Development Contributions Plan

Development Contributions Plan

At its meeting on Thursday 17 August 2023, Council resolved to place the Development Contributions Plan on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

A copy of this Policy can be viewed by clicking on the name of the policy listed above.

Local infrastructure contributions, also known as developer contributions, are charged by councils when new development occurs. They help fund infrastructure like parks, community facilities, local roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage, sewer and water infrastructure.

1.  That Council’s existing Section 7.12 Contributions rates of levy be endorsed, as outlined below: (a)  for a proposed cost of up to and including $100,000—nil, and (b)  for a proposed cost of $100,001–$200,000—0.5%, and (c)  for a proposed cost of more than $200,000—1%.

2.  That Council’s Section 7.12 Contributions exemptions be expanded to include affordable housing, seniors housing, disabled access, adaptive reuse of a heritage-listed item and rebuilding/repair works after natural disasters.

3.  That items 1 and 2 in this Recommendation be reflected in a draft Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan to be brought to Council for endorsement and public exhibition.

A hard copy of the Policy is available from Council’s customer service centre Level 2, 30 Heber Street, Max Centre, Moree.

Your feedback and comments are welcomed and can be submitted to the General Manager, Moree Plains Shire Council, PO Box 420, Moree NSW 2400.

Comments can also be submitted to Council by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Submissions close 5pm Monday 18 September 2023.

Further enquiries in relation to this Policy should be directed to the General Manager on (02) 6757 3222.