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Local governments indicated that they needed more guidance on the scope and framework for development contributions. The development industry also pointed to the need for greater consistency and transparency in charging developers because of the potential impacts on housing affordability and to avoid inequities arising from new residents subsidising existing residents.

The draft policy sets out the principles and considerations that apply to development contributions for the provision of infrastructure in new and established urban areas, and the form, content and process to be followed.

Submissions must be lodged with the: 

Secretary
Western Australian Planning Commission,
469 Wellington Street, PERTH WA 6000

on or before 5.00pm, Wednesday 16 July 2008.

Late submissions will not be considered.

Moshe Gilovitz
Secretary, Western Australian Planning Commission