Planning Agreements
What is a 'Planning Agreement'
A Planning Agreement is a voluntary agreement that is entered into by a planning authority and a developer. It requires a developer to dedicate land free of cost, pay a monetary contribution or provide any other material of public benefit to be used for public infrastructure or another public purpose.
Planning Agreements with the Minister are usually initiated by a developer to:
- Fulfil a requirement under an environmental planning instrument to make satisfactory arrangements for designated State Infrastructure;
- Transfer environmental conservation lands to public ownership as an offset to development;
- Make alternative arrangements for the payment of contributions required under a Special Infrastructure Contributions plan.
A Planning Agreement can not be entered into unless public notice has been given and a copy of the explanatory note has been made available for inspection by the public for at least 28 days. The draft Planning Agreements currently on public exhibition are listed below.
The Director-General is also required to keep a register of any Planning Agreements entered into by the Minister. The register is provided below and contains a short description of each planning agreement and a copy of the explanatory note.