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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 - Under development

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 Lands, Planning and Environment is considering including the Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan in the Northern Territory Planning Scheme 2020.

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

A hearing on the submissions received  during exhibition of the Planning Scheme amendment will be held on Tuesday 24 September 2024. Find out more about NT Planning Commission hearings.

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, has amended the NT Planning Scheme to include the Greater Holtze Area Plan (GHAP). The area includes Holtze, Kowandi, Holtze North and Howard Springs North.

The Greater Holtze Area Plan, as included in the NT Planning Scheme 2020, may be viewed at nt.gov.au

The inclusion of the Greater Holtze Area Plan in the Planning Scheme follows two stages of consultation by the Planning Commission, and a period of exhibition as a proposed Planning Scheme Amendment.

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