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Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Guidance on determining demand and demonstrating nexus for section 7.11 plans, including methods for linking development to infrastructure needs.
Practice notes
Section 7.11 contributions practice note
Section 7.11 contributions practice note
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Understand how the NSW planning system works – from the laws and policies that guide decisions to the processes that shape development in your communi...
Mid-rise housing, Huntley Street, Alexandria NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / James Grabowski
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
For enquiries and general feedback that relate to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
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Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Access Ministerial advice and published documents for IPART-reviewed section 7.11 contributions plans, including councils, precincts and review outcom...
Apartment blocks in Riverwood, South Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Adam Hollingworth
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Guidance on selecting the most appropriate local infrastructure contribution mechanism, including section 7.11, section 7.12 and planning agreements.
Practice notes
Contributions system practice note
Local infrastructure contributions system practice note
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Local infrastructure contributions practice notes provide guidance for councils, applicants and communities on using the NSW contributions system.
Local infrastructure contributions system practice note
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Local infrastructure contributions, also known as developer contributions, are charged by councils when new development occurs. 
Female friends walking in park area at Salt Pan Creek reserve in Riverwood, South Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Understand the role and structure of practice notes, including their purpose, scope and how they support local infrastructure contributions.
Practice notes
Role and structure of the practice notes
Local infrastructure contributions system practice note
Published on: 13 Nov 2026
Learn how infrastructure contributions from developers help fund the roads, parks, transport and community facilities needed to support growth across ...
People cycling along the Glebe foreshore and park area. Credit: Lisa Madden/DPHI