Development contributions are contributions made by those undertaking developments approved under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The contributions go toward the provision or improvement of amenities or services or to recover costs of infrastructure and facilitates that are provided by Council to meet the demands of the future development. The range of public facilities identified in Council’s Contribution Plans include acquisition and embellishment of open space, urban roads and car parking.
Parkes Shire Section 94 Contributions Plan 2016
Parkes Shire Section 94A Contributions Plan 2016
As part of the administration of the above plans, applicants of Development Applications & Complying Development Certificates are required to complete a Cost Estimate Guide and submit with the application.
Council has developed two advisory documents and two information guides to assist the community and development industry with the implementation of the new contributions plans.
Parkes Shire Planning Agreement Policy 2016
Developer Services Plan
Information Guide: Section 94 Contributions
Information Guide: Section 94A Contributions