Northern Territory Numbered Acts

PLANNING AMENDMENT ACT 2005 (NO 12 OF 2005) - SECT 4

    After section 2 –

insert

2A.     Objects

    (1)     The objects of this Act are to plan for, and provide a framework of controls for, the orderly use and development of land.

    (2)     The objects are to be achieved by –

    (a)     strategic planning of land use and development and for the sustainable use of resources;

    (b)     strategic planning of transport corridors and other public infrastructure;

    (c)     effective controls and guidelines for the appropriate use of land, having regard to its capabilities and limitations;

    (d)     control of development to provide protection of the natural environment, including by sustainable use of land and water resources;

    (e)     minimising adverse impacts of development on existing amenity and, wherever possible, ensuring that amenity is enhanced as a result of development;

    (f)     ensuring, as far as possible, that planning reflects the wishes and needs of the community through appropriate public consultation and input in both the formulation and implementation of planning schemes; and

    (g)     fair and open decision making and appeals processes.