Development Contribution Plans (DCPs)
What is a Development Contribution Plan (DCP)?
When land is developed, it triggers a need for new or upgraded infrastructure for the future community.
A Development Contribution Plan (DCP) is used to collect payments towards providing this infrastructure, such as roads, drains and community facilities.
We collect DCP levies from new development through an approved DCP or Precinct Structure Plan (PSP). These are part of the Cardinia Planning Scheme
Current DCP/PSP levies
Pakenham Development Contribution Plan (DCP)
Calculated as of 30 June 2024. Valid from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
- Developer Contribution Levy: $4,522.30 per lot
- Community Infrastructure Levy: $845.58 per lot
Officer Development Contribution Plan (DCP)
Calculated as of 30 June 2024. Valid from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
- Standard Rate Infrastructure Levy: $783,667.00 per ha/Net Developable Area
- Differential Rate Infrastructure Levy: $444,932.00 per ha/Net Developable Area
- Community Infrastructure Levy: $1,450.00 per lot
Cardinia Road Development Contribution Plan (DCP)
Calculated as of 1 December 2023. Valid from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
The following rates apply per hectare/net developable area.
Residential
Cell 2: $445,318.00
Cell 3: $454,126.00
Cell 4: $101,684.00
Cell 5: $549,601.00
Cell 6: $541,147.00
Cell 2: $89,430.00
Cell 3: $87,406.00
Cell 4: $4,774.00
Cell 5: $167,273.00
Cell 6: $159,796.00
Cardinia Road Employment Precinct
Calculated as of 30 June 2024. Valid from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Developer Contribution Levy: $254,381.00 per hectare/net developable area
Pakenham East ICP
Infrastructure Contribution rates are determined by Department of Transport and Planning. Current rates and further information can be found at:-