NewsRoom 2007
Please contact the Media Liaison Officer for further information about the NT Lands Group news, media releases or activities:
Media Liaison Officer - Martin Bennett
Ph: (08) 8924 7004
Fax: (08) 8924 7044
Mobile: 0401 119 833
Email: Martin.Bennett@nt.gov.au
Are you a user of Topographic Data?
11 September 2007
DPI is developing new topographic mapping specifications and a copy of our latest draft is located on the Lands web page.
If you are a user of topographic data we invite you to review the document and send us your comments.
Comments closed on the 15th September.
Bellamack Residential Subdivision
04 September 2007
The new suburb of Bellamack was launched on 4 September by the Chief Minister. Expressions of Interest are now being called nationally to develop Palmerston’s newest residential subdivision, which must be lodged with Land Administration before 5 October 2007. For more information please visit the web page to find out more www.nt.gov.au/bellamack
The Department has undertaken substantial research to provide planning principles and guidelines for the development of Bellamack. The new suburb will include a Neighbourhood Village, affordable housing options and a Community Hub. More than 20% of land in Bellamack is allocated for parks and open space, and the subdivision will also incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design principles. When complete, Bellamack will incorporate around 700 new lots of land.
Media Release (pdf 12kb).
Changes to Land Information Services - Mapping Sales
17 May 2007
The Land Information Centre will be closed on Friday 18 May and will reopen on Monday 28 May 2007. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Contact details
Location: 71 Smith Street Darwin
Postal: GPO Box 1680 Darwin 0801
Telephone: 8995 5300
Facsimile: 8995 5365
Email: landinfo.dpi@nt.gov.au
Survey and Unit Plan lodgements
For Survey and Unit Plan lodgements during this time please contact Mr Rick Dawson on 8999 7793 to make an appointment.
Supply of some maps and publications will cease
When the Centre reopens it will no longer supply Geoscience Australia topographic maps or commercial tourist map publications. These products will be available from Digital Horizons at 4/57 Marina Blvd, Cullen Bay or telephone: 8981 8788.
Application Fees to change
09 May 2007
New application, planning scheme amendment and related fees will apply from 1 July 2007. A fact sheet (pdf 49kb) is available outlining the changes.
Darwin CBD Urban Planning Forum
02 April 2007
The Darwin CBD Urban Planning Forum is a joint initiative of the NT Government and Darwin City Council. Significant work has already been done by the NT Government and Council to understand the issues facing the CBD and to identify future directions. The next step is to develop an action plan for the future of Darwin’s CBD.
The forum will bring together stakeholders, experts, a cross section of residents and users of the CBD, planners, property developers and the general public to provide input that will assist in developing the action plan.
The key theme of this first Urban Planning Forum is:
How should our city function?
The forum and following community consultation events will deliver an action plan for Darwin that contains a set of specific actions around the design of buildings, streetscape and open spaces to help shape the future of Darwin’s CBD.
For more information about the Darwin CBD Urban Planning Forum and how you can be involved, visit the forum website: www.darwinplanningforum.nt.gov.au
Northern Territory Planning Scheme
01 February 2007
The new Northern Territory Planning Scheme commenced on Thursday 1 February 2007. The new Northern Territory Planning Scheme:
- rationalises, integrates and consolidates the existing planning controls, policies and guidelines into a single, coherent document;
- covers the whole Territory, except the town of Jabiru, where the Jabiru Town Plan 1981 will remain a specific planning scheme under the Planning Act;
- includes Territory wide and regional principles relating to Government’s expectations for the use and development of land; and
- includes a common suite of zones, land use definitions, control provisions and guidelines based on existing controls.
Prior to the introduction of the new NT Planning Scheme, the proposed Scheme was on exhibition in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Submissions received in response to the exhibition of the proposed Scheme are summarised and assessed in a report titled Summary and Assessment of Submissions.
A copy of the Notice of Amendment and the Statement of Reasons for the decision are provided:
Follow this link to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme, zoning maps and referenced documents.
Copies of the NT Planning Scheme are available from Department of Planning and Infrastructure offices:
| Darwin | Alice Springs | Katherine | Tennant Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
Ground Floor, Cavenagh House 38 Cavenagh St |
Level 1, Alice Plaza Cnr Todd Mall and Parsons St |
Level 1 5 - 7 First St |
Regional Office, |
Aboriginal Land Permit System Upgrade
02 January 2007
The application process for the issuing of Permits to Enter and Remain on Aboriginal Land or Seas Adjoining Aboriginal Land has recently been upgraded with a new permit card printing system and a new application form. As a result, old application forms can no longer be accepted after the cut off date of 1 January 2007.
The new system no longer requires applicants to sign and submit a blank permit card with their application form as the new cards have a signature panel on the back which is to be signed on receipt of permit.
Please visit the Aboriginal Land website for further detailed information on Aboriginal Land permits.