Minimum Submission Periods for Development Applications with Limited Public Notice

NT Minimum Submission Periods for Development Applications with Limited Public Notice

Lands, Planning and Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

3 Sep 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

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building standards development applications heritage preservation land leases swimming pool safety water management water rights

Introduced by: The Hon Joshua Burgoyne MLA (CLP)

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Official page: bill text and explanatory notes

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Planning Act 1999 now sets minimum submission periods for development applications that require little or no public notice.

The Planning Minister can declare adopted building codes and standards by Gazette notice.

Heritage notices for places or objects no longer need to be published in local newspapers.

Consent authorities can issue written alteration permits if specific Planning Act conditions are met.

Lessees or former lessees can object to the reappraisal or forfeiture of a lease if they are notified.

Certificate holders can seek a review if the Swimming Pool Safety Authority refuses to vary a compliance certificate.

The Water Act Controller must renew a water licence or permit if circumstances have not materially changed.

The Water Act Controller must refuse water licence applications that do not meet specific requirements.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Joshua Burgoyne CLP

“Madam Speaker, I present a Bill titled Lands, Planning and Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Serial 34, and table the explanatory statement. I move that the Bill be now read a first time.”

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Manuel Brown ALP

“Madam Speaker, I thank the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment for the work it has done on this Bill. Department staff carefully sifted through about 50 pieces of legislation they have carriage of to identify these small tweaks. It is always important to review legislation to ensure it is working as effectively and efficiently as possible and meeting its intended objectives.”