Development Contribution Plans (DCPs)

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

 

Pakenham Development Contribution Plan (DCP) 

Calculated as of 30 June 2023. Valid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. 

  • Developer Contribution Levy: $4,356 per lot
  • Community Infrastructure Levy: $776 per lot

Officer Development Contribution Plan (DCP)

Calculated as of 30 June 2023. Valid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.  

  • Standard Rate Infrastructure Levy: $746,922 per ha/Net Developable Area
  • Differential Rate Infrastructure Levy: $426,056 per ha/Net Developable Area
  • Community Infrastructure Levy: $1,346 per lot

Cardinia Road Development Contribution Plan (DCP) 

Calculated as of 1 December 2022. Valid from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. 

The following rates apply per hectare/net developable area. 

Residential  
Cell 1: $475,794
Cell 2: $438,572
Cell 3: $443,486
Cell 4: $100,532
Cell 5: $537,107
Cell 6: $521,784
   
Commercial  
Cell 1: $173,394
Cell 2: $88,865
Cell 3: $85,366
Cell 4: $4,576
Cell 5: $163,315
Cell 6: $148,162

Cardinia Road Employment Precinct 

Calculated as of 30 June 2023. Valid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. 

Developer Contribution Levy: $246,599 per hectare/net developable area

Pakenham East ICP

Calculated as of 30 June 2023. Valid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Standard Levy Rate 

  • Residential Development: $242,406 per hectare/net developable area
  • Commercial and Industrial Development: $141,107 per hectare/net developable area