Development contributions

Contributions refers to the money collected from developments to help maintain and build new infrastructure across Lake Macquarie City, such as playgrounds, community facilities and local roads. Planned projects are listed in the works schedule of the relevant contribution plan.

The contribution is based on the cost, location and type of development and applied on Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates. CDCs issued by accredited private certifiers are also required to pay contributions.

How Council collects contributions is set out under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including Section 7.11, Section 7.12 and Planning Agreements.

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Section 7.11 contribution plans

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Section 7.12 contribution plan

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Proposed cost of development	Percentage of the levy
Less than and including $100,000	Nil
More than $100,000 (up to and including $200,000)	0.5%
More than $200,000	1%

Planning Agreements (VPAs)

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Notices

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Development Contributions Register

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How to pay contributions

Please contact us to confirm the amount payable prior to making payment as contributions are subject to indexation. After your consent is issued, indexation is applied quarterly on 14 February, 14 May, 14 August and 14 November each year.

Payments can be made by BPAY, over the phone, or in person at Council’s Administration Building.

Your development consent outlines when to pay contributions. This is usually before the issue of a Construction Certificate or Subdivision Certificate (whichever comes first), or before any work commences for a Complying Development Certificate.

Accredited private certifiers

Accredited private certifiers have the same obligations as Council when issuing Complying Development Certificates.

Private certifiers are required to impose a condition of consent to pay contributions and ensure that contributions have been paid.

Need help?

If you have any questions relating to contributions, please contact council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au or call 4921 0333.

Indexation

Indexation is applied quarterly on 14 February, 14 May, 14 August and 14 November each year for approved consents. To confirm the amount payable, please contact us prior to payment.