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Decision deferred

25 June 2025

Council decided to defer the decision to adopt the Development Contributions Policy 2025, at their 24 June meeting.

The Council resolved to defer the decision on adopting the draft Development Contributions Policy 2025. This deferral enables the Council to consider a report recommending adoption of the draft policy alongside the outcomes of the Development Contributions Rebate Schemes consultation.

A final decision on the draft Development Contributions Policy 2025 is now expected at the Council Meeting on 20 August 2025. If approved, the Policy it is anticipated to take effect from 1 September 2025.

In accordance with Section 198(2A) of the Local Government Act 2002, any complete applications submitted before a new development contributions policy comes into effect will continue to be assessed under the current Development Contributions Policy 2021.