Development contributions

  • Urban strategy

    Developer contributions

    Section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 is the principal legislation enabling Councils to levy contributions for public amenities and services.

  • Rates

    Contribution rates & plans

    Find out about developer contribution rates and plans.

  • Indexation

    The amount of contribution payable under this condition has been calculated on the basis of the current rate as at the date of consent and is based on the most recent quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) release made available by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

  • Voluntary Planning Agreement Register

    A register of all Voluntary Planning Agreements which are in place in the Newcastle Local Government Area.