Building Approvals
All proposals for building development/planning are required to be approved by the NT Government Development Consent Authority- Litchfield Division.
NT Planning Scheme
In the NT, the Territory Government retains responsibility for planning and development approvals. The NT Government administers the Northern Territory Planning Scheme which applies to the whole Northern Territory other than for areas that are subject to a specific planning scheme in accordance with Section 8 of the Planning Act; eg, the Town of Jabiru.
How the Scheme Works - Planning Principles and Framework
Part 2 of the Planning Scheme lists a number of what the Scheme describes as "planning principles". They are broad expressions of the Northern Territory Government's commitment to outcomes of land use planning and development control. The Scheme distinguishes between those principles equally applicable across the Territory and those that are specific to a particular region.
The Scheme requires a consent authority to make determinations of development
applications in a manner that, if not actively advancing those principles, is consistent with them. A consent authority cannot make a determination that is demonstrably inconsistent with or would frustrate achievement of those principles.
To view the NT Planning scheme please visit http://www.nt.gov.au/lands/planning/scheme/documents/ntps_userguide.pdf
Or contact the Development Assessment Services, Department of Planning and Infrastructure on (08) 8999 8959
Current planning applications can be viewed at the Council office at 7 Bees Creek Road Freds Pass or can be emailed upon request by contacting reception on (08) 8983 0600.
For all other types of development i.e. access to properties via Council roads, driveway construction etc, you can contact the Litchfield Council Planning & Engineering Division for information on the processes required to gain approval.
