Planning Agreements

A Planning Agreement is a legally binding agreement between a developer and a planning authority, usually state or local government (council).

Planning Agreements are usually entered into when a developer is submitting a development application or planning proposal and can result in the developer contributing benefits or amenities to the community in exchange for the opportunity to develop land in a certain way.

Planning Agreement Policy

Council's Planning Agreement Policy ensures a consistent, transparent and risk-based approach is applied to the negotiation and management of Planning Agreements. The policy is supported by Council’s Planning Agreement Guidelines.

Planning Agreement Register

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 requires Council to keep a register of all relevant Planning Agreements and include particular information about each agreement. Council is also required to publish specific information for each Planning Agreement on the NSW planning portal and our website.

A summary of Planning Agreements contained within the register is provided below. 

Date of agreement Name of agreement  Land to which PA applies  Agreement details  Document/s

Jan 2008

 Precinct 2B Old Bar Lot 4 DP522670 Agreement regarding dedication of land and a dwelling entitlement. Precinct 2B Old Bar (2008) Planning Agreement
Feb 2010 303 Blackhead Road, Hallidays Point Lot 3 DP242332 Agreement providing a mechanism for the dedication of lands and associated works at Tallwoods Village, Hallidays Point. 303 Blackhead Road, Hallidays Point (2010) Planning Agreement
June 2014 90 High Street, Blackhead  Lot 100 DP 1275605 Agreement providing a mechanism for the provision of landscaping. 90 High Street, Blackhead (2014) Planning Agreement
Feb 2010 323 Blachead Road, Hallidays Point  Lot 4 DP242332 Agreement providing a mechanism for the dedication of lands and associated works at Tallwoods Village, Hallidays Point 323 Blackhead Road, Hallidays Point (2010) Planning Agreement
Oct 2017 363 Diamond Beach Road, Diamond Beach  Lots 1, 2 and 4 DP271277; and SP104390 This agreement provides a mechanism for the development of a Public Access Strategy and subsequent dedication of land and a footpath providing public access along the eastern boundary of the land. Seashells PTY LTD - 363 Diamond Beach Road, Diamond Beach Planning Agreement(PDF, 5MB)
Oct 2019 391 Diamond Beach Road, Diamond Beach  Lot 17 DP576415 Agreement providing a mechanism for the development of a Public Access Strategy and subsequent dedication of land and a footpath providing public access along the eastern boundary of the land. 391 Diamond Beach Road, Diamond Beach (2019) Planning Agreement(PDF, 6MB)
April 2021 Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest  Lot 1 DP1234229 This agreement provides a monetary contribution to council to fund environmental research and restoration, open space improvements and a contribution to Hawks Nest Surf Club. Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest Planning Agreement(PDF, 17MB)
May 2013  Tropic Gardens Drive, Smiths Lake Lot 122 DP1142798 Agreement facilitating environmental restoration works and the protection of identified environmental land. Tropic Gardens Drive, Smiths Lake Planning Agreement
July 2018 Lot 1 DP125692, The Lakes Way, Darawank  Lot 1 DP125692  Agreement providing a mechanism for the dedication of a biodiversity lot in exchange for two residential lots.  Lot 1 DP125692 The Lakes Way, Darawank Planning Agreement(PDF, 4MB)
March 2007 Seven Mile Beach Lots 103, 142, 178 DP753168 Agreement providing the mechanism for the payment of contributions towards community services and facilities in association with the development. Seven Mile Beach Planning Agreement
Feb 2019 Gloucester River Run Lot 621, 622 DP 1263740 and Lot 61 DP1258063 Agreement providing a mechanism for the dedication of land to council, biodiversity offsets (vegetation management plan) and development over the site to meet a set of water quality objectives. Gloucester River Run (2019) Planning Agreement(PDF, 8MB)
April 2022 9844 Pacific Highway, Buladelah Lot 30 DP1289159 and Part Lot 31 DP1289159 This agreement provides a mechanism for the payment of monetary contributions towards public domain/town improvements, general business assistance and local promotions. Buladelah Highway Service Planning Agreement(PDF, 15MB)
March 2020 Land adjoining Palms Oasis Caravan Park, Boomerang Drive, Pacific Palms  Lot 830-832 DP1297274 This agreement provides a mechanism for the dedication of a Biodiversity Lot to Council and payment of monetary contribution towards ongoing management. Land adjoining Pacific Palms Caravan Park, Boomerang Drive, Pacific Palms Planning Agreement(PDF, 1MB)
March 2012 Lot 15 Carmona Drive Lot 15 DP713993 This agreement facilitates environmental restoration and dedication of land to the Minister. Lot 15 Carmona Drive Planning Agreement
March 2022 Parry's Cove, Tea Gardens  Lot 1 and 2 DP1262113 Agreement providing the mechanism for registration of a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement, retirement of biodiversity credits and the dedication of land to Council.  Parry's Cove, Tea Gardens Planning Agreement(PDF, 4MB) 
Sept 2007 Harrington Waters Estate  Lot 1 DP1127640 Agreement providing a mechanism for the provision of a library and community centre at Harrington. Harrington Waters Estate (2007) Planning Agreement 
Nov 2012 North Shearwater, Tea Gardens Part Lot 2 DP1154170 and Part Lot 3 DP1154170 This agreement provides a mechanism for environmental restoration and dedication of land to Council. North Shearwater, Tea Gardens Planning agreement
Dec 2010 Figtrees on the Manning, Taree Lot 3 and 4 DP1268945 and Lot 3 DP1220309 This agreement provides for the provision of public infrastructure associated with redevelopment of Lower Manning Dairy Cooperative at Chatham.  Figtrees on the Manning (2010) Planning Agreement
Nov 2022 Kolodong Estate, Kolodong Road, Taree Lot 103 and 104 DP1288847  This Deed of Variation to the original Planning Agreement facilitates intersection upgrades at Kolodong/Wingham Roads.  Kolodong Estate, Kolodong Road, Taree (2022) Planning Agreement(PDF, 17MB) 
Feb 2008  Chapmans Road, Tuncurry Multiple - refer to register above This agreement requires land dedication to a conservation authority or Council. Planning Agreement between Council and R L & S C Wilson, North Tuncurry
May 2014 Brimbin Multiple - refer to register above Agreement regarding the requirement to undertake further master planning of the new town prior to subdivision occurring, to commit the developer to fund the regional road network upgrades required due to this development, to dedicate land required for community and open space purposes and to fund a Community Development Worker for 20 years. Brimbin (2014) Planning Agreement and Explanatory Note 
Jan 2008 210 Diamond Beach Road, Diamond Beach Multiple - refer to register above This agreement facilitates the provision of environmental corridors and community infrastructure such as access, facilities and landscaping. 210 Diamond Beach Road, Diamond Beach (2010) Planning Agreement 
Jan 2010  Tallwoods Eastern Lands Lot 25 DP1191907 and Lot 102 DP1198479 Agreement between Council and Tallwoods PTY LTD regarding rehabilitation embellishment and maintenance of vegetation and bushfire asset protection zones.

Tallwoods Eastern Lands Appendices

Tallwoods Eastern Land Planning Agreement
Dec 2023 528 Lowes Lane, Booral Lot D DP162940, Lot 46 DP95406, Lot 82 DP95418 and Lot 820 DP1277990 Agreement for the conservation of environmentally sensitive land and association with a four-lot subdivision. 528 Lowes Lane, Booral Planning Agreement
Feb 2010 Precinct 1, Old Bar Lot 12 DP753149, Lot 22 DP1191514, Lot 21 DP1191514 Agreement regarding dedication of land and construction of a pedestrian/cycle path and associated lighting. Precinct 1 Old Bar (2010) Planning Agreement

Recording requirements for each financial year will be provided following the end of the financial year in accordance with instructions from Planning Circular PS 21-002.

 

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