Queensland infrastructure planning and charging framework review - commentary on DSDIP discussion paper released July 2013 - Part 3

This article concludes the discussion in our previous articles Queensland infrastructure planning and charging framework review - commentary on DSDIP discussion paper released July 2013 - Parts 1 and 2.

Offsets and refunds

Current framework

Under the current framework, where a development approval condition requires the provision of trunk infrastructure for a development in respect of which an infrastructure charge is levied, the applicant is entitled to the following:

• Offset - The value of the trunk infrastructure is to be offset against the infrastructure charge.
• Refund - Where the value of the trunk infrastructure contribution is higher than the infrastructure charge, a refund is to be provided, on terms to be agreed, from infrastructure charges for the development of premises serviced by the trunk infrastructure.