PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc

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  • Another Bottom of the Harbour Scheme.

    Another Bottom of the Harbour Scheme.

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    Community Group Challenges Decision to Count Ocean Water as Public Open Space DARWIN, NT — The Planning Action Network (PLan) has called out a planning interpretation that allows ocean water below the high tide mark to satisfy statutory public open space requirements for a commercial hotel development on Stokes Hill Road. At a Development Consent…

  • Community Asset or Private Profit? The Sell-Off of Fannie Bay’s 7 Waratah Crescent Land

    Community Asset or Private Profit? The Sell-Off of Fannie Bay’s 7 Waratah Crescent Land

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    Sign the petition here: Fannie Bay Land Up for Sale The Land Development Corporation (LDC) has officially opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a prime residential development site at 7 Waratah Crescent, Fannie Bay. Located just 5.8 km from the Darwin CBD and overlooking Waratah Oval, the 9,150-square-metre site is being marketed as…

  • 450m² Lot Sizes and Battle-Axe Lots: What the Proposed Zone LR Changes Mean for Territory Suburbs

    450m² Lot Sizes and Battle-Axe Lots: What the Proposed Zone LR Changes Mean for Territory Suburbs

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    Planning Scheme Amendment PA2026/0205 is the formal exhibition process by the Northern Territory Government to introduce policy changes enabling infill development and subdivision within Zone LR (Low Density Residential) across the Territory. In the end we sent to the following email addresses (noting confusuion from community): planning.ntg@nt.gov.au; Das NTG das.ntg@nt.gov.au; ntpc@nt.gov.au Here is our final…

  • Proposed Direct Sale of Crown Land (39ha) to Defence Housing Australia (DHA) – Lee Point

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    Executive Director Crown Land Estate Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Dear Executive Director, SUBMISSION OF OBJECTION Proposed Direct Sale of Crown Land (39ha) to Defence Housing Australia (DHA) – Lee Point 1. Failure to Meet the Principle of “Additionality” and “Conservation Gain” The proposed direct sale involves transferring 39 hectares of existing Crown land…

  • Membership & Donations

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    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. 2026 year now open – renew or join now and receive membership to the middle of year 2027.   Donations are always welcome if you…

  • PA2026/0187 – Development 577 LEE POINT RD

    PA2026/0187 – Development 577 LEE POINT RD

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    PA2026/0187 – Development Exhibition Period: Friday, 5 June 2026 – Midnight Friday, 19 June 2026 Lot 04873 Town of Nightcliff, 577 Lee Point Road Lee Point Current Zones: MZ (Multi Zone) Proposed Development: Excavation and fill (erosion gully remediation  Jump to Core Issues Jump to Sample submission Jump to PLan submission Core Overarching Issues The application…

  • Why do they call it a footpath?

    Why do they call it a footpath?

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    Liz Trevaskis ABC Afternoons interview with Nick Kirlew Nick Kirlew’s Independent Candidacy for Chan Ward In this ABC Radio interview, local independent candidate Nick Kirlew discusses his vision for the upcoming Chan Ward Council by-election, drawing on his 40-year history in Darwin and long-term advocacy as the convener of the Planning Action Network (PLan). Speaking…

  • Lee Point plan lacked scrutiny from the start

    Lee Point plan lacked scrutiny from the start

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    This article is a straight copy from the NT Independent 19/05/2026. Sonja Pastor, a PLan volunteer takes aim and hits the target, regards Nick. https://ntindependent.com.au/letter-to-the-editor-lee-point-plan-lacked-scrutiny-from-the-start Dear Editor, At its April 28 meeting, Darwin Council formally resolved to support a Senate inquiry into the Lee Point development. This is a significant decision. It is not about…

  • Nick Kirlew for Chan Ward

    Nick Kirlew for Chan Ward

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    I am proud to announce that I am running as a candidate in the 2026 City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election. Darwin is a unique place, and I’m stepping up because I believe our local Council can—and should—do more to represent the people who live here. I’ve launched a website where I’ll be sharing updates…

  • Protect Ludmilla Bushland (Lot 5182) and Ensure Transparent Planning

    Protect Ludmilla Bushland (Lot 5182) and Ensure Transparent Planning

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    So sign the petition go here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-ludmilla-bushland-lot-5182-and-ensure-transparent-planning/ Target: To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory Our concerns The approval of this development has raised significant issues relating to: • Flooding and drainage risks associated with this low-lying site • The loss of urban green space and wildlife habitat • The…