No, proponents must still meet a range of requirements set out in the new Act and the Territory Plan. These rules give both proponents and the community assurance that the Government is still providing a base line for design of the built form.
An applicant will need to demonstrate how their development meets the rules in the Territory Plan (such as height limits). It must also show how the development meets good design outcomes and fits and supports its neighbourhood.
While the Territory Plan has an outcomes focus, it still contains mandatory limits. There will still be cases where these are necessary and deliver the desired planning outcomes. For example, mandatory requirements for building heights and setbacks in residential areas are still in place.
