Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2024

The Planning Agreements Policy 2024 is now in effect following adoption at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 March 2024.

Randwick Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2024. 

What is a Planning Agreement? 

A planning agreement is a legal agreement between a planning authority (e.g. Randwick City Council) and a developer. Under a planning agreement, the developer agrees to provide contributions to deliver public benefits to the community. 

Why has the Draft Planning Agreements Policy been updated and what are the changes? 

In 2021, the Department of Planning and Environment released the new Planning Agreements Practice Notes, providing detailed guidance on preparing and negotiating planning agreements. 

• Additional objectives, purposes, principles and considerations covering the intended use of the policy and processes of entering into Planning Agreements.
• Alignment with state, district and local strategic planning frameworks as well as Council’s integrated planning framework in terms of planned local infrastructure works and public facilities.
• Clarification on types of public purposes that Council seeks to cover in Planning Agreements as well as deletion of vague references in order to promote and improve transparency between Council and Stakeholders.

Have your say on the Draft Planning Agreements Policy by: 

• Completing an online submission 
• Sending your comments headed “Draft Planning Agreements Policy” by email council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or mail to 30 Frances Street, Randwick NSW 2031. 

Public exhibition period: 11 January to 8 February 2024. 

All submissions will be considered before finalising the Planning Agreements Policy.