Changes to NT planning laws

On 31 July 2020, planning laws changed in the Northern Territory (NT).

Changes have been made to the following:

• NT Planning Act 1999 and Planning Regulations 2000
• NT Planning Scheme.

Industry, developers and the public must follow the new laws, regulations and planning scheme.

What has changed

Changes to the Planning Act and Regulations include:

• updated objectives to make the planning system fairer and more open
• clearer definitions of responsibilities for planning stakeholders
• new timeframes and notification requirements for applications.

Changes to the NT Planning Scheme

Changes to the NT Planning Scheme include:

• a new layout and structure to make it easier to use
• local policies and area plans having a bigger say in decision-making
• more guidance around development requirements
• simplified assessment and application processes.

Contact

For development applications and permits, contact:

Development Assessment Services
08 8999 6046
das.ntg@nt.gov.au.

For planning scheme amendments, including rezoning land, contact:

Lands Planning
08 8999 8963
planning.ntg@nt.gov.au.