Development and management of National LDevelopment and management of National Land

Development and management of National Land

The Act provides that land used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth may be declared National Land, and managed by the Commonwealth.

Given the significant presence of Commonwealth Departments and authorities in the Territory and the extent of their National Land holdings, it is appropriate that procedures be established to assess Commonwealth development proposals and that the provisions of both the National Capital and Territory Plans be observed. Accordingly, the Plan:

 includes large National Land sites within Designated Areas where it is considered that they have the special characteristics of the National Capital

 contains Special Requirements for Development Control Plans to be prepared and agreed by the National Capital Authority in respect of the remaining National Land sites which are not included within Designated Areas

 requires that proposals to develop, subdivide or lease National Land must be referred to the National Capital Authority who will assess consistency with the provisions of the Plan.