Development contributions
Some work may require a financial contribution towards new and upgraded amenities for the people who will live and work in the area.

Contributions plans
Development contributions
Central Sydney development contributions plan 2020Section 7.12 development contributions are payable for development with a cost of more than $250,000.Published 26 November 2021Development contributions
City of Sydney development contributions plan 2015This section 7.11 contributions plan covers development outside Central Sydney that will result in a net population increase.Published 30 January 2025
Development contributions mapPDF · 1.99 MB · Last modified
Council governance & administration
Development contributions register
Register of monetary contributions the City of Sydney collects as a condition of development.
Published 14 January 2025Development application services
Development applications
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