Voluntary Planning Agreements

A Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority and a developer.

Under the agreement a developer agrees to provide or fund:

• public amenities and public services;
• affordable housing; and
• transport or other infrastructure.

Contributions can be made through:

• dedication of land;
• monetary contributions;
• construction of infrastructure; and
• provision of materials for public benefit and/or use.

 Assessment and acceptance of such offers is determined in accordance with Council's Planning Agreement Policy.

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Public Exhibition

VPAs cannot be entered into unless the VPA and an explanatory note has undertaken public exhibition for at least 28 days.

• Voluntary Planning Agreement Register