Voluntary Planning Agreements

A Voluntary Planning Agreement (commonly called a VPA or planning agreement) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority, such as Forbes Shire Council and a developer in relation to either a Planning Proposal or a Development Application. A planning agreement is a voluntary agreement under which the developer has agreed to provide or fund public amenities or public services.

This can include:

  • dedication of land
  • monetary contributions
  • construction of public infrastructure
  • provision of materials for public benefit and/or use,
  • or a combination of the above

A planning agreement can either be in lieu of, or in addition to a development contribution payments and this is negotiated and specified as part of the planning agreement. A planning agreement cannot be entered into, and a planning agreement cannot be amended or revoked, unless public notice has been given of the proposed agreement, amendment or revocation, and a copy of the proposed agreement, amendment or revocation has been available for inspection by the public for a period of not less than 28 days.

Voluntary Planning Agreement Register

CleanTeQ Sunrise Voluntary Planning Agreement

2018 Agreement
Planning Agreement CleanTeQ Sunrise Voluntary Planning Agreement
Date entered into
15/11/2018
Parties Forbes Shire Council, Parkes Shire Council, Lachlan Shire Council, CleanTeQ Sunrise Pty Ltd.
Context Planning agreement to contribute towards road maintenance, project facilitation and community enhancement - Sunrise Mine Explanatory Note
CleanTeq Sunrise Voluntary Planning Agreement (DOCX 166.4KB) 

Jemalong Solar Project Voluntary Planning Agreement

2020 Agreement
Planning Agreement
Jemalong Solar Project Voluntary Agreement
Date Entered into
04/03/2020
Parties Forbes Shire Council & Genex Power Limited
Context Planning agreement for community enhancement - GENEX Power Explanatory Notes
Jemalong Solar Project Voluntary Agreement (DOCX 67.3KB)