Thank you for notifying Council pursuant to Section 00 of the Building Act 0000 that you have been appointed as a Building Surveyor for the above development.
This letter is to notify you that Council has introduced a Development Contributions Plan Levy (DCP) into its Planning Scheme which affects all land in the Municipality. The Development Contributions Plan Levy became effective on September 00, 0000.
What does the DCP apply to?
The DCP applies to any developments which increase the leasable industrial or commercial floor area, increase the number of dwellings on a site or is related to construction of a single dwelling on a previously vacant site. If the development proposed requires a DCP levy to be paid it must be paid prior to the issue of a Building Permit. You must therefore be satisfied that the levy has been paid prior to issuing a Building Permit.
How do I find out about a DCP requirement?
If a Planning Permit is required to be issued in relation to the development, the Planning Permit conditions will detail the levy amount payable. If a Planning Permit is not required for the development, the landowner can contact Council for advice on the amount of the levy.