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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.

Current Projects

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Planning for Gunn Point Peninsula

The Planning Commission is reviewing the land use structure identified for the Gunn Point Peninsula, including the future Murrumujuk Township.

Consultation on amendments to the Litchfield Subregional Land Use Plan relating to the Gunn Point Peninsula was open from 23 July to 28 August 2020. The Planning Commission is now considering the feedback received during this stage of community consultation.

Find out more about the project on the  Planning for Gunn Point Peninsula project.

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Coolalinga / Freds Pass Rural Activity Centre Area Plan

The NT Planning Commission is pleased to advise that the Minister for Infrastructure Planning and Logistics has placed the Area Plan for the Coolalinga / Freds Pass Rural Activity Centre on statutory exhibition as a proposal to amend the NT Planning Scheme. The Area Plan was on exhibition for four weeks, closing on Friday 7 August.

Find out more about the Planning Commission's work on Coolalinga / Freds Pass Rural Activity Centre Area Plan

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Central Palmerston Area Plan

Developing an Area Plan needs stakeholder involvement—it’s your City Centre!

The Planning Commission is now considering feedback received during it's second stage of community consultation on a draft Area Plan for Central Palmerston which was to Friday 7 August 2020.

Stage Two consultation was an opportunity to build on the vision expressed by community in Stage One of consultation and to provide long-term guidance for land use and development in both residential and commercial land in Central Palmerston. The Palmerston community were asked to have a say on planning for important land uses in Central Palmerston, including the three focus areas.

Find out more about the project on the Central Palmerston Area Plan page.

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Designing Better

The Designing Better project is a suite of suggestions by the Northern Territory Planning Commission that specifically relates to apartment and mixed use buildings.

The first stage of consultation on the Northern Territory Planning Commission’s Designing Better project is now compete with the release of the Stage One Consultation Report PDF (6.3 MB).

Consultation has been underway with key stakeholder groups regarding better designing practices.

Designing Better is an NT Planning Commission and Northern Territory Government initiative that seeks to enable and promote quality and well-designed apartments and mixed use developments which:

  • Respond to the Territory’s climate;
  • Embrace innovation in their design; and, most importantly
  • Make vibrant and liveable spaces for Territorians.

Find out more about the Designing Better project.