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• Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Building Approvals, Australia. Retrieved from https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/industry/construction/building-approvals-australia/latest-release
• City of Sydney. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/development/development-applications/fees-and-charges
• Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/planning-for-growth/planning-reforms/development-application-fees
• Local Government Association of Queensland. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.lgaq.asn.au/resources/development-application-fees
• City of Melbourne. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/building-and-development/planning-applications/Pages/development-application-fees.aspx
• City of Brisbane. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/planning-guidelines-and-tools/development-application-fees
• City of Perth. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au/residents/planning-and-building/development-applications/development-application-fees
• Australian Institute of Architects. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.architecture.com.au/resources/fees-and-business-practice/development-application-fees
• Property Council of Australia. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.propertycouncil.com.au/Web/Content/Advocacy/Development_Application_Fees.aspx
• Australian Construction Industry Forum. (2021). Development Application Fees. Retrieved from https://www.aciforum.com.au/resources/development-application-fees

Pre-Development Phase

• Pre-lodgement Consultation: 2,000−5,000
• Initial Planning Assessment: 3,000−8,000
• Professional Services:
• Planning Consultant: 15,000−25,000
• Architectural Documentation: 20,000−35,000
• Engineering Reports: 15,000−30,000

Typical Duration by Phase

• Pre-Development: 4-8 weeks
• Development Application: 16-24 weeks
• Construction Certificate: 6-8 weeks
• Compliance and Inspections: Ongoing throughout construction

Recommendations

Based on the research findings, the following recommendations are made:

• Developers should budget for the development approval process: Developers should budget for the costs associated with each stage of the development approval process, including pre-lodgement fees, development application fees, construction certificate fees, and compliance and inspection fees.
• Developers should understand the local council or planning authority fees: Developers should research the local council or planning authority fees and understand how they may impact the overall cost and timeframe of the development approval process.
• Developers should consider the project complexity: Developers should consider the complexity of the project and how it may impact the overall cost and timeframe of the development approval process.

Several factors can influence the overall cost and timeframe of the development approval process, including:

• Project complexity: More complex projects may require additional fees and longer timelines.
• Local council or planning authority fees: Fees can vary significantly between different local councils or planning authorities.
• Development type: Different types of developments, such as high-rise buildings or mixed-use developments, may require additional fees and longer timelines.
• Environmental factors: Developments that require environmental assessments or approvals may require additional fees and longer timelines.

In conclusion, the development approval process for commercial building developments in Australia involves several stages, each with its own set of costs and timelines. Understanding these costs and timelines is essential for developers to budget and plan their projects effectively. The total cost of the development approval process can range from 40,000 to 100,000 AUD, depending on the complexity of the project and the local council or planning authority fees. Several factors can influence the overall cost and timeframe of the development approval process, including project complexity, local council or planning authority fees, development type, and environmental factors.