- Zone LR (Low Density Residential): smallest new lot 800 m² and 20 m frontage.
- Zone LR (Low Density Residential): up to 8.5 m high and 2 storeys.
- Zone LR (Low Density Residential): front setback 6 m and side 1.5 m.
- Zone LMR (Low-Medium Density Residential): smallest new lot 300 m² and 10 m frontage.
- Zone LMR (Low-Medium Density Residential): up to 8.5 m high and 2 storeys.
- Zone LMR (Low-Medium Density Residential): front setback 6 m and side 1.5 m.
- Zone MR (Medium Density Residential): smallest new lot 800 m² and 20 m frontage.
- Zone MR (Medium Density Residential): 4 storeys.
- Zone MR (Medium Density Residential): front setback 6 m and side 3 m.
- Example block: 11 Philip Street, Fannie Bay, 978 m² in the Zone LMR zone.
- Drawn there: knock-down rebuild and side-by-side pair.
- Left out: single-storey row of 3, two-storey row and four-home row, each with its reason.
- People within 15 km: about 100,500.
Main residential zones
The Northern Territory's numbers, the same across the state. Your block's own zone and overlays come up when you check its address.
| Zone | Smallest new lot (a house) | Frontage | Height | Storeys | Front setback | Side setback | Site cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone LR (Low Density Residential) | 800 m² | 20 m | 8.5 m | 2 | 6 m | 1.5 m | Not on file |
| Zone LMR (Low-Medium Density Residential) | 300 m² | 10 m | 8.5 m | 2 | 6 m | 1.5 m | Not on file |
| Zone MR (Medium Density Residential) | 800 m² | 20 m | Not on file | 4 | 6 m | 3 m | Not on file |
Rules read on 23 October 2026: NT Planning Scheme 2020 as amended to Amendment 160 (2026-02-06). Clauses: NTPS-6.2.1 NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 6.2.1; NTPS-5.2.1 NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 5.2.1; NTPS-5.4.3-A NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 5.4.3, Table A; NTPS-6.2.2 NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 6.2.2; NTPS-5.4.1 NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 5.4.1; NTPS-5.4.1-B NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 5.4.1, Table B; NTPS-5.4.3-B NT Planning Scheme 2020, clause 5.4.3, Table B.
A real block in Darwin: 11 Philip Street, Fannie Bay
The lot is 978 m² in the Zone LMR zone. What the design engine drew on it:
- Knock-down rebuild: 1 home, 1 storey, 4 bedrooms, about 224.9 m² each
- Side-by-side pair: 2 homes, 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, about 185 m² each
What it left out, and why:
- Single-storey row of 3: A row of 3 needs at least 21.3 m of street frontage: lots of 7.6 m, 6.1 m, 7.6 m. Each end lot needs a home as wide as the one between (6.1 m) plus the outer side setback (NTPS-5.4.3-A 1.5 m). That is the narrowest lot this row home design works on (6.1 m). This block has 19.1 m of street frontage.
- Two-storey row: A row of 3 needs at least 19.5 m of street frontage (3 lots of at least 5.5 m). This block has 19.1 m of street frontage.
- Four-home row: A row of 4 needs at least 25 m of street frontage (4 lots of at least 5.5 m). This block has 19.1 m of street frontage.
Designs drawn
Knock-down rebuild, Side-by-side pair, Single-storey row of 3, Two-storey row and Four-home row: each on the real lot, checked against its zone.
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Agent reports: NT · Design brief
Last updated: 14 November 2026. Guide only. Confirm all results with a council planner before you rely on them.