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Estimated development cost and employment

EDC is used to determine which approval pathway and fees are associated with development proposals.

Estimated Development Cost (EDC)

Estimates of the cost of proposed development is used to; determine the development approval pathway, calculate assessment fees and for applying development application requirements.

For State significant project applications, applicants must submit a credible and accurate estimated cost of carrying out the development in accordance with Planning Circular PS 24-002: Changes to how development costs are calculated for planning purposes.

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Last updated: 03/12/2024

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