Metropolitan Planning Levy Practice Note

The Property Council supports the State Government’s interpretation of the estimated cost of development with respect to planning permit applications for land subdivision. Since the introduction of the Metropolitan Planning Levy in June 2015, the treatment of planning permit applications for land subdivisions with respect to paying the levy has remained inconsistent.

On numerous occasions, the Property Council has expressed concerns to Government that some Councils have taken a new approach to estimating the ‘cost of development’ for land subdivisions.

Our position has always been that this cost should be $0.

The Minister’s practice note, approved on 12 May, confirms our position.  That is, only works requiring a permit are to be included in the calculation of the cost of development.

If you believe you have overpaid the Metropolitan Planning Levy based on a miscalculation of the estimated cost of development,  you can seek a refund.  To request a refund, contact the SRO on: 13 21 61.