When developer contributions apply
We seek fair and proportionate developer contributions to help deliver the infrastructure and services needed to support new development.
Residential Development
- Contributions apply to all planning applications that create new homes including single units
- Planning applications for 1 to 3 housing units qualify for a small-scale housing site discount
- If multiple related planning applications are submitted, the combined impact will be considered, and contributions sought accordingly
Commercial Development
- Contributions apply for any development where mitigation is required
Development types exempt from developer contributions
- House Extensions
- Redevelopment reducing floorspace or number of homes
- Redevelopment or subdivision creating additional homes: Contributions are based on the net increase in homes. If fewer than four additional homes are proposed, a small-scale housing site discount may apply
Developer Contribution Requirements by Development Type
A summary of the types of development which may trigger the need for developer contributions
Residential Developments
- Schools - contributions required
- Community Facilities - contributions required for developments of 4 or more homes
- Affordable Housing - contributions required for developments of 4 or more homes
- Transport - contributions required
- Green Infrastructure - contributions required for developments of 4 or more homes
- Water and Waste - contributions required
- Public Art - contributions required
Business, Industrial (including energy) and retail developments
- Transport - contributions required
- Green Infrastructure - contributions required
- Water and Waste - contributions required
- Public Art - contributions required