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
| Central Darwin Area PlanThe Planning Commission wants to hear from you. Stage 2 Consultation on the draft Central Darwin Area Plan now open. Consultation is open from Saturday 1 December 2018 to Friday 22 February 2019. Find out more about the Central Darwin Area Plan |
| Katherine East Area PlanStage 1 consultation on an Area Plan for Katherine East is happening now until Friday 14 December 2018. Katherine East has been identified as the future suburban growth area of Katherine. The long term land use planning will consider how and where development should occur to maximise investment in infrastructure, use land efficiently and create enjoyable spaces for people. Find out more about the Katherine East Area Plan project. |
| Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area PlanStage 2 consultation on an Area Plan for the Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre is happening now until Friday 30 November 2018. Our focus on planning in the Activity Centre will help maintain the amenity and lifestyle of the rural area, ensuring there are reticulated services available to the growing population, and help protect the rural area from ribbon development. Find out more about the Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan project. |
| Central Alice Springs Area Plan - Help Shape Future Land Use in Alice SpringsStage 2 consultation for a Central Alice Springs Area Plan occurred during July/August 2018. This stage of consultation allows for further comment and input into the draft Area Plan, which has been prepared by taking into account community feedback and background investigations from Stage 1. Get involved by dropping in to see us at the Alice Springs Show or pop-up information stalls over the next few weeks. Find out more about the Central Alice Springs Area Plan |
| Tennant Creek Land Use PlanStage 2 consultation on the Draft Tennant Creek Land Use Plan occurred during July/August 2018. The Northern Territory Planning Commission is inviting the Tennant Creek community to help shape future land use in the township by providing comment on the a draft Land Use Plan. This second stage of public consultation allows for comment and input on the draft Land Use Plan. The draft was prepared by taking into account community feedback and background investigations from the first stage of consultation in late 2017. Find out more about the Tennant Creek Land Use Plan. |
| Coolalinga / Freds Pass Rural Activity Centre Area PlanStage Two consultation for the Coolalinga/Freds Pass Rural Activity Centre Area Plan concluded on Wednesday 1 November 2017. Find out more about the Coolalinga / Freds Pass Rural Activity Centre Area Plan |