Stonnington Developer Contribution Plan – Amendment C296ston

The Stonnington Development Contribution Plan (DCP) was introduced (through Amendment C296ston) to the Stonnington Planning Scheme on 31 August 2023. The DCP is mechanism to equitably levy contributions from new developments to go towards the provision of planned infrastructure required to accommodate the needs of a growing population.

The DCP requires developers provide a monetary contribution to 195 projects identified within the Stonnington Wide DCP 2020-2040 and will collect approximately $45 million of the estimated total cost of these projects (total cost is approximately $257 million).

Council will be responsible for delivering these projects through to 2040.


The DIL and CIL

1. The Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL)

This levy applies to all increases to residential, retail, commercial and industrial developments and helps to fund projects such as:

  • Roads
  • Cycling infrastructure
  • Drainage
  • Footpaths
  • Public realm improvements

2. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

This levy only applies to increases to residential developments and contributes to projects including:

  • Child care centres
  • Maternal and child health centres
  • Recreation and sporting facilities
  • Libraries
  • Neighbourhood houses
  • Public toilets
  • Shared community facilities

DCP Levy Rates

The levy depends on which charge area the development is within


Residential DCP levy rates (per m2)


Retail DCP levy rates (per m2


Commercial DCP levy rates (per m2)


Industrial DCP levy rates (per m2)


Development Contribution Plan Calculator

Click here to access a calculator which you can use to provide an estimate for the Development Contributions Plan Levy.


How will I know the levy amount that I have to pay?

Planning permits for applicable developments will be issued with a condition specifying that the levy must be paid.

We will send an invoice confirming the levy amount (including breakdown into DIL and CIL parts as applicable) to planning permit applicants when development plans are endorsed.

Payment of the Development Infrastructure Levy is to be made at subdivision stage, planning permit stage or building permit stage as applicable to the development.

  • Payment of the Development Infrastructure Levy is to be made prior to the commencement of any development or works/ no later than the date of issue of a building permit under the Building Act 1993.
  • Payment of the Development Infrastructure Levy is to be made prior to the issue of a statement of compliance for the approved subdivision.
  • Payment of the Community Infrastructure Levy is to be made no later than the date of issue of a building permit under the Building Act 1993.

Payment of the Community Infrastructure Levy must be made at the building permit stage.


How do I pay the levy?

You can pay the levy:

  • In person at one of our customer service centres
  • Pay online with credit card at Stonnington eServices, Australia Post BillPay or CommBank BPoint

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