Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts2A. Objects
(1) The objects of this Act are to plan for, and provide a framework of controls for, the orderly use and development of land.
(2) The objects are to be achieved by:
(a) strategic planning of land use and development and for the sustainable use of resources;
(b) strategic planning of transport corridors and other public infrastructure;
(c) effective controls and guidelines for the appropriate use of land, having regard to its capabilities and limitations;
(d) control of development to provide protection of the natural environment, including by sustainable use of land and water resources;
(e) minimising adverse impacts of development on existing amenity and, wherever possible, ensuring that amenity is enhanced as a result of development;
(f) ensuring, as far as possible, that planning reflects the wishes and needs of the community through appropriate public consultation and input in both the formulation and implementation of planning schemes; and
(g) fair and open decision making and appeals processes.