The Local Government Act 2002 allows the Council to collect Development Contributions. Currently, the Council pays for all new infrastructure development and Development Contributions are a fairer way of charging the cost of growth.The 2003/2004 Annual Plan adopted by Council from 1 July 2003 provided a policy for assessing and collecting development contributions.What is a Development Contribution? What rate of contribution is required? Are there any other contributions that are payable to the Council? Information Guides on Development Contributions and building in Papakura is available here. What is a Development Contribution?Development Contributions are contributions of money (or land) paid to the Council when a development is undertaken, or when the use of an existing property changes. Development Contributions contribute to the Council’s capital expenditure for growth and generally fund roading infrastructure, stormwater collection and management, reserves and community infrastructure such as libraries, and community centres.
When does it apply?Development contributions will apply to any application for resource consent, building consent or service connection lodged after 1 July 2003.
What rate of contribution is required?The contribution rate for one unit of demand is set in the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) 2004 - 2014. You can view a copy of the Development Contributions Policy in the LTCCP (note, use the bookmarks in PDF file to locate contents quickly) or contact Customer Services to request a copy and a property plan from the Council’s GIS system.The unit of demand is based on a single residential development. For industrial and commercial developments, the Development Contributions Policy contained in the LTCCP 2009 - 2019 provides an equivalent method.
How is it calculated?The capital cost of the infrastructure required to meet the increased demands from additional development is shown in the LTCCP and extends to 2025. This cost has been spread uniformly over the total demand from all developments benefiting from each project.The contributions for all relevant projects are summarised for a particular site.
When do I have to pay?The monetary payment of Development Contributions is generally required as follows.For Subdivision Resource Consents, the Development Contribution must be paid to the Papakura District Council before requesting a Certificate under section 224(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 for the relevant consent.For Land Use Resource Consents, the Development Contribution must be paid to the Papakura District Council within 21 days of the relevant building consent being granted, or if no building consent is required for the land use activity, before commencing the activity. The Resource Consent will not commence until the Development Contributions have been paid.For Building Consents, the Development Contribution must be paid to the Papakura District Council within 21 days of the relevant building consent being granted
Can I appeal?Yes, you can. The Development Contributions Policy (in the LTCCP) provides applicants with the opportunity to make a written request to the Council that the Development Contribution be considered for review or remission.This request must be made within 15 working days after notification of the Development Contribution.Under the Policy, the Council may remit or review a contribution, in accordance with the grounds set out in Section A4 and A5 of the Policy on a case by case basis.
Are there any other Contributions that are payable to the Council?Yes, there may be.Development Contributions provide a contribution towards the Council’s capital expenditure for infrastructure, which is generally away from the site.Financial Contribution and Reserve Contributions may also be required to provide for local effects from the development and are levied under the Council’s District Plan. Typically these may include upgrading of adjacent roads such as kerb and channel footpaths, streetlights or traffic migration measures.Water and wastewater services are supplied and managed by United Water and a Certificate may be required to demonstrate that those services are available to the development. United Water may require a Contribution for connection to the water and wastewater network.
Who can I speak to?Advice on the rate of contributions for any property may be obtained from our Customer Services Centre, or by calling 09 295 1300 or visiting the Council at 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.For advice on assessment of contribution, please telephone the Council's Customer Service Centre on 295 1300, to make an appointment to speak with the Engineering Development Section.
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