Voluntary planning agreement register

A voluntary planning agreement (VPA) is a legal agreement between a planning authority (like Council) and a developer. A VPA is negotiated when a developer seeks approval for a development, either to change an environmental planning instrument (EPI) or for development consent. In exchange for development approval, the developer agrees to provide specific community benefits such as:

  • public infrastructure
  • transport infrastructure
  • affordable housing
  • open space and environmental improvements.

Key requirements for a VPA

A VPA must:

Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, Council maintains a public register of all VPAs. The register includes:

  • a description of the development
  • the land affected by the agreement
  • the names of the parties involved
  • the date the agreement was made.

Current VPAs

Council's current VPAs include:

Contact us

For more information, contact our Development Help Desk: