackvilleNorthMemorialParkReserve111
SamanthaRileyReserve144
SamanthaRileyReserve244
SamanthaRileyReserve344
SamanthaRileyReserve444
StringerRoadReserve144
StringerRoadReserve244
Sportsfield
VenueFieldWinterlevelSummer
StringerRoadReserve344
StringerRoadReserve444
SouthMarootaReserve111
TedHorwoodReserve133
TedHorwoodReserve233
TedHorwoodReserve333
TedHorwoodReserve433
TedHorwoodReserve533
TheHillsCentenaryPark144
TheHillsCentenaryPark233
TheHillsCentenaryPark333
TheHillsCentenaryPark433
TheWaterLaneReserve155
TheWaterLaneReserve255
TheWaterLaneReserve-AthleticField355
TorryBurnReserve133
WrightsRoadReserve144
WrightsRoadReserve233
YattendenOval133
AppendixB
Turnerbuildingsrooms1,2,3301
Turnerbuildingsrooms6&7602
Baulkham Hills Community Centre Mainhall1503
SeniorCitizensCentre1001
Beaumont
Room1&2combined1003
Room3161
Playgrouproom601
Castlewood
Crestwood Community Centre
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