Planning in the NT
Strategic Lands Planning is responsible for developing strategic plans and policies for the sustainable long term use and development of land in the Northern Territory.
This is achieved through the investigation and analysis of growth trends, constraints, opportunities and land availability in consultation with key stakeholders such as community organisations, developers, landowners, residents, investors, business owners, visitors, built environment professionals and politicians.
The Development Assessment Services Program provides for the development assessment and control processes within the provisions of the Planning Act. The program also provides professional advice and administration support to Government, the Development Consent Authority, industry and the community, on the use of land.
In Focus...
Updated Storm Surge maps released
Updated storm surge mapping for Darwin and Palmerston based on the potential long term impacts of sea level rise and climate change has been released.
Greater Darwin Plan
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has released the Greater Darwin Plan, a strategic framework that will guide the growth of Darwin City and surrounding region. Mr Henderson said the Greater Darwin Plan was strategically formulated in line with Territory 2030 growth targets and feedback sourced through community consultation last year. "It's important we plan for that growth and introduce infrastructure that suits the individual needs and requirements of communities in order to maintain our great Territory lifestyle," Mr Henderson said. More
Development One Stop Shop: Book, Lodge and Pay Online
The Minister for Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy announced a new feature of the Development One Stop Shop: Development Applications (DAs) Online.
For the first time applicants will be able to prepare, lodge and pay for development applications online. By lodging online you have flexibility to lodge anytime, no longer have to provide paper copies of applications, and be able to make payments using a credit card over the phone (a tax invoice will be mailed to you) or over the counter.
During processing you will receive email notifications updating you on the progress of your development application. You will also be able to track the progress on line and view comments provided from service authorities; public submissions; and technical assessments prepared by planners.
Visit the Development One Stop Shop now.