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Council at its Ordinary Meeting 22nd July 2024 adpoted Lithgow Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan ( Section 7.12) 2024 – Minute Number 24-164. This plan became effective on 10 October 2024.

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, 2000.

Lithgow City 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?

Generally, the Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan applies to all development within the 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 3.1.1.1 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 DevelopmentPercentage (%) Contribution/Levy
All development types valued at $100,000 or lessNil
All development types valued at $100,001 and up to $200,0000.5%
All development types valued in excess of $200,0001%

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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.

Will more than one Section 7.12 development contributions plan apply?

No.  Upon commencement of this new plan all other Development Contributions Plans will be repealed.

The remaining unspent funds collected under these previous plans are rolled over into the new system and will be expended on the works schedule projects as identified.

How can I find out more information?

If you require further information please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Division on 02 63549999.

Download Lithgow Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan Section 7.12 2024
Download Section 7.12 (94A) Development Contributions Plan 2015 (Repealed)