Development application advertising requirements
Changes to planning laws
On 31 July 2020, planning laws changed in the Northern Territory (NT). Read about these changes.
The NT Planning Scheme 2020 also came into force on 31 July 2020. It replaces the 2007 scheme. Read the current planning scheme.
If you have a development permit application, you may need to advertise and pay a fee.
You will also need to notify the relevant government authority and other parties.
The table below lists the different notification types, and advertising requirements and fees.
| Action | Local government and service authority notification | Neighbour notification | Local notification | Standard notification | Designated development notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $348 | $348 |
| Exhibition period | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days | 28 days |
| Circulation to local government and service authorities | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inclusion on Planning Notices Online | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Letter to adjacent property owners | No | Yes - only to an affected property | Yes - to all adjacent properties | No | No |
| Sign on the land | No | No | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
| Newspaper advertisement | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
* Actions that are the responsibility of the applicant.
Last updated: 31 July 2020
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