New online system for road reserve development approvals
The NT Government is committed to rebuilding the economy by cutting red tape and reducing approval times by 50%.
To support this, the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is putting in place recommendations 2C and 10B from the Saying ‘Yes’ to Business report. These changes focus on creating a simpler, more streamlined road agency approval system.
A new Road Agency Approval System will go live on Wednesday 3 June 2026. It will replace the current manual process with a modern online platform, making it quicker and easier to apply for approvals for private development works on NT Government-managed road reserves.
Key improvements
Key improvements include:
- more consistent and efficient assessment processes
- improved documentation handling and review processes
- automated audit trails to strengthen accountability
- real‑time application tracking for better visibility and more reliable timeframes
- a significantly improved user experience for developers and consultants.
Applicants can choose to use either the current email process or the new online system during a 6 month transition period. After this time, all applications must be submitted online.
This reform will apply across the Territory and will:
- reduce administrative work for both applicants and government
- help projects move faster
- support the Territory’s reputation as a place that says ‘yes’ to business and investment.
More information
To read the Saying 'Yes' to Business report, go to the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet website.
Find out more about the Road Agency Approval System.
For more information, contact the Corridor Management team by emailing devroads.ntg@nt.gov.au or calling 1300 011 151.
