Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 52

    (1)     The statement of strategic directions in the territory plan may contain planning principles covering areas of national, regional and Territory interest, including principles for sustainable development.

    (2)     The function of the statement of strategic directions is to—

        (a)     contain broad strategic principles to guide long term planning for the ACT; and

        (b)     guide the preparation and making of variations to the territory plan; and

        (c)     guide environmental impact statements, planning reports and strategic environmental assessments.

    (3)     The statement of strategic directions in the territory plan should promote the planning strategy.