Filming Fees and Charges

FEES AND CHARGES (Valid until 30 June 2027)

FILMING ELEMENT NO IMPACT LOW IMPACT MEDIUM IMPACT HIGH IMPACT
Cast and crew 6 or less total 7 to 25 total 26 to 50 total More than 50 total
Vehicles No disruption to community stakeholders, retailers, motorists or events No more than 4 trucks/vans No more than 10 trucks More than 10 trucks
Vehicle parking Vehicles legally parked at all times Small or no unit base required Unit base required Large unit base required
Locations Not applicable Usually 1 or 2 locations No more than 4 locations More than 4 locations
Equipment, public safety & WHS Public safety maintained at all times.
Filmmaker responsible for risk assessment and insurance advice.		 Minimal equipment and lighting Equipment used (e.g. dollies, trucks, medium cranes, jibs) Extensive equipment
Construction No construction – activities restricted to footways or public open space No construction Some construction Significant construction
Application and notification No application or permit required (unless Crown or certain community land)

Application required

Notification recommended

Community notification required (min of 48 hours prior to filming)

Application required

Police, council and NSW Government notification required

Community notification required (min of 72 hours prior to filming)

Application required

Police, council and NSW Government notification required

Community notification required (min of 10 business days prior to filming)
Approval timeframes Not applicable 5 business days 7 business days 15 business days
Application assessment fee No fee $105 (non-refundable) $105 (non-refundable) $105 (non-refundable)
Number of locations per application Unlimited Up to 2 locations Up to 2 locations Up to 2 locations
Additional application processing fees (on approval) Not applicable $188 $402 $700
Late application fee Not applicable $470 $1,006 $1,749

Traffic Management Plan (TMP) assessment fees

TMP IMPACT LEVEL DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT FEE
Low impact Stop/go traffic control on a local or council-managed road.
Police consultation if required.		 $147
Medium impact Stop/go traffic control on a multi-lane or state road.
Police consultation if required.
Transport for NSW consultation if required.		 $418
High impact Road closures.
Police consultation if required.
Transport for NSW consultation if required.		 As per council’s standard road closure fees
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