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What is a Pre-application Forum?
A Pre-application Forum provides a single point of contact for applicants to discuss their proposal with representatives from a range of agencies involved in the development assessment process.
The Forum will facilitate agencies sharing information with intending prospective applicants on their requirements and the standards of documentation that need to be included in a development application.
The Forum is not a substitute for individual consultation with agencies on the specific details of your application that might require upfront negotiation or detailed technical knowledge.
The Forum can provide advice only and is not a substitute for engaging qualified consultants to assist you with your proposal.
When are Pre-application Forums held?
Appointments are available in Darwin every Friday morning with the exception of public holidays and the Christmas school holiday period in December and early January. Appointments are available in Alice Springs on a fortnightly basis.
Appointments are generally for 30 minutes however if the complexity of a proposal warrants additional time this can be requested when you book your appointment. The Forum is entirely confidential.
Appointments can be booked up to two months in advance and no less than nine calendar days prior to attending the Forum.
There is no limit to the number of times that you may book an appointment with the Forum during the development and design phase for your proposal. Large scale proposals may benefit from multiple appointments as the design of the development proposal progresses.
Where are Pre-application Forums held?
The Pre-application Planning Forums are available in the Darwin and Alice Springs offices of Development Assessment Services.
Who should make an appointment for a Pre-application Forum?
Any prospective applicant can book an appointment to meet with the Forum although it may be of greater benefit to proponents of larger scale proposals due to the more complex nature of assessment requirements.
Prospective applicants can also consider making an appointment for a Pre-application Meeting with Planners
Who will attend a Pre-application Forum?
The Forum will be chaired by senior professional staff from Development Assessment Services (DAS) and membership will include representatives of agencies such as:
- Department of Lands and Planning;
- The relevant local council;
- Power and Water Corporation;
- Department of Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sport;
- Department of Health and Families;
- Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority;
- Tourism NT;
- Others identified as necessary.
The composition of the Forum will depend on the nature and location of your proposal. If you would like a specific agency to be invited to the Forum this should be requested when you book your appointment.
You may invite others to the Forum such as a consultant or other representatives.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment for a Pre-application Planning Forum in Darwin or Alice Springs.
Alternatively you can book by telephone on Darwin 8999 6046 or Alice Springs 8951 9245.
You will be contacted by Development Assessment Services staff to confirm the exact time of your appointment.