Strategic Planning Policy

The Northern Territory Planning Commission has finalised the Strategic Planning Policy (SPP), previously referred to as the Strategic Directions Planning Policy.

What is the Strategic Planning Policy?

The SPP provides overarching, high-level direction for the preparation of strategic land use plans and planning policies across the NT. It supports the long-term aspirations for land use and development and aligns with the objectives of the NT Planning Act 1999 (Planning Act), which aim to:

• protect the quality of life of future generations
• maintain the health of the natural environment and ecological processes
• assist the provision of public utilities, infrastructure, and community facilities
• promote the sustainable development of land
• encourage good design that respects local amenity
• support the conservation and enhancement of places, areas, buildings, and landforms of cultural, aesthetic, architectural or historical value.

The policy will be used by the NT Planning Commission to guide the development of the strategic framework contained in Part 2 of the NT Planning Scheme 2020 (NTPS), which includes strategic planning policies and strategic land use plans.

Collectively these plans and policies help inform how and where change can take place, whether it be in a city, suburb or regional community.