ACT Planning and Land Authority
The ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) is the ACT Government’s statutory agency responsible for planning for the future growth of Canberra in partnership with the community. ACTPLA promotes and helps to make the Territory a well-designed, sustainable, attractive and safe urban and rural environment.
Development applications (DAs)
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Development applications - a quick guide
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Comment on a DA (find a DA by suburb)
News
- COLA mandatory qualifications
Changes have been made to the mandatory qualifications for asbestos assessors, asbestos removalists and builders. - Cotter Dam enlargement
The final environmental impact statement (EIS) and environmental impact assessment report (EISAR) for the enlargement of the Cotter Dam have been released by the Minister for Planning.
- Change of use charges reduced
The ACT Government has announced a reduction in the change of use charges to support investment and local businesses in the Territory.
- eDevelopment
A new system allowing you to lodge and track your development applications online is now available. - Approved technical variations to the Territory Plan
Technical amendment number 2009-09 Harrison - Code and rezoning amendments to the Flemington Road corridor concept plan (precinct code), took effect on Friday 19 June 2009.
- Stimulus Package
New regulations have been made in response to the Federal Government's $42 billion stimulus package
Consultation
- Proposed road closure
A proposed road closure in Charnwood is currently available for public comment. - Majura Parkway draft EIS
The period for public comment on the Majura Parkway draft Environmental Impact Statement has been extended until COB July 13 2009.
- Current technical variations to the Territory Plan
Written comments from the public are invited on Technical amendment to the Territory Plan No.2009-13 - proposed amendments to the Access and Mobility General Code by COB 13 July 2009.





