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Pre-application Briefings of the Development Consent Authority (DCA)
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What are Pre-application Briefings with the DCA?
This service provides applicants with the opportunity to brief the members of the relevant Division of the DCA on their forthcoming proposal and receive their feedback and questions.
The Briefings are not a substitute for individual consultation with agencies on the specific details of your application that might require upfront negotiation or detailed technical knowledge.
When are Pre-application Briefings Held?
DCA pre-application briefings are held directly following scheduled DCA meetings.
DCA meetings are held bi-monthly in the Divisions of Darwin and Litchfield and monthly in the Divisions of Palmerston, Katherine and Alice Springs.
For information on the scheduled meeting dates for each of the DCA Divisions please visit check the DCA meeting dates page.
The DCA Divisions of Batchelor and Tennant Creek meet on an as needed basis. For advice on upcoming meeting dates and opportunities to book an appointment to brief these Divisions please contact Development Assessment Services on 8999 6046.
Who should make an appointment to brief the DCA?
Any prospective applicant can book an appointment to brief the DCA, although it may be of greater benefit to proponents of larger scale proposals due to the more complex nature of the assessment requirements.
Who will attend the Briefing?
The Briefing will be attended by members of the relevant Division of the DCA and planners from Development Assessment Services (DAS).
You may invite others to the meeting such as a consultant or other representatives.
What information do I need to provide to the DCA and when do I provide it?
The decision on what, if anything, to provide to DCA members prior to the appointment rests with you and will depend on where you are in the development and design phase of your proposal and the matters on which you want feedback.
Appointments can be booked up to two months in advance and up to two weeks prior to your selected day.
If you wish to have documentation circulated to DCA members it is your responsibility to ensure the information is delivered to DAS by close of business 14 days prior to your appointment (i.e. if your appointment is for Friday 20 January any documentation should be submitted by Friday 6 January). This will ensure that DCA members receive your documentation with their regular agenda and have adequate opportunity to review it.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment for a Pre-application Briefing of the DCA in Darwin, Litchfield, Palmerston, Katherine, or Alice Springs
Alternatively you can book by telephone on 8999 6046.
You will be contacted by Development Assessment Services staff to confirm the exact time of your appointment.
If you require detailed information on the policies and requirements of relevant agencies or information on the manner in which your proposal will be assessed against the NT Planning Scheme you should consider making an appointment for the Pre-application Planning Forum or a Pre-application Meeting with a Planner.