As the existing Territory Plan is wound down as part of the ACT Government's Planning System Review and Reform Project, the last round of draft variations under the current planning rules are now open for community feedback.
Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman said Territory Plan Variations are one of the most important tools the ACT Government has to facilitate residential and commercial development that meets the changing needs of Canberrans.
"The Territory Plan sets out the conditions that determine what can be built and where, as well as how buildings in different locations can be used. Variations to the Territory Plan alter these conditions," Minister Gentleman said.
"A variation might, for example, see a block of land change from commercial to residential use or from industrial to community use. These decisions impact how residents and other users experience and interact with that area.
"This is what makes Territory Plan variations so important and why I'm asking Canberrans to have their say on the draft variations we currently have open for community feedback.
"These draft variations propose changes to a number of sites around the ACT, including changes to the former Phillip Pitch 'n Putt site in Woden, Kamberra Winery in Lyneham and the Amtech estate in Symonston," Minister Gentleman said.
"Draft Territory Plan variations for Federal Golf Course and Deakin Office Park, in line with the Red Hill Integrated Plan (2021), are also available for review and feedback.
"I'm looking forward to hearing from Canberrans about these draft variations as they are the final ones that will be processed under the ACT Government's existing planning system.
"We're preparing to share drafts of a new Territory Plan and a series of District Strategies, which are cornerstones of the ACT Government's Planning System Review and Reform Project, very soon.
"This will be an opportunity for Canberrans to share their ideas and concerns more generally about the types of development and uses of land they feel are a priority for their neighbourhoods and the areas they care about," Minister Gentleman said.
