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Planning Act 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for appropriate and orderly planning and control of the use and development of land, and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land-use planning Authorization/permit Institution Dispute settlement Basic legislation Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 12 April 2000.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 206 sections divided into 14 Parts, provides for the appropriate and orderly planning and for the control of the use and development of land. Under the Act, a Northern Territory Planning Scheme has to be elaborated and implemented and the Act contains provisions on the application for and granting of permits and authorizations related to land development. The Act establishes the Development Consent Authority and regulates its composition and operation and provides for the solution of disputes that might arise from the implementation of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Planning Regulations 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2022)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Authorization/permit, Right of use, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction) Act 2021 (Act. No. 19 of 2021).

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Offences/penalties, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Beverages, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Lease, Public land, Pastoralism, Land-use planning, Right of use, Transfer, Waste management, Property rights, Water rights, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Indigenous peoples, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX