Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 2:52:54 PM

The City of Vincent has reviewed its policy for Refunding and Waiving of Planning and Building Fees (Appendix 20) and is seeking community feedback.

The amended policy aims to:

• A clear framework for when development application and building permit fees may be reduced or refunded.
• Consistent decision-making, outlining clear criteria for assessing discretionary fee reduction or refund requests.
• Support for the City’s strategic initiatives such as heritage protection, tree retention and sustainable design.

The existing Appendix 20 is being revoked as part of this process.

The legislative framework under which it was adopted has since been replaced and as a result, it contains outdated references to superseded legislation and regulations.

The new policy will be renamed the Development Fee Reductions and Refunds Policy.

In June 2025 Council approved the amended Appendix 20 – Refunding and Waiving of Planning and Building Fees for the purpose of community consultation.

Visit Imagine Vincent to find out more and have your say.

Consultation closes 4pm Thursday, 17 July 2025.

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