Variation to Jumping Creek Planning Agreement

We are seeking the community’s feedback on the proposed variation to the Jumping Creek Planning Agreement. The variation can be found in the document library.

What's changing?

Six lots included in the Jumping Creek Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between Council and Peet were removed from the Estate’s original Development Application (DA) to address comments made by the NSW RFS. These lots have since addressed NSW RFS requirements under a newer DA.

This proposed VPA amendment is a requirement of the newer DA and seeks to clarify that the VPA applies to all lots approved under both the original and the new DA.

The new DA has also reduced the average size of the six residential lots. This has set aside an additional 1.28ha natural bush reserve. This reserve is intended to be a natural bush reserve and is not planned to have any non-native plants or physical construction. This proposed VPA amendment includes the addition of this reserve to the land that will be managed by Council. This ensures consistency between the VPA and the DA.

What is a Planning Agreement?

A Planning Agreement, also known as a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) is a legal agreement between a developer and a local council or state government agency, setting out the contributions or benefits that the developer agrees to provide in association with a development approval. VPAs are often used to secure benefits for the community, such as public infrastructure or open space.