Development Contributions System

Directions by the Minister

The Minister for Planning, under section 94E of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, may issue general or particular directions to local councils in relation to the development contributions they can impose.

Current section 94E directions

Technical advice

Planning circulars

  • 15 March 2011: PS 11-012 Section 94E Direction – Development contributions
  • 24 November 2010: Planning circular -
    Guidelines for the assessment of Local Contributions Plans by IPART
  • 16 September 2010: Planning circular - Reforms to Local Development Contributions
  • 4 June 2010: Planning circular – Local Development Contributions 
  • 15 September 2009: Planning circular – Building Education Revolution Program – section 94E Direction 
  • 21 July 2009: Planning circular – Complying development – certifiers to follow Minister's directions on development contributions
  • 23 December 2008: Planning circular – Review of infrastructure contributions
  • 6 November 2007: Planning circular – Infrastructure contributions
  • 6 December 2006: Planning circular – Changes to the application of section 94A of the EP&A Act – Ministerial Direction

Practice notes

The Department has published a series of practice notes to assist councils, applicants and the community in understanding the NSW development contributions system. They should always be read in conjunction with later advice relating to updated policies and reforms to the development contributions system. Note: These practice notes do not constitute legal advice. Users are advised to seek professional advice and refer to the relevant legislation, as necessary, before taking action in relation to any matters covered by the notes.
Last Updated 21-Mar-2011