Wow that seems over the top Darren.......just to ask basically.
Which council was this with ?

detailed plans to scale etc
noting materials to be used in
construction/soundproofing etc $6500
soil testing $600
land capability study $1800
council application fee $350
engineering in regards to
drainage etc $3000

engagement of a professional
town planner to handle the
application and answer all the
bullshit questions asked by
council,
attend the council meeting address
the councilors concerns,
address one objection $4500

time frame in total was 8 months
permit was granted with the usual
conditions, basically the whole thing
was quite easy ,
the complex was built inspected and now
operating

So the key is to employ a professional town planner independent from the council town planner Mick?

gone are the days when you could have approached council with something drawn on the back of a cigarette box , and it would have been approved ,

its complex these days and your best chance of getting your permit is with a good independent town planner handling your application ,

he/she will have done their homework and know all the rules within the local planning scheme and will prepare your application accordingly,
and never buy a property hoping to get a permit later because you may not get one , remember all neighbors are not nice people lol
and they will have a fair say on whether you get your permit or not

i will say my costs are mainly mates rates, as i have been building and developing for nearly 40 years ,

One final question please......does the cost vary between a 10 dog Licence......and a 50 dog Licence?

Thanks in advance :)

Council require a sealed road.

Me: Sealed Road Access. The road to our property is serviced by a gravel road.
Acceptable by council for everyday access for our access.
Does this clause therefore make it unlikely that our application would be refused?

Council:
A sealed road access is a probable solution. If you believe that you do not meet that, you will need to address the Specific Outcome (see below). Council may request/condition the road or access be built to a certain standard.

Development approval costs $22744 to lodge. No Guarantees.
Kennels have to be 200 m away from existing neighbour & 100 m away from the farmed side (non neighbour). Total 300 metres when my frontage is 235 metres.

Just bullshit.

I approached the Council a couple of years ago about putting up a "Besser-Block-Wall". I asked them about requirements on "Wall-Heights" etc. Was told if I built it higher then "1 metre" I would have to go through council & it would cost me $15 per metre.
I built it to a height of 90mm.

my previous property had a 100 dog permit , unlimited litters and it was on a gravel road ,

On top of this the council also charge $22.20 per square metre for the kennel space. eg, say kennel block was 100 square metres there is a $2220.00 fee to pay.

Per sq mtr, that's ridiculous.
What shire/council are you in, Darren?

if they council have a planning scheme in place that takes in kennels/animal keeping , etc

and you comply within the scheme , then a permit cant be refused ,

know and understand the planning requirements before you go asking them any questions,
this is where your town planner is worth his/her weight in gold

and will establish whether there is a likelyhood of a permit being granted

if you cant comply with the scheme then you are wasting your time and money , look elsewhere ,

Yes that is correct.
An independent town planner that has experience dealing with the particular council in question.
However it is ridiculous for the cost of the lodgement of an application.
Previously I had enquired in another zone & it was approx $10000.
Had no idea that another zone would cost more than twice as much.

darren, i dont understand that cost for lodgement , some thing is getting mixed up ,, thats like a fee you would pay for a 20 lot subdivision ,

here in vic, our local shire ill give you a link and its quite straight forward whats needed for certain things , and when you read it , you will see they encourage pre/planning meetings the link
EXTERNAL LINK

A use of this type under the current zoning will trigger an Impact Assessable (inconsistent) development. The application will need to be publicly advertised (i.e. erect a sign on property, notify immediate neighbouring properties and advertise in the local newspaper) which may be subject to submissions. The proposal will need to be presented to Full Council for determination. Development Application fee is $22,744.00 (fees and charges 2017/2018) and to be accompanied by plans, document addressing relevant planning scheme provisions/codes and specialised report (i.e. acoustic impact assessment). As a starting point, attached are relevant planning scheme codes for your review.

As mentioned, given the level of assessment for this application being Impact, it is suggested that you engage the service of an independent town planning consultant to assist with application.

For your information, an Intensive Animal Husbandry is subject to infrastructure charges. Under Council's Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (version 7, October 2017). The charges are as follows: $ 20.20 per m of gross floor area.