Development Contributions Voluntary Planning Agreements

Development contributions are payments, or the provision of works by developers, for community facilities and services. In addition to developer contributions, a developer may enter into a Planning Agreement with Council to provide a public benefit.

Development Contributions

Development contributions are payments or the provision of works by developers for community facilities and services such as sports fields, parks, traffic management facilities and community centres. These contributions help provide and improve community amenities and services. 

The Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and Environment Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 sets out how the development contributions system works in NSW. The development contributions are levied under section 7.11, section 7.12 and section 7.13 of the EP&A Act.

Burwood Council levies development contributions in accordance with section 7.12 of the EP&A Act. The levy is applied as a percentage and contributions are used to assist in the provision and delivery of infrastructure across the Local Government Area in line with demand for public services and infrastructure.

On 13 August 2024, Council adopted an updated Burwood Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2024(PDF, 1MB) . This plan replaces the previous Burwood Section 7.12 Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2023. 

More information

Calculating the genuine estimated cost of development

Previous versions of Contributions Plans

Council adopted a new Burwood Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan on 13 August 2024.

The Burwood s7.12 Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2023(PDF, 1017KB) has now been replaced. Please note this version is no longer in effect and is available for reference purposes only.

Development Contributions Register

Council is required to maintain a Contributions Register, which contains contributions levied and paid as conditions of approved development applications or complying development certificates.

The register contains information from 1 July 2022, and is updated at the end of each month.

Development Contributions Register - Updated 22 March 2024(PDF, 355KB)

For more information on the contributions register contact City Planning on 9911 9911

Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy

A Planning Agreement (also commonly referred to as a voluntary planning agreement or VPA) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority (such as Burwood Council) and a developer.

A planning agreement can provide for the payment of a monetary contribution, dedication of land, or any other public benefit to be used for a public purpose.

Planning agreements may operate alongside section 7.12 contributions plans or may exempt developer contributions as part of the agreement.

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

Council's Planning Agreements Policy (PDF, 2018)

Planning Agreements Policy was adopted by Council on 6 December 2005 and was amended on 30 October 2018.


The Policy provides guidelines for both the Council and developers to effectively negotiate and prepare Planning Agreements, and provides a template planning agreement document.

The Planning Agreements Policy is integral to the implementation of Council’s Policy on Carrying Out Bonus Development in the Public Interest (adopted by Council on 21 August 2018 and effective from 1 September 2018), and the Burwood Development Control Plan (BDCP) parking guidelines in business zones (adopted by Council on 4 December 2012).

Planning Agreements Policy(PDF, 387KB)

Policy - Carrying out bonus development in the public interest(PDF, 467KB)

Register of Planning Agreements

Clause 206 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 requires Council to keep a register of all planning agreements. Below is a list of planning agreements with Council that are currently on exhibition, under consideration, executed or concluded for public view.

Planning Agreement Register (clause 206 of the EP&A Regulation 2021) Burwood Council

Address

Suburb

Parties to the Agreement

Description of the VPA

Development Application No

Date VPA was entered into

 Notification (on public exhibition)

3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street

VPA(PDF, 126KB)

Explanatory Note(PDF, 29KB)

Strathfield


John Georges, Joesph Georges, Milan Kalina, MCA101

Properties Pty Ltd ATF The Tannous Family Trust & J Georges & MI Kalina, Parnell Developments Pty Ltd and

Burwood Council.

Bonus development. Payment by developer of a monetary contribution of $974,750.00 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

45/2023

 N/A

   

 Operating (Notified, endorsed by Council but not yet signed)

14 Burwood Road VPA-14-Burwood-Road-with-DA-13.2016.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

Burwood

 James Trung Vinh Ngo and Burwood Council

 Shortfall of parking

 13/2016

 N/A

121-133 Burwood Road and 38-40 Railway Parade

VPA(PDF, 348KB)

Burwood

Blairgrove Pty Ltd and Bondbarb Pty Ltd and Burwood Council 

Bonus development

149/2014 DA tied to VPA

N/A

185F Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 386KB)

Burwood

Guy Lorello 18F Burwood, Road, Burwood and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking

131/2015 DA tied to VPA

 N/A

14 Burwood Road

Burwood

James Trung Vinh Ngo and Burwood Council

 Shortfall of parking

13/2016 DA tied to VPA

 N/A

55A Shaftesbury Road

VPA(PDF, 350KB)

Burwood

Chamoun Investments Pty Ltd and M & M Tannous Pty Ltd and Burwood City Council

Shortfall of parking

129/2016 DA tied to VPA

 N/A

17 Deane Street

VPA

Burwood

HGA Capital Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development 

27/2017 DA tied to VPA

N/A

14 Railway Parade

VPA(PDF, 526KB)

Burwood

Tuo Yuan Development Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development

32/2017 DA tied to VPA

N/A

32-34 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 349KB)

Burwood

ONEMark One Property Group Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development

39/2017 DA tied to VPA

N/A

24 Burleigh Street

VPA(PDF, 241KB)

Burwood

O.T.A.R Investments Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking

56/2017 VPA not tied to LEC orders

N/A

Burwood

Dennis Lup Yik Wong & Elsa Suet Fong Shum Wong and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking

16/2018 DA tied to VPA

N/A

14A Grosvenor St

VPA(PDF, 199KB)

Croydon

Gloriously Simple Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking

42/2021 DA tied to VPA

N/A

Executed

17 Wilga Street

VPA-17-Wilga-Street-DA-164.2009.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

Burwood

Wilga St Properties Pty Ltd and Magnas Property Group Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $120,600 to Council in exchange
for 4 on-site visitor parking spaces.

164/2009

31/08/2012

113-117 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 297KB)

Burwood

Barker Street Pty Ltd atf LMP Unit Trust, Antoine Doueihi and Laudi Doueihi and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $35,872 to Council in exchange
for 0.8 deficient on-site parking spaces.

189/2011

3/02/2014

17 Deane Street VPA-17-Dean-Street-DA-127.2021.pdf(PDF, 3MB)  Burwood HGA Capital Pty Ltd and Burwood Council  Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $1,208,550 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.


 127/2021 23/09/2025

42-44 Meryla Street & 84-86 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 219KB)

Burwood

Coronation Club Limited and The Bay Group Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $148,800 to Council in exchange for 4 on-site visitor parking spaces.

75/2014

6/07/2015

36-38 Victoria Street

VPA(PDF, 330KB)

Burwood

P & N Group Holdings Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $665,600 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

12/2012

4/08/2015

9-15 Deane Street and 18-20 George Street

VPA(PDF, 935KB)

Burwood

Margaret Elias and Farah Elias and Sarah Anne Tohme and Jade Elias and Burwood Enterprise Centre Pty Ltd and Burwood Commercial Centre Pty Ltd and St John Ambulance Australia (NSW Trust) Ltd (St John) and Farah Custodians Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $1,676,640 to Council towards
the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or
other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

51/2015

15/09/2015

9-15 Deane Street and 18-20 George Street

Burwood

Margaret Elias and Farah Elias and Sarah Anne Tohme and Jade Elias and Burwood Enterprise Centre Pty Ltd and Burwood Commercial Centre Pty Ltd and Farah Custodians Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $1,078,800 to Council in
exchange for 27 on-site visitor parking spaces and 2 deficient on-site retail parking spaces.

51/2015

15/09/2015

22 The Boulevarde

VPA(PDF, 366KB)

Strathfield

Mr Chang Min Hwang and Mrs Chloe Chung-Ihn Hwang and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $48,000 to Council in exchange
for 1 deficient on-site parking space.

148/2015

18/05/2016

6 Railway Parade

VPA(PDF, 930KB)

Burwood

Burwood Holdings (NSW) Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development, visitors parking and shortfall of parking. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $275,000 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.
Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $137,760 to Council in exchange
for 1.4 on-site visitor parking spaces and 1.75 deficient on-site commercial or residential
parking spaces.

52/2016

22/05/2017

1-3 Elizabeth Street

VPA(PDF, 405KB)

Burwood

Tasman Serviced Apartments Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $93,000 to Council in exchange
for 2 deficient on-site parking spaces.

47/2015

2/06/2017

27-29 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 923KB)

Burwood

Shoreline Organisation Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $374,000 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

22/2014

21/06/2017

11-13 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 293KB)

Burwood

Australia Globe Industry and Commerce Pty Ltd and Jinda (Aust) Industrial Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $349,800 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

98/2014

8/11/2017

6 Railway Parade

VPA(PDF, 930KB)

Burwood

Burwood Holdings (NSW) Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of visitor parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $293,040 to Council in exchange
for 7.4 on-site visitor parking spaces.

52/2016

29/11/2017

1 Lyons Street

VPA(PDF, 312KB)

Strathfield

Prospect Road Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $49,500 to Council in exchange
for 1 deficient on-site parking space.

101/2015

29/11/2017

2-14 Elsie Street

VPA(PDF, 302KB)

Burwood

Atlas Property Holdings Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $1,728,975 to Council towards
the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or
other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

14/2017

13/03/2018

29 George Street

VPA(PDF, 279KB)

Burwood

Stewards Foundation of Christian Brethren and Burwood Council

Bonus development and visitors parking. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $936,900 to Council towards
the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or
other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.
Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $166,320 to Council in
exchange for 4.2 on-site visitor parking spaces.

70/2016

19/03/2018

16 Railway Parade

VPA(PDF, 282KB)

Burwood

Nascon Asset Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $755,700 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

45/2016

1/05/2018

8-14 Lyons Street

VPA(PDF, 369KB)

Strathfield

ARM Holdings Pty Ltd ATF The Albert Metledge Family Trust and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $778,800 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site

6/2016

29/05/2018

26 Parnell Street

VPA(PDF, 486KB)

Strathfield

Seiner Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $302,100 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

46/2016

10/01/2019

180-186 Burwood Road & 7-9 Burleigh Street

VPA(PDF, 537KB)

Burwood

Giant Project Group Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $1,076,988 to Council towards
the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or
other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

103/2016

10/09/2019

1-3 Marmaduke Street and 7 Deane Street

VPA(PDF, 710KB)

Burwood

Dean Street Holdings Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/ developer of a monetary contribution of $872,960 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

98/2015

11/10/2019

84-88 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 367KB)

Burwood

Coronation Club Limited and Bay Group 2 Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of visitor parking. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $162,048 to Council in exchange
for 4 on-site visitor parking spaces.

47/2018

31/10/2019

23-27 George Street

VPA(PDF, 516KB)

Burwood

George St Property Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $817,500 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

179/2016

14/11/2019

42-50 & 52-60 Railway Parade

VPA(PDF, 5MB)

Burwood

Burwood Tower Holdings Pty Ltd and Wynne Ave Property Pty Ltd atf Wynne Ave Property Trust and Burwood Council

Monetary contributions of $30 million in six installments and works in kind by owner/developer in exchange for increases in building height and floor space ratio

Planning Proposal

6/08/2020

9-15 George Street

VPA(PDF, 280KB)

Burwood

Builtcom Developments 8 Pty Ltd and Properties 8 Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $601,315 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

98/2016

17/12/2020

105-115 Liverpool Road

VPA(PDF, 303KB)

Burwood

Laley Roser Pty Ltd and RG AD Developments Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $169,250 to Council towards the
provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other
public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

93/2020

26/08/2021

21-23 Belmore Street

VPA(PDF, 5MB)

Burwood

Blairgrove Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $1,581,104.00 to Council in exchange for 38 on-site visitor parking spaces.

41/2017

17/02/2017

1 Lyons Street

Strathfield

Prospect Road Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $212,220 to Council in exchange
for 4 deficient on-site parking spaces.

101/2015

9/03/2022

127-133 Burwood Road

VPA(PDF, 3MB)  

EN(PDF, 172KB)

Burwood

Blairgrove Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $432,960 to Council in exchange for 10 on-site visitor parking spaces.

119/2021

9/01/2023

2 George Street

VPA(PDF, 7MB)

Burwood

Burwood RSL Club Ltd and Burwood Council

Various developer's works as public benefits with a total value of $15,397,172 including: Dedication of land, construction of portions of roads, installation of infrastructure and public domain works.

103/2020

24/01/2023

28-34 Victoria Street

VPA-28-34-Victoria-Street-DA-091.2019.pdf(PDF, 1MB)Ad

Burwood

VSD Investments Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $3,337,775 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

 91/2019

 15/03/2023

17 George Street

VPA(PDF, 2MB)

Burwood

The George 17 Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $1,024,625 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

110/2020

08/05/2023

17 George Street, 21 George Street and 28 Victoria Street VPA-1721-George-street-and-28-Victoria-street-DA-2019.01.pdf(PDF, 4MB)


Burwood



VSD Investments Pty Ltd and Burwood Council


Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $828,765 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

DA 2019.01

SSD-69615996


13/09/2024

5 Belmore Street VPA-5-Belmore-Street-DA-79.2023.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Burwood


Australia International Property Holdings Pty Ltd


Shortfall of parking. Payment by owner /developer of a monetary contribution of $270,600 to Council in exchange for 5 deficient on-site parking spaces.


79/2023


2/09/2024

5 Belmore Street VPA-5-Belmore-Street-DA-79.2023-part-2-992k.pdf(PDF, 2MB)


Burwood


Australia International Property Holdings Pty Ltd


Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $992,880 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site.

79/2023

2/09/2024

17 George Street 21 George Street and 28 to 34 Victoria Street

VPA-17-George-Street-21-George-Street-and-28-to-34-Victoria-Street-DA-66.2025.pdf(PDF, 6MB)

 Burwood

The George 17 Pty Ltd as trustee for the George 17 Trust and Burwood Council

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $8,000,000 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities.


 DA.2025.66

8/1/26

Address

Suburb

Parties to the Agreement

Description of the VPA

Development Application No

Date VPA was entered into

Completed (contents handed to Council)

27-32 & 43-45 Badminton Road

Croydon

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $50,000 to Council for the
construction of footpaths and vehicular crossings, undergrounding of overhead power and
telecommunication cables, and replacement of street lighting poles.

204/2003

10/08/2006

 
43-45 Badminton Road

 

 Croydon Burwood Council and Sydney Missionary and Bible College

 

 
Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $50,000 to Council for the
construction of footpaths and vehicular crossings, undergrounding of overhead power and
telecommunication cables, and replacement of street lighting poles.

 

 204/2003  8/10/2006

13-17 Oxford Street

VPA(PDF, 593KB)

Burwood

Seven Stars Property Development Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $60,000 to Council for the
undergrounding of power and telecommunication services along Hornsey Street (between
Wentworth Road and Oxford Street)

244/2004

7/09/2006

1 Railway Parade

VPA-1-Railway-Parade-DA-306.2005.pdf(PDF, 767KB)

Burwood

Progress and Securities Building Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Dedication of land for public road and easement for public access. Council agrees to apply the contribution towards the provision of 54 off-site car parking spaces, the embellishment of public open space, or otherwise, the provision of other public facilities.

306/2005

12/06/2008

6 Lyons Road

VPA-6-Lyons-Road-no-DA-number.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

 Burwood  Strathfield Recreation Club Ltd and Burwood Council

 

 

Dedication of land by owner/developer for the provision of a new public road through the site, and design and construction of the new road by owner/developer, in exchange for partial upzoning of the site

 

 

   23/1/2014

27 Belmore Street

VPA(PDF, 754KB)

Burwood

Goldfield Investment Pty Ltd and Goldfield Australia Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Construction of a public car park comprising at least 185 spaces, and a public walkway.

89/2012

16/09/2013

4a Lyons Road

Strathfield

Strathfield Recreation Club Ltd and Burwood Council

Dedication of land by owner/developer for the provision of a new public road through the site, and design and construction of the new road by owner/developer, in exchange for partial upzoning of the site.

N/A

23/01/2014

23-31 Morwick Street

VPA(PDF, 6MB)

Strathfield

A.R.M Holdings Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Dedication of land to Council. Dedication of land to Council for the widening of Bells Lane and associated work in exchange for additional development on the site.

66/2013 & 190/2014

20/01/2016

39-47 Belmore Street, 6-14 Conder Street and 11-19 Wynne Avenue

VPA(PDF, 4MB)

Burwood

Anson City Developments 2 (Australia) Pty Ltd and Kapau Holdings Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Dedication of 4,036 sqm office space, 55 car parking spaces and a linking bridge between site and Burwood Library to Council, and stratum subdivision.

193/2015

28/04/2017

2A-8 Burwood Road

VPA-2A-8-Burwood-Road-DA-205.2014.pdf(PDF, 490KB)  

Burwood

BRD Apartments Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Bonus development and dedication of land for the widening of Esher Lane. Payment by owner/developer of a monetary contribution of $405,350 to Council towards the provision, augmentation and/or improvements of open space, community facilities or other public facilities, in exchange for additional development on the site, and dedication of land for the widening of Esher Lane.

205/2014

13/03/2018. Addendum: 28/04/2018

39-47 Belmore Street, 6-14 Conder Street and 11-19 Wynne Avenue

VPA-39-47-Belmore-Street-6-14-Conder-Street-and-11-19-Wynne-Avenue-DA-193.2015.pdf(PDF, 5MB)

Burwood

Anson City Developments 2 (Australia) Pty Ltd and Kapau Holdings Pty Ltd and Burwood Council

Amendments to the above executed VPA to include further dedication of land to and leasing of land from Council and payment by owner/developer of $1,032,956.10 (including GST) to cover Council's costs associated with carrying out fit-out works to the office space.

193/2015

23/01/2020