Development Contributions in the Macedon Ranges

Development contributions play an important role in delivering essential infrastructure to new and growing communities.

The Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is a way by which Council will charge new development in the growth area for contributions towards planned infrastructure projects. It is a certain and transparent means by which Council can recover some of the costs towards the on-going provision of adequate development and community infrastructure. Money received through the DCP will go towards a varied range of projects such as:

• Development and upgrades to many of the main roads and pathways new areas need
• Local parks
• Community centres
• Essential shared development infrastructure, such as drainage
• Sporting facilitates (grounds and some pavilions)
• Community health centres

The DCP outlines why and how Council will charge new development for a financial contribution towards planned infrastructure projects from which that development will benefit. The DCP is incorporated in the Planning Scheme via a standard planning scheme amendment process.

The Macedon Ranges Shire currently has three DCP's. More information on each DCP and the current charge areas and rates are provided below.