Draft Variations to the Territory Plan
Comments are invited on the following draft variations
Public submissions are being considered for the following variations
Number 306 - Residential and Subdivision Policy Review
Click here for fact sheets on draft variation 306
The draft variation was prepared to implement a review of the ACT residential and subdivision policies.
Broad policy changes are proposed to relevant codes, which include:
- improvements to solar access and protecting suburban character
- improvements to solar access for homes
- protection of amenity within the residential RZ2 suburban core zone
- changes to subdivision provisions for new estates
The draft variation proposes:
- changes to residential development, estate development and leasing codes
- replacement of residential zones objectives development tables, and housing development codes
- introduction of Residential Zones Development Code and Lease Variation General Code
- replacement of existing Residential Subdivision Development Code with an Estate Development Code
Effect of draft variation 306
Parts of the draft variation have immediate effect, for details see link to the draft variation below:
Note: the notifiable instrument is on the first page of the document and the draft variation follows.
Withdrawal of draft variations 301 and 303
Draft variation 306 supersedes 301 and 303 which have been withdrawn.
Comments made regarding 301 and 303 have been considered in the preparation of 306 along with recommendations of the Territory Plan Code Reference Group which was formed by direction of the former Minister for Planning.
Copies of comments on 301 and 303 can be viewed at Withdrawn draft variations.
Please note: the closing date for submissions was COB Tuesday 6 September 2011
Draft variation 306 public submissions:
Note: The following links contain the public submissions received to date. Some submissions have been edited to remove information that does not form part of the submission.
Submission numbers 1-20 (3.8MB)
Submission numbers 21-40 (5.9MB)
Submission numbers 41-60 (10MB)
Submission numbers 61-76 (5.7MB)
Number 310 - Inner North
Removal of specified restrictions on use at Turner section 47 and part 63, and North of Macarthur and Wakefield Avenue (RZ4 Medium Density Residential Zone)
Released 6 May 2011
The draft variation does not have interim effect and therefore section 65 of the Planning and Development Act 2007 does not apply. The current Territory Plan will continue to apply while the variation remains in draft form.
Note: the notifiable instrument is on the first page of the document and the draft variation follows.
Draft variation DV310 fact sheet
Copies of the documents from the Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services regarding the inquiry into the RZ3 and RZ4 residential redevelopment policies in Inner North Canberra are available at
Inquiry into the RZ3 and RZ4 residential redevelopment policies in inner North Canberra
Please note: the closing date for submissions was COB Tuesday 21 June 2011
Draft variation 310 public submissions:
Note: The following links contain the public submissions received to date. Some submissions have been edited to remove information that does not form part of the submission.
Submission numbers 1 - 10 (2.1MB)
Submission numbers 11 - 20 (2.8MB)
Submission numbers 21 - 29 (3.6MB)
Submissions accepted after the closing date:
Number 307 Griffith - Brumbies redevelopment proposal
Griffith section 42 block 15: change of zoning from commercial CZ6 leisure and accommodation zone to RZ4 medium density residential zone to allow for medium density housing up to 3 storeys in height.
Draft variation 307 fact sheet
A report on consultation along with revised draft variation 307 has now been referred to the Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development.
Number 300 - Gungahlin Town Centre
Gungahlin Town Centre: zoning changes, revisions to Structure Plans for Gungahlin, introduction of a Precinct Code and resultant amendments to the Territory Plan.
Released 30 November 2010
The draft variation has interim effect under section 65 of the Planning and Development Act 2007 for a period of up to one year from Tuesday 30 November 2010. During this period, the Territory, the Executive, a Minister or a territory authority must not do or approve the doing of anything that would be inconsistent with the Territory Plan if it were varied in accordance with the draft plan variation.
Note: the notifiable instrument is on the first page of the document and the draft variation follows.
Copies of the planning report and background documents are available at www.actpla.act.gov.au/Gungahlin
The consultation period on this draft variation closed on 28 February 2011.
Draft variation 300 public submissions:
Note: The following link contains the public submissions received to date. Additional submissions are expected from people who were granted an extension of time prior to the closing date and will be made available upon receipt. Some submissions have been edited to remove information that does not form part of the submission.
