At the Ordinary meeting of Upper Lachlan Shire Council held 18 September 2026, Council resolved to place on public exhibition the following documentation
DRAFT – Developer Agreements Policy 2026 – view here
Details of the public exhibition are as follows:
Exhibition Start Date 2:00pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Exhibition Close Date 5:00pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Draft Developer Agreements Policy 2026
Upper Lachlan Shire Council’s Draft Developer Agreements Policy 2026 sets out a clear and consistent framework for how Council will negotiate and manage agreements with developers.
These agreements are intended to ensure development contributes appropriately to local infrastructure and delivers broader public and community benefits.
The policy covers two main types of agreements:
- Works In Kind Agreements (WIKAs): Allow developers to deliver infrastructure identified in Council’s contributions plans, with the value of the works generally offset against the developer’s required contributions.
- Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs): Provide greater flexibility for developers to contribute land, infrastructure, funding or other public benefits, including benefits that extend beyond those identified in existing contributions plans.
How to make a submission
- Public submissions will need to be received in writing to Council during the public exhibition period.
- The submission period will close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
- All submissions must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer.
- All enquiries may be directed by email to [email protected] or posted to PO Box 42, Gunning NSW 2581.
Submissions in writing referencing either:
- DRAFT – Developer Agreements Policy 2026
Att: Chief Executive Officer
Upper Lachlan Shire Council
PO Box 42, Gunning NSW 2581
Email: to [email protected]