About the Amendment
What is the NSLIC Plan?
The NSLIC Plan outlines how Council applies contributions associated with new development to help fund local infrastructure and community facilities needed to support the growth in Council's resident and worker populations.
Thes NSLIC Plan applies infrastructure contributions under:
- Section 7.11 of the EP&A Act - a monetary or in-kind contribution based on the relationship ("nexus") between the proposed development and the infrastructure demand generated from an increase in resident and/or worker population
- Section 7.12 of the EP&A Act - a fixed percentage levy of the proposed development cost
What does Amendment No.2 propose?
The draft amendment includes a range of updates to improve clarity and consistency in the application of the NSLIC Plan and address recent State Government reforms. These include:
- Recognising "co-living housing" as a residential development type and applying appropriate infrastructure contribution rates
- Clarifying that new affordable and social housing provided in perpetuity is exempt from infrastructure contributions
- Updating the Cost Summary Report template to support clearer and more consistent calculations of infrastructure contributions
- Minor administrative updates, including corrections to typographical errors and updated legislative references.
Why is the amendment being made?
The amendment will ensure the NSLIC Plan remains up to date, transparent and aligned with contemporary development forms and legislative requirements.
Why this matters
Local infrastructure contributions help fund essential community infrastructure such as open space, community facilities and local services.
Updating the NSLIC Plan ensures that:
- Contributions are applied fairly and consistently
- Emerging housing types are appropriately considered
- Administrative processes are clear for applicants and the community
- Infrastructure funding keeps pace with local growth