Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 02, 2017 10:16 am Hello everyone. I am looking to build with Henley. Have had colours appointment already. Does anyone have any idea of how costly planning permits can be. Henly needs me to obtain the Town Planning Permit.?? Council says I need an arborist report which Henley are already charging me $1602.?? Instead of asking paying for another arborist report, have requested??Henley to obtain the planning permit and they have said $4111.?? Tis plus the arborist report costing $1602.?? Is this pricing usual.?? Council is Frankston VIC 3199.?? Build cost $360,000. Re: Town Planning costs 2Mar 02, 2017 12:46 pm New Home Build Hello everyone. I am looking to build with Henley. Have had colours appointment already. Does anyone have any idea of how costly planning permits can be. Henly needs me to obtain the Town Planning Permit.?? Council says I need an arborist report which Henley are already charging me $1602.?? Instead of asking paying for another arborist report, have requested??Henley to obtain the planning permit and they have said $4111.?? Tis plus the arborist report costing $1602.?? Is this pricing usual.?? Council is Frankston VIC 3199.?? Build cost $360,000. Your lucky if these are your only cost, we paid over 20k for our planning costs. Geotechnical engineering reports, asbestos reports, delapadation reports... The list can be endless sometimes. Admittedly ours was for a Reno, but you might want to check the full extent of reports needed before you jump into it. Kind Regards James Mason - Our Build. www.renovationjunkies.com.au www.ourbuildhandyman.com.au Re: Town Planning costs 3Mar 03, 2017 11:18 am Thanks Jason for your advice. Yes I will check out the full extent of reports. Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon 3 12290 I am not based in Victoria however i had a quick look into your question to understand what you were asking. The way I read the regulations, overshadowing relates to the… 1 2217 "is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them 1 1520 |