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Amend a planning permit (Section 72)

Amend a planning permit under Section 72 for significant changes

Last updated on: 05 September 2025

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Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 allows for amendments to existing planning permits. This process is used for more significant changes that cannot be addressed through secondary consent.

Check the conditions and details of your existing permit to understand the scope of permissible changes.

You should apply for a Section 72 amendment if your proposed changes:

have any modifications to the conditions of the existing permit.
have significant changes to the use or development for which the permit was originally issued.
have major alterations to the plans endorsed as part of the original permit.

Depending on the changes you need made, public notification may be required to allow for objections and submissions.

We'll assess your application against the planning scheme and make a decision.

Fees

View current fees and charges for this application:

Application Fees	Amount
Amendment to a permit to change the use of land allowed by the permit or allow a new use of land	$1,496.10
Amendment to a permit (other than a permit to develop land for a single dwelling per lot or to use and develop land for a single dwelling per lot or to undertake development ancillary to the use of land for a single dwelling per lot) to change the statement of what the permit allows or to change any or all of the conditions which apply to the permit.	$1,496.10
Amendment to Single Dwelling use or development if cost is less than $10,000	$226.90
Amendment to Single Dwelling use or development if cost is $10,001 - $100,000	$714.40
Amendment to Single Dwelling use or development if cost is $100,001 - $500,000	$1,462.50
Amendment to Single Dwelling use or development if cost is $500,001 - $2,000,000	$1,580.10
Amendment to a Development class 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 permit where additional development cost is less than $100,000	$1,302.80
Amendment to a Development class 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 permit where additional development cost is $100,001 - $1,000,000	$1,756.60
Amendment to a Development class 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 permit where additional development cost is more than $1,000,000	$3,874.70
Amendment to a class 17 permit (subdivide existing building)	$1,496.10
Amendment to a class 18 permit (subdivide land into 2 lots)	$1,496.10
Amendment to a class 19 permit (realign common boundary or consolidation)	$1,496.10
Amendment to a class 20 permit (subdivide land)	$1,496.10 per 100 lots
Amendment to class 21 permit: a. Create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or b. Create or remove a right of way; or c. Create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or d. Vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant.	$1,496.10
Amendment to a class 22 permit (not otherwise provided for in the regulation)	$1,496.10

Information required

Check the conditions and details of your existing permit to understand the scope of allowed changes.

Prepare for your application by having supporting information and documentation ready.If you are applying for a section 72 amendment application, you will need:

a recent full copy of Certificate of Title
a cover letter detailing your proposed changes
a summary in writing of the reasons why you're requesting the amendments
an electronic copy of your revisedplans
pay the application fee.

Please note: Further information may be required upon assessment of your application.

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