Infrastructure Charges
Infrastructure Charges Resolution
Council levies infrastructure charges under the Lockyer Valley Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 7) 2023 (the Charges Resolution). This applies to development approvals from 20 July 2023.
Lockyer Valley Infrastructure Charges (No.7) 2023
The Charges Resolution provides the basis for the calculation of infrastructure charges and sets out Council’s policy position on:
- The criteria to be applied in deciding if development infrastructure is trunk infrastructure;
- The method to be applied for calculating the establishment cost of trunk infrastructure where an applicant is required under an approval condition to provide land or works for trunk infrastructure; and
- Whether an offset or refund applies, and if so, the details and timing of the offset or refund.
Infrastructure charges levied on development will be indexed in accordance with the Charges Resolution. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning’s Producer Price Index (PPI) calculation spreadsheet can be referred to for assistance with calculating the increase.
Infrastructure Charges Register
Under the Planning Act 2016, Council is obligated to keep a register of all the Infrastructure Charges levied by Council. The register is updated on a monthly basis.
Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
A Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) was adopted by amendment for the Gatton and Laidley Planning Schemes in 2018.
Supporting documents to the LGIP within the planning instruments
- LGIP schedule and works model – Excel
- LGIP schedule and works model – pdf
- LGIP Reviewers Checklist
- LGIP Appointed reviewer statement
- LGIP extrinsic material
LGIP maps and information can be found on the Current Planning Scheme webpage
Proposed Interim LGIP Amendment
The overall purpose and general effect of the Interim LGIP Amendment is to:
- identify trunk stormwater infrastructure necessary to support future development;
- ensure trunk stormwater infrastructure is planned and provided in an efficient, cost effective and orderly manner, is sustainable and aligns with Council’s asset management and long term financial planning; and
- provide a basis for Council to levy infrastructure charges and condition the provision of trunk stormwater infrastructure as part of development.
Community consultation concluded on 15 March 2024. Submissions are currently being reviewed. When adopted the Interim LGIP amendment will be incorporated into the Gatton Shire Planning Scheme 2007 and Laidley Shire Planning Scheme 2003.
Documentation: