Amendment C238 - Development Contributions Plan

Amendment C238 has introduced a Development Contributions Plan Overlay over the entire municipality of Yarra.

The Development Contributions Plan will require developers to pay a contribution towards essential city infrastructure like roads and footpaths, as well as community facilities (for example, a new community centre).

The purpose of the plan is to ensure that the cost of providing new infrastructure and upgrading existing infrastructure is shared between developers and the wider community on a fair and reasonable basis.

The details are outlined in the Development Contributions Plan 2019 incorporated document [ PDF, 7.04 MB] . This document has been incorporated into the Yarra Planning Scheme.

Ministerial approval

On 18 May 2020 the Minister for Planning approved Amendment C238 and it came into effect on 1 February 2021. Find out more information on the operation of the DCP.

Council adoption

Council adopted Amendment C238 at its Council Meeting on 30 April 2019. The amendment will be submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval.

Panel report

Following the public exhibition period in August-September 2018, council requested the Minister for Planning to appoint an independent planning panel to consider submissions received from the community. The panel hearing was held in February 2019.

Read the full panel report for Amendment C238 [ PDF, 980.91 KB] .

Panel hearing documents

Expert Evidence Statement: Alex Hreljia2 MB Expert Evidence Statement: Chris De Silva4 MB City of Yarra Part A Submission1 MB

Where does the amendment apply?

The Development Contributions Plan would apply to all land within the City of Yarra.

It would apply to all new residential dwellings (not reinstatements or renovations of existing residences) as well as commercial and industrial developments where new floor space is being added.

What infrastructure projects will the Development Contributions Plan fund?

We have identified an extensive list of infrastructure projects that would be eligible to be funded under the plan.

You can view the full list of projects in the Development Contributions Plan 2019 incorporated document [ PDF, 7.04 MB] .

The list of projects was developed based on a number of capital works infrastructure studies undertaken over several years, including the Capital Works Program identified within Council’s Long Term Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27.

In total, the Development Contribution Plan comprises 777 projects with a value of $177.2 million.

Where will the contributions be spent?

We have divided the municipality into 10 areas for the purposes of the collection and distribution of funds collected under the Development Contributions Plan.

Each contribution would be spent within the area that the new development is built, to ensure that existing and future local residents benefit.

How much will developers have to contribute?

The amount that developers would need to contribute varies depending on the area where the development is proposed, and the type of development (residential, retail, commercial or industrial).

You can view the full list of charges and details on how they are calculated, in chapter 7 of the Development Contributions Plan 2019 incorporated document [ PDF, 7.04 MB] .

Supporting documents

Notice of amendment42 KB Explanatory report168 KB Instruction sheet47 KB Development Contributions Plan 2019 incorporated document7 MB Clause 45.06 Development Contributions Overlay26 KB Schedule 1 to Clause 45.06286 KB Schedule to clause 72.031 MB Schedule to clause 72.042 MB Map 01 - 1DCPO355 KB Map 02 - 2DCPO604 KB Map 03 - 3DCPO450 KB Map 04 - 4DCPO385 KB Map 05 - 5DCPO395 KB Map 06 - 6DCPO495 KB Map 07 - 7DCPO515 KB Map 08 - 8DCPO587 KB Map 09 - 9DCPO202 KB

Background documents

Background paper 1 - demographics2 MB Background paper 2 - DCP projects3 MB Background paper 3 - charge areas3 MB

Council strategies and policies referenced in the Development Contributions Plan report

Access and Inclusion Plan 2014 to 2017704 KB Arts and Cultural Strategy 2016 to 2020168 KB Bike Strategy 2010 part 12 MB Bike Strategy 2010 part 22 MB Bridge Rd Streetscape Masterplan14 MB Buildings Asset Management Plan adopted 20136 MB Buildings Asset Management Plan revision 20175 MB Bike Strategy September 2016758 KB Community Infrastructure Planning Framework adopted July 2014749 KB Events in Public Places Policy524 KB Early Years Strategy 2015 to 2018956 KB Economic Development Strategy 2015 to 20207 MB Encouraging and Increasing Walking Strategy 20052 MB Final Stage Two Action Plan 2014 to 2017435 KB Guidelines for Public Art in Private Development597 KB Local Area Place Making LAPM Policy 2017910 KB Local Area Traffic Management Policy 20131 MB Long Term Financial Strategy894 KB Long Term Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27770 KB Middle Years Strategy 2014 to 20172 MB Nicholson Street Place Making Initiative Concept Design888 KB Night Time Economy Strategy 2014 to 2018838 KB Parking Management Strategy 2013 to 2015825 KB Positive Ageing Strategy 2007 to 20165 MB Public Art Policy 2015 to 2020214 KB Road Management Plan 2013925 KB Social and Affordable Housing Strategy 2012 to 201461 KB Stormwater Drainage Management Strategy61 KB Strategic Advocacy Framework156 KB Strategic Transport Statement 2006183 KB Urban Design Strategy 201119 MB Victoria Street Streetscape Masterplan adopted 15 September 201554 MB Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy 2016166 KB Yarra Health Plan 2013 to 20171 MB Open Space Strategy 2006 to 20161 MB Yarra Youth Policy Action Plan 2013 to 2016240 KB

What stage is the amendment at?

Key dates

30 April 2019 - Council Meeting to adopt the amendment, and resolve to submit to the Minister for approval
Week of Monday 25 February 2019 - Panel hearing
Week of Wednesday 10 December 2018 - Directions hearing
October/November 2018 - Council meeting to consider written submissions
Thursday 23 August to Friday 21 September 2018 - public exhibition period

How can I get more information?

For assistance and more information, contact us on 9205 5555 or contact us.