This page explains what Development Contributions are, when they are collected and what for.
Please note the Development Contributions Policy is currently being reviewed. For further information please follow the link below.
Updated:
15/05/2012 3:35 p.m.
What are development contributions?
Development Contributions (DCs) assist Council in funding new network and community infrastructure necessary to support a growing community. They are brought about by legislation set out in the Local Government Act 2002.
DCs are applied where the effect of a development or the accumulative effect of developments requires Council to provide new assets or assets of increased capacity necessary to service new growth.
Council projects being partially funded by DCs are identified in Council's Development Contributions Policy. This is our guiding document on the application of DCs.
We have consulted on changes to the Contributions Development Policy in conjunction with consultation on our 2012 -2022 draft Long Term Plan. For detals, follow the link below.
Development Contributions Policy
What are contributions collected for?
- parks and reserves
- building new roads, stormwater, wastewater and water reticulation
- development of parks and reserve land
- construction of libraries.
Contributions are spent only on the activities for which they are collected and only on the growth related element of a project.
What attracts development contributions?
- commercial building works (including additions)
- commercial and residential subdivisions
- second dwellings
- service connections.
- any other development activity that may create impact on infrastructure.
When are contributions calculated?
Contributions are assessed on all resource consents, PIMs, building consents and public utility applications.
Assessments are made on the earliest application and any subsequent related applications.
Notification is provided at the issue of Notice of Decision for a Resource Consent, a Project Information Memorandum (PIM), a Building Consent, and a Public Utility Application. This notification is provided by way of a 'development contributions assessment'.
How are contributions calculated?
Calculations are based on one Household Unit Equivalent (HUE). This is the average measure of impact generated by one house and is the rate applied to a second dwelling or a new lot created by subdivision.
Commercial development and service connections are calculated through a formula of adjustments to the HUE rate and vary depending upon the particular activity or building use applied for.
Please consult Council's Development Contributions Policy for a full explanation or contact our Development Contributions team for further assistance.
When are contributions paid?
Resource consents:
- prior to the issue of a Section 224(c) certificate under the Resource Management Act 1991.
- at activation of a Land Use consent or Certificate of Compliance issued under the Resource Management Act 1991.
Building consents:
- invoiced upon the first inspection for works approved under the Building Act 2004.
Service connections:
- prior to Council approval to connect to water, sewer and storm water.
For further information, select from the links below.
Resource ConsentsBuilding ConsentsConnecting to the Sewer SystemDrinking Water Supply
How much do contributions cost?
The base rates for development contributions are as follows:
Parks reserve land |
subdivision |
0.29% of land value |
land use |
value of 20m2 of land or 0.29% of land value which ever is less |
Parks facilities & activities |
$1,600 |
Roading |
$7,111 |
Water |
Whangarei City |
$5,176 |
|
Bream Bay |
$7,000 |
Wastewater |
Coastal |
$19,866 |
|
Non Coastal |
$1,472 |
Stormwater |
$318 |
Libraries |
$500 |
For an initial assessment prior to lodging a consent application please call the Development Contributions team.
Phone: +64 9 4304 200