Voluntary Planning Agreements
A Voluntary Planning Agreement (commonly called a VPA or planning agreement) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority, such as Lachlan Shire Council and a developer in relation to either a Planning Proposal or a Development Application.
A planning agreement is a voluntary agreement under which the developer has agreed to provide or fund public amenities or public services. This can include:
dedication of land
monetary contributions
construction of public infrastructure
provision of materials for public benefit and/or use, or
a combination of the above
A planning agreement can either be in lieu of, or in addition to a development contribution payments and this is negotiated and specified as part of the planning agreement.
A planning agreement cannot be entered into, and a planning agreement cannot be amended or revoked, unless public notice has been given of the proposed agreement, amendment or revocation, and a copy of the proposed agreement, amendment or revocation has been available for inspection by the public for a period of not less than 28 days.
Voluntary Planning Agreements on Public Exhibition
