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Development and Assessment

Contributions and Payments

For those developments that may require a financial contribution towards the cost of new and upgraded infrastructure or amenities.

Contributions

State Voluntary Planning Agreements (SVPA)

A SVPA is an agreement entered into by a planning authority (such as the Department) and a developer.

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Contributions

Special Infrastructure Contributions (SIC)

The service allows faster assessment times improving the way the department communicates with applicants and councils during the assessment process.

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Contributions

Housing and Productivity Contribution

The Housing and Productivity Contribution is a broad-based development charge within the Greater Sydney, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions.

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Contributions

Local infrastructure contributions (previous s94)

Contributions for local infrastructure, also known as developer contributions, are charged by councils when new development occurs.

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Contributions

Infrastructure Contributions

Councils and planning authorities that receive infrastructure contributions are required to publish reporting documents on the Planning Portal and on their websites.

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Contributions

IPART reviewed contributions plans

Section 7.11 contribution plans reviewed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) are subject to advice issued by the Minister as outlined below.

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