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The Northern Territory Planning Commission

The Northern Territory Planning Commission is an independent statutory authority.

It sets the strategic framework for integrated land use, transport and infrastructure planning, working to deliver more sustainable and cost-effective outcomes for the community that reflect environmental and heritage values.

The Commission consults with the community to develop strategic plans and policies for inclusion in the Planning Scheme and advises on significant development proposals.

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Strategic Directions Planning Policy - Have Your Say

The NT Planning Commission is seeking feedback on the development of a proposed Strategic Directions Planning Policy.

The Strategic Directions Planning Policy (SDPP) will provide an overarching, high-level framework to guide future strategic land use and development decisions in the Northern Territory (NT).

Find out more and get involved in the Strategic Directions Planning Policy project.

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Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan - Planning Scheme Amendment

The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is considering including the Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan in the Northern Territory Planning Scheme 2020.

The proposed planning scheme amendment will be on exhibition from Friday 5 July 2024 to Friday 2 August 2024.

To view the planning scheme amendment or to make a submission visit Development Applications Online

Find out more about the Planning Commission's work on the  Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan project.

 

Greater Holtze Area Plan

The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is considering including the Greater Holtze Area Plan in the Northern Territory Planning Scheme 2020. The exhibition period of the proposed Planning Scheme Amendment was from Friday 8 September 2023 to Friday 6 October 2023.

The Northern Territory Planning Commission has previously conducted two stages of consultation in  preparing an Area Plan for Greater Holtze.  The area includes Holtze, Kowandi, Holtze North and Howard Springs North.

Find out more about the NT Planning Commission's work to prepare the Greater Holtze Area Plan.