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After you have submitted your development application, you will be invoiced for the applicable fees by the relevant authority. The relevant authority will commence the assessment process only once these fees have been paid.
Fees you'll pay
The fees for a development application are determined by the estimated total development cost, relevant assessment pathway and building class (where applicable).
Fees prescribed in legislation are subject to regular annual review and may require some additional variations from time to time.
Additional fees
Depending on the assessment process required, your application may involve additional steps, such as public consultation or agency referrals. These processes incur additional fees.
How to pay
Where the application was submitted electronically the invoice will be issued in the online planning system and you can pay fees online.
Some additional payment methods may be available depending on who is the relevant authority assessing the application.
If the local council is the relevant authority for your application, you need to contact them directly for information on other accepted payment methods.
Online
When lodging online, fees can be paid by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) as part of the application process. Otherwise, you can register external payment made by cheque, cash or credit card.
The following additional payment methods are available if your relevant authority is the State Planning Commission.
Post
Send cheques or money orders to:
Department for Housing and Urban Development
GPO Box 1815
Adelaide SA 5001
Phone
To pay by credit card over the phone, or for alternative payment options, please contact Planning Services on (08) 7133 3030.
