Infill Development and Subdivision across the Territory

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The Northern Territory Planning Commission (the Commission) consulted with community and stakeholders in November and December 2025 around infill development and subdivision in Zone LR (Low Density Residential). The aim was to hear your thoughts about how our low density urban neighbourhoods could develop into the future to best provide for the needs of people in the Territory.

The Commission explored, with the community and stakeholders, opportunities in the planning system, specifically within Zone LR (Low Density Residential) to:

  • remove barriers to providing a range of housing options in existing urban areas
  • provide additional flexibility and choices to landowners and residents/prospective residents of the NT
  • promote greater housing diversity and affordability
  • respond to contemporary housing needs
  • optimise the use of existing urban infrastructure

The input received throughout that consultation input has shaped a report to the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, including recommendations on how the NT Planning Scheme could be updated to support more infill development.

The Northern Territory Planning Commission (the Commission) consulted with community and stakeholders in November and December 2025 around infill development and subdivision in Zone LR (Low Density Residential). The aim was to hear your thoughts about how our low density urban neighbourhoods could develop into the future to best provide for the needs of people in the Territory.

The Commission explored, with the community and stakeholders, opportunities in the planning system, specifically within Zone LR (Low Density Residential) to:

  • remove barriers to providing a range of housing options in existing urban areas
  • provide additional flexibility and choices to landowners and residents/prospective residents of the NT
  • promote greater housing diversity and affordability
  • respond to contemporary housing needs
  • optimise the use of existing urban infrastructure

The input received throughout that consultation input has shaped a report to the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, including recommendations on how the NT Planning Scheme could be updated to support more infill development.

  • Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment - Find out more and have your say

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    The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment has now prepared a planning scheme amendment to change rules that apply to land in low density areas.

    The proposed Planning Scheme Amendment will be on exhibition from Friday 24 July 2026 to 11.59 pm Friday 21 August 2026.

    You can make a submission to the proposed amendment during the exhibition period:

    • Online: Development Applications Online
    • Email: planning.ntg@nt.gov.au
    • Post: NT Planning Commission GPO Box 1680 DARWIN NT 0801
    • Hand delivered:
      • Level 1, Energy House, 18-20 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City
      • Ground Floor, Green Well Building, 50 Bath Street, Alice Springs
      • Level 1, Government Centre, 5 First Street, Katherine

    The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment has now prepared a planning scheme amendment to change rules that apply to land in low density areas.

    The proposed Planning Scheme Amendment will be on exhibition from Friday 24 July 2026 to 11.59 pm Friday 21 August 2026.

    You can make a submission to the proposed amendment during the exhibition period:

    • Online: Development Applications Online
    • Email: planning.ntg@nt.gov.au
    • Post: NT Planning Commission GPO Box 1680 DARWIN NT 0801
    • Hand delivered:
      • Level 1, Energy House, 18-20 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City
      • Ground Floor, Green Well Building, 50 Bath Street, Alice Springs
      • Level 1, Government Centre, 5 First Street, Katherine

  • Planning Commission's Report to the Minister available now

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    The Planning Commission's report to the Minister following consultation in November and December 2025 is now available.
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    The Planning Commission's report to the Minister following consultation in November and December 2025 is now available.
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  • Consultation Closed

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    Consultation has now closed.

    The Planning Commission will now consider the feedback received and provide a report to the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment.

    Consultation has now closed.

    The Planning Commission will now consider the feedback received and provide a report to the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment.

Page last updated: 27 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM