Voluntary Planning Agreement Register

Sanctuary Estate Voluntary Planning Agreement

Council has entered into a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) under section 93F of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in connection with a Development Application for at 288 Minmi Road, Fletcher.

Description of the Agreement:
In 2009 Landcom made an offer to Newcastle City Council to enter into a VPA. Under the VPA the developer is required to:

  • Construct a multipurpose community centre co-located with a local level sporting complex, including car parking
  • Make a monetary contribution towards the provision of a regional cycleway link
  • Construct two park lands/playgrounds
  • Dedicate to Council two Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Parks
  • Construct two Sanctuary Estate entry statements on each of the developments two entry roads off Minmi Road.

Dates of notification of the proposed agreement:
The agreement was publicly notified from 11 August 2010 to 7 September 2010. Three submissions were received during the exhibition. 
 
Date the agreement was entered into:
 The Voluntary Planning Agreement was adopted by Council on 14 December 2010 and was executed on 21 April 2011.
 
Parties to the agreement:
 
Newcastle City Council and Landcom.
 
Land to which this agreement applies:
The agreement applies to land edged heavy black on Sheet 1 of Schedule 1 in the agreement, also known as 288 Minmi Road, Fletcher.
 
Planning agreement and explanatory note:
The planning agreement can be viewed online or at Councils Customer Enquiry Centre during normal business hours.

PDF Sanctuary Estate Voluntary Planning Agreement (1.70mb)

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