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2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage Value
Read more: 2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage ValueUpdate 18/12/2024 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Heritage Council speaks to the Supreme Court decision on the Darwin Esplanade 17 December 2024 Background On 3 December 2021 the Heritage Council accepted a nomination from a member of the public for the Darwin Esplanade to be a protected heritage place under the Heritage Act 2011.…
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Project Officer Part Time
Read more: Project Officer Part TimeDARWIN CITY, 0800 NT Posted on Apr 07, 2025 Last updated on Apr 07, 2025 PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the NT.PLan collaborates with resident and community groups on ma The role Participate in current projects including: Web development, marketing,…
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2024 07 Strategic Directions Planning Policy
Read more: 2024 07 Strategic Directions Planning PolicyThis submission closes 31 July 2024. https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/strategic-directions-planning-policy At this stage we have yet to engage with this process, please return to this web site in the future. StrategicDirections download the pdf.
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Parap Pool Caretakers House
Read more: Parap Pool Caretakers HouseIn an extraordinary move the City of Darwin is asking the Planning Minister Hon Josh Burgoyne to waive exhibition of a zoning amendment at the Parap Swimming pool site. At PLan we may be a bit cynical but this seems like a sure fire way to get (that pesky) community out of the way of…
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Blake Street July 2025
Read more: Blake Street July 2025From the NT News 1 July 2025 NTCAT finds in favour of builder in Blake Street development decision Camden Smith A Northern Territory builder has had a significant legal victory in his fight to develop a residential apartment complex in an inner-Darwin suburb. The Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal ended months of uncertainty on…
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Protect Community Land: Ensure Transparency, Accountability, and Public Benefit
Read more: Protect Community Land: Ensure Transparency, Accountability, and Public BenefitProtect Community Land: Ensure Transparency, Accountability, and Public Benefit 🟡 Public Hearing DetailsPlease come to the public hearing for the Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment — PA2024/0408 — seeking to rezone Lot 11258 (7) Waratah Crescent, Fannie Bay from Zone MR (Medium Density Residential) to a Specific Use Zone.WHEN: 23 July 2025 — 9:30 amWHERE: Wanaka…
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Possible Remains of Old Chinatown Unearthed on Harry Chan Site
Read more: Possible Remains of Old Chinatown Unearthed on Harry Chan SiteThe point is that there must be evidence of Chinatown in / on the site. It is where part of Chinatown was. Archaeological investigations should reveal evidence of what buildings were there, how they were used, how people lived and worked there. This should all have been done long before the site was disturbed by…
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Letter to the editor: Lord Mayor needs to answer many questions over high rise tower development
Read more: Letter to the editor: Lord Mayor needs to answer many questions over high rise tower developmentFeb 6, 2025 Dear Editor, The high rise development project put forward by Darwin Council Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis for a new civic centre combined with private office space is likely to detract significantly from the high quality character, ambience and surroundings of this historic and very attractive area of Darwin city. In addition, it…
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CONTINGENCY PLANS FACTORED INTO PROJECT
Read more: CONTINGENCY PLANS FACTORED INTO PROJECTFrom NT News April 20GARY SHIPWAYCity of Darwin says it is confident that the proposed $150m redevelopmentproviding Darwin with a new civic centre and office tower is in alignmentand compliance with the Local Government Act and other applicablelegislation and requirements.The council says contingencies and risks have been factored into theproject plan allaying concerns and questions…
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Lloyd Creek
Read more: Lloyd CreekThe public exhibition period has been extended until Friday 30th May. Sign the petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-lloyd-creek-noonamah-ridge There is a community group Facebook page at this link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/177344882650001NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIAPROPOSAL TO AMEND NT PLANNING SCHEMEPA2024/0093Read this web page The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment has accepted an application to amend the NT Planning Scheme 2020…
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Membership & Donations
Read more: Membership & DonationsPLan 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. 2025 year now open – renew or join now and receive membership to the middle of year 2026. Donations are always welcome if you…