Planning Act 2023
91Review of territory plan
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91 Review of territory plan (1) This section applies if the Minister directs the territory planning authority under section 20 (1) (b) to review the territory plan. Note See also s 90 (1) (b). (2) The territory planning authority must review the territory plan and consider the following: (a) whether the territory plan remains consistent with the national capital plan; (b) whether the territory plan continues to further the object of this Act and the object of the territory plan in accordance with the principles of good planning; (c) whether the territory plan remains consistent with the planning strategy and district strategies; (d) whether the territory plan takes into account any planning outcomes contained in other government strategies and policies that may be relevant; (e) anything else prescribed by regulation. (3) After reviewing the territory plan, the territory planning authority must prepare a report (a draft review report)— (a) stating that the authority has reviewed the plan; and
Review of territory plan Part 5.4 (b) stating the authority’s findings on the review; and (c) if the authority considers that the territory plan should be amended—including the proposed amendment of the territory (4) The territory planning authority must consult with each of the following in relation to the draft review report: (a) the public; (b) the national capital authority; (c) the conservator of flora and fauna; (d) the environment protection authority; (e) the heritage council; (f) each referral entity; (g) if any territory plan amendment in the review report would, if made, be likely to affect unleased land or leased public land— each custodian of the land likely to be affected.