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SECTION 94 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS

The Auburn Development Contributions Plan 2007 was approved by Council on 6 February 2008 and came into force on Saturday 15 March 2008. This Contribtuions Plan applies to development approved after that date where Council is the consent authority in the area covered by that plan.

This Contributions Plan enables Council to charge new developments for the purpose of providing additional facilities and services which will be needed as a result of new development and population growth. This Plan is a public document and sets out how Council will assess, collect, spend and administer the developer contributions.

To download to view or save the Auburn Development Contributions Plan 2007, please click on the link below:

Icon PDF Auburn Development Contribution Plan 2007 in force

superseded contributions plan

The Auburn Development Contributions Plan 2007 has superseded seven previous contributions plans, which remain relevant to consents approved prior to 15 March 2008 that include consent conditions made under those Contributions Plans. Copies of these superseded plans may be viewed by clicking on the links below.

Superseded Contributions Plans

For more information on this review process, please contact Stevan Untaru on 9735 1359

Frequently asked questions about Section 94 and Section 94A Contributions.

Are you planning to build new residential dwelling units, commercial / office or industrial / factory development?
Will the cost of works be more than $100,000?
If yes, you will need to pay Developer Contributions known as Section 94 or 94A levies.

How much is the Levy? - Two types of contributions

1. For all residential development where new dwellings are to be constructed - the Section 94 levy:

This is calculated for each type of new dwelling unit by number of bedrooms to be constructed, and will be assessed by Council's Development Assessment Unit.

The contribution rates are adjusted quarterly by the Consumer Price Index (All Groups Sydney) as stated in the Auburn Development Contributions Plan 2007. Therefore, the rates which are stated in the Plan as it was adopted in February 2008 are not the current rates, and can ony be used as an indicative and approximate estimate for the contribution that will apply at a future date. Should you require details of current Development Contributions rates as part of a proposed Development Application, please contact Auburn Council on 9735 1222.

2. For all commercial and industrial (non-residential) development - Section 94A levy:

0.5% of the cost of works between $100,001 and $200,000
1% of the cost of works more than $200,000.

MAKING PAYMENTS

When do you pay the levy? - Before you can start to build

For Development Applications, before the issue of a construction certificate.
For Complying Development Certificates, at time of notifying Council of the issue of a Complying Development Certificate.

Another way to remember!

Your Section 94 or 94A levy is paid when other levies, such as the Long Service Levy, are due.

Development Contribution rates may be adjusted when payment is due in accordance with the relevant Contributions Plan. Prior to making any payment, you should contact Auburn Council on 9735 1222 and quote your Development Application number.

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU NEED - to work out the cost of development for the S94A levy?

You need to have prepared a Cost Report which is attached to development application forms. A form is also available on the Council's website - see the 'Building and Development' section.

Who can prepare a Cost Report?

This can be done by any building professional, or a quantity surveyor who is a registered member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Does the Section 94A levy apply to demolition works?

Yes, over the cost of $100,001. The levy also applies to excavation, site preparation, decontamination, remediation and other like costs.

Why am I paying Developer Contributions and what are they going to be used for?

Council will use the funds collected to provide new works listed in the Section 94 Plan including new playgrounds and playing fields, town centre civic and streetscape works, local area traffic works, expanded library services, stormwater drainage projects, community facilities, and land acquisition for open space.

LAST UPDATED - 17 March 2008
PLEASE NOTE : While care is taken to ensure accuracy, Auburn Council cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. Auburn Council makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.