Category: Important
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URGENT: Call for Senate Inquiry into $400M Lee Point Housing Project
By PLan: the Planning Action Network Inc. | March 27, 2026 The future of Darwin’s last major wildlife corridor is at a breaking point. Despite overwhelming community opposition and significant cultural concerns from Larrakia Traditional Owners, Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is preparing to restart clearing works at Lee Point in April 2026. PLan is calling…
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The Planning Prince: Tackling Darwin’s Dead Spots.
In a recent interview with ABC Radio Darwin’s Jess Ong, PLan Convener Nick Kirlew addressed a growing concern for residents and visitors alike: the long-term vacant lots and “pits” scattered across the CBD. From the infamous “big hole” on Mitchell Street to the 24-year-old Asti Motel site on Smith Street, these stagnant spaces are more…
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URGENT: PLan Demands Reconvening of Ludmilla DCA Hearing Following Intimidation and Procedural Failures
DARWIN — Sunday, 8 March 2026 PLan: the Planning Action Network Inc. has formally requested that the Development Consent Authority (DCA) reconvene the hearing for PA2025/0441 (Ludmilla Bush Block), following a total collapse of procedural fairness at the public hearing held on Friday, 6 March. The hearing was prematurely terminated and the public gallery evicted,…
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PLan’s Meetings
PLan meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. 4:30pm at Justine Davies Community Office, Bagot Road Millner. Next Meeting is Thursday 5th March 2026. All welcome.
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Bullying Tactics and Decade-Old Data: A Night of Defiance at City of Darwin
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The battle for the future of Lee Point reached a fever pitch at the City of Darwin on Tuesday night, as community members were met with a combination of procedural “bullying” from the Chair and a stunningly outdated presentation from Defence Housing Australia (DHA). The “Classroom” Forum: A Breakdown in Democracy…
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Volunteer Opportunity: Digital Advocacy & Community Growth
Organization: PLan: the Planning Action Network Inc. Location: Darwin / Remote (Flexible) Project Theme: Power in Numbers About the Role: PLan has been the community’s planning watchdog in Darwin for over 30 years. From protecting the Ludmilla bush block to advocating for heritage at 4 Lindsay Street, we know that our influence is directly tied…
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Kulaluk Update Feb 2026
At time of writing we are getting close to the hearing for PA2025/0441Bagot Road Masterplan variation and DA Stage 1 Below are documents that have been made available. Some random comments: I would point out that the quality of the application and subsequent comments are of a less than convincing manner. The use of a…
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Heritage Listing of the Esplanade.
The Heritage Council has resolved to invite submissions on the heritage significance of The Esplanade and whether it should be permanently declared a Heritage Place. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 1 JANUARY 2026 – HAVE YOUR SAY!BackgroundThis is the second time the Heritage Council has sought public submissions on the heritage significance of The Esplanade. The first process…
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213 DICK WARD DRIVE LUDMILLA
Exhibition Period: Friday, 21 November 2025 – Midnight Friday, 19 December 2025 Address: Lot 05182 Town of Darwin 213 DICK WARD DR LUDMILLA Current Zones: MZ (Multi Zone) Proposed Development: Mixed use development comprising shops, restaurants and a service station in 3 x 1 storey buildings and an amended masterplan for specific use zone SD37…
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Asti Motel site is back – 2025
Public Submission: PA2025/0247 – Amendments to DP24/0010 Closing Midnight Friday, 12 September 2025 To: Development Assessment ServicesSubject: Public Submission on PA2025/0247 – Objection due to Outdated Supporting Material We respectfully submit this correspondence as a formal public submission regarding PA2025/0247, amending development permit DP24/0010. 1. Fragmented and Outdated Documentation The applicant relies heavily on supplementary…