- Residential Development at Lot 2458, 150 Smith Street, Darwin NT – worth a shotWhy is it permitted to exhibit a building with a drawing that does not include the context. This building needs to fit into the precinct, why is that not shown? In a novel approach to getting around planning legislation the proponents offer this: This density for this designed apartment product is required to ensure projectfeasibility in Darwin within an environment of high interest rates andescalating construction costs. It is necessary to grant these apartments toremain a profitable project that is likely to get built. From the application, see below for in full. Residential Density (development does not comply) Why is… Read more: Residential Development at Lot 2458, 150 Smith Street, Darwin NT – worth a shot
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PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the Northern Territory.
PLan collaborates with resident and community groups on matters including the built environment, heritage, cultural and environmental values of concern in the Northern Territory and Australia.PLan’s aim is to achieve, for the community, sustainability in terms of social, cultural, environmental and balanced long term economic impacts.Sign up for our Newsletter here.
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Current Campaigns
- 2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage ValueIf you are concerned about the Heritage Listing of the Esplanade, sign the open letter here: Open letter to City of Darwin Download and print out the flyer with the open… Read more: 2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage Value
Community Alert
- 2024 07 Strategic Directions Planning PolicyThis submission closes 31 July 2024. https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/strategic-directions-planning-policy At this stage we have yet to engage with this process, please return to this web site in the future. StrategicDirections download the… Read more: 2024 07 Strategic Directions Planning Policy
Blog and Opinion
- Residential Development at Lot 2458, 150 Smith Street, Darwin NT – worth a shotWhy is it permitted to exhibit a building with a drawing that does not include the context. This building needs to fit into the precinct, why is that not shown?… Read more: Residential Development at Lot 2458, 150 Smith Street, Darwin NT – worth a shot