Development Control Plans
The National Capital Plan defines areas that have the special characteristics of the National Capital to be 'Designated Areas' (see Figure 4 of the NCP). In these areas approval of works is the responsibility of the National Capital Authority.
In some areas, the National Capital Plan sets out special requirements for development in the interests of the National Capital. These areas include parts of Civic, land fronting certain Main Avenues and Approach Routes to the National Capital, the Australian Institute of Sport, Tidbinbilla Deep Space Complex, Telopea and Haig Parks, National Parks in the Capital, river corridors and some National Land sites.
In general special requirements require the preparation of Development Control Plans which are approved by the National Capital Authority.
The Process
Development Intention Expressed
- In an area subject to special requirements
- Authority notified
Development Control Plan Drafted
- Responding to relevant provisions of National Capital Plan
- Reflecting relevant provisions of Territory Plan
- Setting out requirements in the interests of the National Capital
Consultation Undertaken
- Consultation is undertaken in accordance with the NCA's Consultation Protocol
Comments Reviewed
- Comments taken into account and draft DCP revised if necessary
Approval Granted
- DCP is approved by National Capital Authority
- Proponent and the Territory Planning Authority are advised
Preparation of Development Control Plans
A Development Control Plan may be drafted by the Authority, or by a suitably qualified consultant to the owner of a particular development site. The controls reflect the relevant provisions of both the National Capital Plan and Territory Plan, and set out requirements considered by the Authority to be in the interests of the National Capital.
When the National Capital Authority is satisfied with a draft Development Control Plan it is forwarded to the Australian Capital Territory planning authority for comment.
If the proposal involves a 'place' on the Register of National Estate, the Australian Heritage Commission is also consulted by the Authority.
The proponent and the Territory planning authority are advised when the National Capital Authority approves a Development Control Plan.
Time Required
The Authority aims to complete the preparation and approval of Development Control Plans within 40 working days.
Formal application for approval of a development proposal should not be made until the Development Control Plan has been approved.
Who Approves Development Proposals?
Where special requirements apply to Territory Land (managed by the Australian Capital Territory Government), development proposals are subject to approval by the Australian Capital Territory planning authority. Such proposals must conform to the provisions of the Territory Plan as well as the Development Control Plan approved by the Authority.
Where special requirements cover national land managed by the Commonwealth, development proposals are submitted to the National Capital Authority for endorsement.
The following Development Control Plans are at various stages of completion.
Draft Development Control Plan No: 171/08/0005
Forrest Section 18
Section 18 Forrest currently includes four blocks. Blocks 4 and 8 are the offices of the St John Ambulance Australia. Block 5 contains the Burns Memorial and Block 7 is the Burns Centre. The ACT Planning and Land Authority have approved the consolidation of Blocks 4 and 8 Section 18 Forrest but the consolidated lease is yet to be issued. This DCP will apply to Block 4 Section 18 Forrest once the consolidated lease is issued.
This draft Development Control Plan No. 171/08/005 has been prepared to establish planning and urban design provisions focusing on height, setbacks and design, landscape character, access and parking and the Burns Memorial.
The NCA invites written comments on Draft Development Control Plan No. 171/08/0005 from community and stakeholders by close of business 31 October 2008. All responses received will be considered before a decision on Draft Development Control Plan No. 171/08/0005 is made by the NCA.
Written comments should be forwarded to:
Mr Andrew Smith
A/g Managing Director Planning, Urban Design and Projects
National Capital Authority
GPO Box 373
CANBERRA ACT 2601
For further information please contact Rebecca Sorensen on (02) 6271 2851 or Fax (02) 6273 4427 or email rebecca.sorensen@natcap.gov.au
Draft Development Control Plan No: 171/08/0002
Crace Gungahlin Blocks 292, 352, 499, 588
- DCP No: 171/08/0002 Crace Gungahlin Blocks 292, 352, 499, 588 - PDF 720 Kb
- Consultation Report - PDF 1.09 Mb
On 3 October 2008 the National Capital Authority (NCA) approved Development Control Plan (DCP) No. 171/08/0002 Crace Gungahlin Blocks 292, 352, 499 and part Block 588.
Blocks 292. 532, 499 amd 588 are currently vacant with frontage to the Barton Highway in Gangahlin. The Estate Development Plan for the suburb of Crace has been approved by the ACT Planning and Land Authority. DCP No. 171/08/0002 establishes planning and urban design provisions for the approach route along the Barton Highway section of the site.
Further information please contact Ms Rebecca Sorensen on (02) 6271 2851 or Fax (02) 6273 4427 or email Rebecca.Sorensen@natcap.gov.au
Development Control Plan No: 171/08/0003
Belconnen, Sections 44 and 49 (Cameron Offices)
- DCP No: 171/08/0003 Belconnen, Section 44 and 49 - PDF 720 Kb
- Consultation Report PDF 264 Kb
- Report on Consultation PDF 100 Kb
On 20 October 2008 the National Capital Authority (NCA) approved Development Control Plan (DCP) No. 171/08/0003 Belconnen, Section 44 and 49 (Cameron Offices).
The subject sites known as the Cameron Offices are located within the Belconnen Town Centre. The offices were the subject of pertial demolition and the remnant offices (Wings 3, 4 and 5 and the bridge over Cameron Avenue) are listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List (CHL ID 105410). They are to be conserved in accordance with their heritage significance.
The approved DCP provides guidance for the preparation of redevelopment proposals for the subject site within the framework of the National Capital Plan and the applicable Territory Plan.
Further information please contact Ms Rebecca Sorensen on (02) 6271 2851 or Fax (02) 6273 4427 or email Rebecca.Sorensen@natcap.gov.au
Development Control Plan No: 171/08/0001
Block 2 Section 14 Greenway
Site subject to Development Control Plan No: 171/07/0004 Block 2 Section 14 Greenway
On 11 November 2007 the National Capital Authority (NCA) approved Development Control Plan (DCP) No. 171/07/0004 - Greenway Section 14 Block 2.
The DCP included provisions relating to land uses, building height and setbacks, building materials and colours, roofscape design, landscape and street design, access and parking, environmental considerations, water sensitive urban design, signs, mechanical plant and equipment and substations, and storage and service areas.
In March 2008 it came to the attention of the NCA that the 'no build' zones on DCP Drawing No. 171/07/0004 did not align with the existing vegetation and pedestrian spines.
In consultation with the Department of Finance and Deregulation, the ACT Planning and Land Authority and the Tuggeranong Community Council a revised DCP No. 171/08/0001 has corrected this anomaly.
No other changes were made to the DCP and DCP No. 171/08/0001 now supersedes DCP 171/07/0004.
Further information please contact Mr Todd Rohl on (02) 6771 2840 or Fax (02) 6273 4427 or email todd.rohl@natcap.gov.au
Development Control Plan No: 171/07/0003
Canberra Avenue block 14 section 25
- DCP No: 171/07/0003 Canberra Avenue block 14 section 25 - PDF 829 Kb
- Consultation Report - PDF 109 kb
On 30 November 2007 the National Capital Authority approved Development Control Plan No. 171/07/0003 - Canberra Avenue Block 14 Section 25.
The DCP introduces new provisions that:
- allow Block 14 Section 25 Griffith to develop up to 4 storeys set back 10 metres from Canberra Avenue;
- provide for an enhanced landscape character along the Canberra Avenue frontage; and
- provide for development of the site for a range of uses permitted by the Territory Plan.
Further information is available from Todd Rohl on (02) 6271 2840 Fax (02) 6273 4427 or email todd.rohl@natcap.gov.au