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85 Progress Drive, Nightcliff – Proposed 14 Unit Apartment Development
Read more: 85 Progress Drive, Nightcliff – Proposed 14 Unit Apartment DevelopmentPlanning application: Lot 01861 Town of Nightcliff85 Progress Drive, Nightcliff Zone:MR (Medium Density) Proposal:Dwelling-multiple (14 x 2-bedroom apartments) in a three-storey building with setback variations. Applicant:Cunnington Rosse Town Planning and Consulting Existing use:11 dwellings in single and two-storey buildings with associated outbuilding. Assessment category:Impact Assessment Value of works:$5.88 million Exhibition closes:Friday 29 May 2026 Planning…
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Why do they call it a footpath?
Read more: 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
Read more: 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
Read more: ABC Radio – Bagot Shopping CenterJess 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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Lee Point plan lacked scrutiny from the start
Read more: Lee Point plan lacked scrutiny from the startThis 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…
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Nick Kirlew for Chan Ward
Read more: Nick Kirlew for Chan WardI 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…
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Current Petitions
Read more: Current PetitionsThis is a list of our current petitions; please add you name: Protect Ludmilla Bushland https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-ludmilla-bushland-lot-5182-and-ensure-transparent-planning/ Open Letter to Ed Smelt https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/open-letter-to-ed-smelt/ Review of the DHA Lee Point housing project https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/urgent-review-of-the-dha-lee-point-housing-project/ Support for the Heritage Listing of the Darwin Esplanade https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-for-the-heritage-listing-of-the-darwin-esplanade/
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City of Darwin Lee Point Council Motion from Julie Fraser
Read more: City of Darwin Lee Point Council Motion from Julie FraserDear 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…
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Protect Ludmilla Bushland (Lot 5182) and Ensure Transparent Planning
Read more: Protect Ludmilla Bushland (Lot 5182) and Ensure Transparent PlanningSo 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…
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10 People how many car parks?
Read more: 10 People how many car parks?Submission to the Development Consent Authority Reference: PA2026/0094 Location: Lot 05818 (96) Cullen Bay Crescent, Larrakeyah Objector: Planning Action Network Inc. (PLan) 1. PLan’s Opinion on Planning Merit vs. Personal Circumstance It is PLan’s opinion that the applicant’s primary justification for the requested variations relies on a misinterpretation of “Planning Merit.” The report cites the…