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.
The Commission also plays a role in conducting hearings and reporting to the Minister on submissions received about proposed Planning Scheme Amendments and Exceptional Development Permit applications.
Upcoming Planning Commission hearings
NT-wide - Thursday 1 October 2026 - 9.00 am ACST
Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) PA2026/0205 - Amend the NT Planning Scheme 2020 to facilitate infill development and subdivision in Zone LR (Low Density Residential)
Hearing details:
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 9.00 am
Format: Videoconference.
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Videoconference links: Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/42395849409683?p=6VPPhz2jn0nswpTkpw
Meeting ID: 423 958 494 096 83
Passcode: EQ9J9UM6
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@teams.nt.gov.au
Video ID: 134 647 810 7
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Hearing documents
The Report to the Planning Commission with all attachments is a large file. Each part may be downloaded separately below.
- Report to the Planning Commission PDF (91.8 KB)
- Attachment A - Explanatory document and FAQs PDF (1.0 MB)
- Attachment A - Appendix A - Proposed Amendment to NTPS2020 PDF (633.6 KB)
- Attachment A - Appendix B - Maps
- Attachment B - Submissions (not individually bookmarked) PDF (44.9 MB)
- Attachment C - Submissions record PDF (404.0 KB)
Current projects
Planning Scheme Amendment - infill development and subdivision in Zone LR
The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment has prepared a planning scheme amendment to change rules that apply to land in low density areas.
The proposed Planning Scheme Amendment was on exhibition from Friday 24 July 2026 to 11.59 pm Friday 21 August 2026.
You can view the proposed amendment that was exhibited online at Development Applications Online
The Planning Scheme Amendment follows the Commission's consultation and report to the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment.
Find out more about the Commission's previous consultation and read the reports