Category: Important
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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night, as community members were met with a combination of procedural “bullying” from the Chair and a stunningly outdated presentation from Defence Housing Australia (DHA).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…
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Support Heritage Listing of the Darwin Esplanade
Make Your Voice Heard: Support Heritage Listing of the Darwin Esplanade ✅ Sign the petition to support the full heritage listing of the Esplanade: support the full heritage listing of the Esplanade The NT Heritage Council is currently reconsidering the full heritage listing of the Darwin Esplanade, following a 2023 NT Supreme Court decision that…