PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc

Category: Community Alert

  • 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…

  • PA2026/0196 – Development 39 Stokes Hill Road

    PA2026/0196 – Development 39 Stokes Hill Road

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    Exhibition Period: Friday, 12 June 2026 – Midnight Friday, 26 June 2026 Address: Lot 07495 Town of Darwin 39 STOKES HILL RD DARWIN CITY Current Zones: CB (Central Business) Proposed Development: Hotel/motel (108 suites) in a 6 storey building Find infomation: Jump to Core Overarching Issues Jump to Sample Submission Jump to PLan Submission Document Review Attachment…

  • 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…

  • PA2026/0110 SD44 Rezoning Application – Seth Chin Block – how to read the documents

    PA2026/0110 SD44 Rezoning Application – Seth Chin Block – how to read the documents

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    🚨 Major Darwin Rezoning Proposed: What You Need to Know 🚨 A new planning application (PA2026/0110) is proposing a massive change for the land along Dick Ward Drive (covering parts of Ludmilla and Coconut Grove). While the application frames this as a “minor administrative update,” it actually aims to shift the site away from restricted…

  • ABC Radio – Bagot Shopping Center

    ABC Radio – Bagot Shopping Center

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    Jess Ong It is 20 to 7 on ABC Darwin. My name’s Jess Ong. It is the day where you and I dig up some dirt, dig into the soil to find out what’s being developed where. You know, you see those pink signs everywhere, not to mention the big holes. So if you have…

  • 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…

  • City of Darwin Lee Point Council Motion from Julie Fraser

    City of Darwin Lee Point Council Motion from Julie Fraser

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    Dear Friend, Here is the motion being presented by Julie Fraser at the Ordinary Council Meeting this Tuesday, 28 April. The motion calls on Council to write a letter to Federal Ministers and Members, requesting a Senate inquiry into the DHA development at Lee Point.  And a copy sent to Luke Gosling, federal member for Solomon, Senator…

  • URGENT: PLan Demands Reconvening of Ludmilla DCA Hearing Following Intimidation and Procedural Failures

    URGENT: PLan Demands Reconvening of Ludmilla DCA Hearing Following Intimidation and Procedural Failures

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    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,…

  • PLan’s Meetings

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    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 2th July 2026. All welcome.