New Clearer and Informative Development Proposal Signs

7 February 2022

As part of Planning Reform in the Northern Territory, the Territory Government is increasing transparency for proposed developments and rezoning through improved signage.

The new signs for proposed developments will increase transparency in the NT’s planning system, and will now include an image of the proposed use of the development, providing greater context to the community and stakeholders.

The signs will better inform Territorians of the proposed use and development of land by providing additional information from the start of the proposal project.

The development application signs are applicable to all types of development applications in Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield and Alice Springs regions, and include:

• a customised image of the proposed development
• a QR code that links directly to the planning notices website
• the application number, and
• details of any proposed ‘key’ variations, including building height, setbacks, car parking, residential density and / or minimum lot sizes.

This improvement is another element of Planning Reform, and forms part of an improved process for applicants, with applications now submitted via the online Development Application portal at ntlis.nt.gov.au/planning.

There is no increase in the cost of development applications with the roll out of the improved signage.

Quotes from Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler:

“Good planning leads to better community outcomes. It is important that residents and community members understand what new developments are occurring in their area.

“We want to support planning and development projects in the Territory that meet community expectation.

“The new signage will include concept imagery and a QR code for information about the development which gives greater certainty to community members.”

Northern Territory Government