25B   Form and subject-matter of planning agreements

(1)  A planning agreement must:

(a)  be in writing, and

(b)  be signed by the parties to the agreement.

Note. Section 93F (10) of the Act requires a planning agreement to conform with the Act, environmental planning instruments and development consents applying to the relevant land.

(2)  The Director-General may from time to time issue practice notes to assist parties in the preparation of planning agreements.

Note. Under section 93K of the Act the Minister may give planning authorities directions on requirements with respect to planning agreements.