A permitted use under the NT Planning Scheme 2020 may not require a development permit
From the desk of Planning Reform Team, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
This closes Midnight Friday, 4 March 2022
Here are the attachments:
images/documents/NTG/111907261_Detailed_Information_Paper.pdf
images/documents/NTG/111907263_Integrated_Schedule_of_Amendments.pdf
images/documents/NTG/111907277_Summary_Paper.pdf
images/documents/NTG/111907280_Appendix_C_-_Supplementary_Information.pdf
111907283_Appendix_B_-_Individual_Project_Amendments_-_Designing_Better.pdf
111907285_Appendix_A_-_Individual_Project_Amendments_-_Economic_Recovery_Actions.pdf
Here is an extract which appears to be concerning:
Establishing a Permitted Use Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Page 1 of 3
A permitted use under the NT Planning Scheme 2020 may not require a development permit.
However, if property is within a building control area, building certification may be required.
You don’t need a development permit for a permitted use if the development:
• meets all planning requirements, and
• does not require consent because of an overlay
Dear Stakeholder
We are excited to share with you that a planning scheme amendment for Planning Reform Phase 2 Stage 1 is now live and on public exhibition until midnight, Friday 4 March 2022.
The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics has decided to consolidate 2 projects to form this amendment:
- Economic Recovery Actions project – the NT Planning Scheme 2020’s response to the recommendations of the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission; and
- Designing Better project – the NT Planning Commission’s review of apartment and mixed use building design.
Both projects seek to improve processes and outcomes relating to the design of buildings and place.
You can view the documents and make a submission through Planning Notices Online.
We encourage you to read the Detailed Information Paper and associated documents, and make an appointment to speak with the Project Team about any clarifications, concerns or compliments. The Project Team will be exclusively available for booked appointments between Thursday 4 February and Friday 18 February 2022 across Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine and Alice Springs.
To book an appointment please visit haveyoursay.nt.gov.au.
If you have any questions about the proposal in the meantime, please feel free to contact the Project Team on (08) 8999 8963 or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thank you for your ongoing interest in Planning Reform and/or Designing Better, and we hope to talk with you soon to receive your feedback.
Kind regards,
Planning Reform Team
