Development Contribution Plan
Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 17 July 2025, adopted Moree Plains Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2025.
Section 7.12 Levy Plans
What are development contributions?
Development contributions are payments made during the course of the development application (DA) or complying development application (CDC) process to enable local government (Councils) to provide public facilities and services required as a consequence of new development.
These contributions are required to be authorised by a formal Development Contributions Plan prepared in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and its Regulations, 2021.
Moree Plains Shire Council will levy these contributions through a Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan.
These contributions are distinct and separate from developer contributions towards water and sewer infrastructure works that are authorised under the Local Government Act and Water Management Act.
Who pays Section 7.12 contributions?
The Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan applies to all development within the Moree Plains Local Government Area that has a development cost in excess of $100,000. However, there are some circumstances where land or development will or may be exempt from the Plan. These circumstances are detailed in Section 1.4 of the Plan.
How much do I need to pay and how is the levy calculated?
Contributions payable are based on a percentage (%) of the estimated cost of development. The percentages have been established in legislation by the NSW State Government as follows:
|
Estimated Cost of Development |
Percentage (%) Contribution/Levy |
|
All development types valued at $100,000 or less |
Nil |
|
All development types valued at $100,001 and up to $200,000 |
0.5% |
|
All development types valued in excess of $200,000 |
1% |
Example:
|
I am building a new home |
The certified estimated cost of development is |
$250,000.00 |
|
|
Applicable Percentage is 1% |
Required Contribution Payable is |
$2,500.00 |
|
When do I have to pay the levy?
Generally, Section 7.12 contributions must be paid prior to the release of the Construction Certificate (CC) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC) or Subdivision Certificate.
How can I find out more information?
If you require further information please contact Council’s Planning Division on (02) 6757 3222