Author: PLan

  • Lloyd Creek

    Lloyd Creek

    NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIAPROPOSAL TO AMEND NT PLANNING SCHEMEPA2024/0093The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment has accepted an application to amend the NT Planning Scheme 2020 made by Cunnington Rosse Town Planning and Consulting for exhibition. The application seeks to amend Part 2 (Strategic Framework) of the NT Planning Scheme 2020 to include the Lloyd…

  • Membership & Donations

    PLan is an incorporated voluntary organization working towards a better living environment. Our Financial year is from 1 July to 30 June each year. Membership is only $25 per year. 2025 year now open – renew or join now and receive membership to the middle of year 2026.   Donations are always welcome if you…

  • 2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage Value

    2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage Value

    Update 18/12/2024 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Heritage Council speaks to the Supreme Court decision on the Darwin Esplanade  17 December 2024 Background On 3 December 2021 the Heritage Council accepted a nomination from a member of the public for the Darwin Esplanade to be a protected heritage place under the Heritage Act 2011.…

  • Project Officer Part Time

    Project Officer Part Time

     DARWIN CITY, 0800 NT Posted on Apr 07, 2025 Last updated on Apr 07, 2025 PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the NT. PLan collaborates with resident and community groups on ma The role Participate in current projects including: Web development,…

  • PLan defunded

    PLan defunded

    This year the new Northern Territory Government have defunded PLan, for many years both CLP and ALP governments have assisted with our modest operational costs. But now no more. https://www.gofundme.com/f/plan-the-planning-action-network-has-been-defunded PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the Northern Territory. PLan collaborates…

  • Civic Centre Redevelopment

    Civic Centre Redevelopment

    From Planning Notices NT Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-21-storey-development-on-harry-chan-avenue-public-land See NT News article 20/04/25 here: https://planinc.org.au/contingency-plans-factoredinto-project/ Exhibition Period: Friday, 6 December 2024 – Midnight Friday, 20 December 2024Address: Lot 03981 Town of Darwin17 HARRY CHAN AVEDARWIN CITYCurrent Zones: MZ (Multi Zone)Proposed Development: Mixed use development comprising offices, a community centre, a place of assembly, a…

  • The Unfinished Saga of Little Mindil

    The Unfinished Saga of Little Mindil

    17 November 2024 NOTICE TO REJECT THE PLANNING APPLICATION (SECTION 46(9) OF THE PLANNING ACT 1999) LOT 7651 (25) GILRUTH AVENUE, TOWN OF DARWIN The Development Consent Authority (‘the Authority’) has determined, under Section 46(9) of the Planning Act 1999 (‘the Act’), to reject the proposal to use and develop the abovementioned land for the…

  • Kulaluk and Minmarama Park Land Assessment

    Kulaluk and Minmarama Park Land Assessment

    The Gwalwa Daraniki Association Inc (GDA) hold title to the Kulaluk and Minmarama Park Town Camps under a Crown Lease in perpetuity. The Crown Lease allows the land to be utilised for uses ‘consistent with the zoning of the land’. The land is currently subject to a number of zones including conservation, restricted development, community…

  • Residential Development at Lot 2458, 150 Smith Street, Darwin NT – worth a shot

    Residential Development at Lot 2458, 150 Smith Street, Darwin NT – worth a shot

    Why 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…

  • Lots 4995, 5961, 6566, 7419 and 7474, Town of Darwin Development Application

    Lots 4995, 5961, 6566, 7419 and 7474, Town of Darwin Development Application

    PROPOSALThe Northern Territory Government has commissioned the design and construction of the Civic and StateSquare Precinct in order to revitalise the State Square area of the CBD.Works completed to date include the construction of the State Square underground carpark, theconversion of the parliamentary carpark into landscaped parkland, the redevelopment of Liberty Squareand the demolition of…