Category: Community Alert
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450m² Lot Sizes and Battle-Axe Lots: What the Proposed Zone LR Changes Mean for Territory Suburbs
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. Navigate to Overview Critical analysis of exhibited documents Overview Here is an overview of the key details: 1. Core Objectives 2. Key Limitations…
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Proposed Direct Sale of Crown Land (39ha) to Defence Housing Australia (DHA) – Lee Point
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…
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PLan Fights for Smart Infrastructure at Tracy Village
Exhibition Period: Friday, 26 June 2026 – Midnight Friday, 10 July 2026 Address: Lot 09775 Town of Nightcliff 28 TAMBLING TCE LYONS Current Zones: MZ (Multi Zone) Proposed Development: Telecommunications facility with 30m high monopole and associated antennas and equipment shelters FORMAL SUBMISSION TO THE DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AUTHORITY To: The Chairperson Development Consent Authority (Darwin…
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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. 2026 year now open – renew or join now and receive membership to the middle of year 2027. Donations are always welcome if you…
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PA2026/0196 – Development 39 Stokes Hill Road
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…
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PA2026/0187 – Development 577 LEE POINT RD
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…
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Why do they call it a footpath?
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…
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PA2026/0110 SD44 Rezoning Application – Seth Chin Block – how to read the documents
🚨 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…
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ABC Radio – Bagot Shopping Center
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…
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Nick Kirlew for Chan Ward
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…