Voluntary Planning Agreements

A voluntary planning agreement (VPA) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority (such as the Department of Planning and Environment or a Council) and a developer.
Under the agreement a developer can agree to provide or fund:

• public amenities and public services
• affordable housing
• transport or other infrastructure.

Contributions can be made through:

• dedication of land
• monetary contributions
• construction of infrastructure
• provision of materials for public benefit and/or use.

VPAs cannot be entered into unless public notice has been given and an explanatory note is made available for inspection for at least 28 days.