Planning Legislation
Planning Act
The Planning Act provides for appropriate and orderly planning and control of the use and development of land.
The Act:
- establishes the NT Planning Scheme and provides for a development approval process;
- provides for interim development control;
- provides for an appeals regime and enforcement; and
- establishes the Development Consent Authority.
Planning Regulations
The Planning Regulations deal with matters of a procedural or administrative nature and include exempt subdivisions, notices of decisions and requirements for advertising development applications. It also prescribes circumstances where a right of third party appeal exists.