Planning and Development Laws in the NT

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This factsheet outlines the legislative framework that regulates land use planning and development in the Northern Territory.

Key takeaways

Explains the Northern Territory’s planning laws

Describes the different categories of development and what may be required when submitting an application

Identifies the relevant consent authority and their functions when assessing development applications

Key actions

Visit: The NT Legislation Register to view the Planning Act 1999 (NT)

Visit: The NT Government page on NT Planning Scheme 2020 to read the current scheme

Visit: The NT Government page on Planning Notices to see the planning proposals open for public comment

Visit: The NT Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics’ page on Development Consent Authority to view and download maps for each of the (7) division areas

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