Is consultation with the National Capital Design Review Panel still required?

Yes, consultation with the NCDRP is still required in particular situations. This includes:

for developments five storeys or taller
developments that intends to increase the floorspace of a shop by more than 2,000m² in a residential, commercial, community facility or parks and recreation zone
when required by the Minister (which may include where the Minister believes the proposal is likely to be of economic, social or environmental significance to the Territory)
when voluntarily presented by the proponent.

In these situations, NCDRP advice must be sought prior to the lodgement of a DA. The advice and the applicant’s response is then required to be submitted with the DA when lodged.

You can find more information on the NCDRP web page.