How much will this cost?

Fees vary depending on the type of application and size of the project. Fees are found on the application forms. Applicants must also pay a site inspection fee and a public ad fee to the Town of Becket.

In addition, you may need to hire a qualified professional to delineate wetlands, to draw plans, or for other aspects of your project.

Please note that the Conservation Commission may impose additional fees to the applicant for the employment of outside consultants, engaged by the Commission, for specific expert services deemed necessary by the Commission to come to a final decision on any matter before it. Specific consultant services may include but are not limited to application and plan review, site inspections, resource area delineation review, analysis of resource area values, wildlife habitat evaluations, and more. The consultant shall be chosen by and report only to the Commission.  

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the information on this website is meant to simplify very complicated regulations, and is not meant to substitute for applicants' responsibility to understand and follow applicable laws, and read the official forms and instructions carefully. In cases where information on this website disagrees or appears to disagree with state and local regulations and policies, the official regulations and policies take precedent.

Thanks to the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for contributing to information on this website.