Planning Agreement Policy 2008Planning Agreement • July 23rd, 2008
Contract Type FiledJuly 23rd, 2008Planning agreements are a mechanism for planning authorities and developers to negotiate outcomes in respect of applications to modify an environmental planning instrument (such as a Local Environmental Plan) or applications for development consent – especially development consents which give rise to development contributions. Planning agreements may specify how development contributions are to be implemented by a developer. Planning agreements may also authorise development contributions for a variety of public purposes which may go beyond contributions that would be possible under a Section 94 Development Contributions Plan. They must be publicly advertised and submissions from the public may be made and must be considered.