National Capital Plan September 2009

The National Capital Plan The National Capital Plan (the Plan) is the strategic plan for Canberra and the Territory. It ensures that 'Canberra and the Territory are planned and developed in accordance with their national significance' The key matters of national significance include: The pre-eminence of the role of Canberra and the Territory as the National Capital. Preservation and enhancement of the landscape features which give the National Capital its character and setting. Respect for the key elements of Walter Burley Griffin's formally adopted plan for Canberra. Creation, preservation and enhancement of fitting sites, approaches and backdrops for national institutions and ceremonies as well as National Capital Uses. The development of a city which both respects environmental values and reflects national concerns with the sustainability of Australia's urban areas. This recognises the value of the unique purpose, setting, character and symbolism of Australia's national capital. In accordance with section 10 of the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 (the Act), the Plan sets out the planning principles and policies for Canberra and the Territory, and detailed conditions of planning, design and development for designated areas because of their particular importance to the special character of the national capital. Planning and approval of development within designated areas is the responsibility of the National Capital Authority (NCA). This page enables you to download the Consolidated National Capital Plan. You have the option of downloading the Plan as one large file (Option 1) or as several smaller files (Option 2). The attached files are in Adobe PDF format. You will need at least Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 to view and print these files. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader please click here to download. If you are having trouble viewing or printing the National Capital Plan, try Adobe's technical support page for troubleshooting Acrobat Reader problems. This web-version of the Consolidated National Capital Plan incorporates Amendments since 1991. It was last updated in September 2009. Up to date information on approved Amendments and draft Amendments can be found on the here. The download version of the NCP is currently being updated following the approval of amendments 56 Griffin Legacy principles and policy, 59 City Hill Prrecinct, 60 Constitution Avenue and 61West basin which are now being incorporated into the plan. The updated version of the plan will be available to download shortly. Disclaimer The National Capital Plan site is provided as a basic information service only. The information is not an official or complete version of the National Capital Plan. It does not include all elements of the Plan. The main provisions of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 commenced on 1 January 2005 and as a result registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI) web site is now the official form of notification for all legislative instruments which includes the original National Capital Plan as gazetted and subsequent Amendments. This web site is located at www.comlaw.gov.au The National Capital Authority makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy or usefulness of any information contained in this site. Any use or reliance on the information provided in the National Capital Plan site is at the risk of the user. Users should verify all representation, information and statements with their own professional advisers. The National Capital Authority will not be liable for any damage or injury to any person arising out of the completeness, accuracy or usefulness of any information contained in the National Capital Plan site. Further information, technical advice, building and development enquiries should be directed to: Telephone 02 6271 2888 Facsimile 02 6273 4427 Email [email protected] The National C