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Building, Development and Planning Works

Nhulunbuy is situated on the North-Eastern tip of Arnhem Land amid rural tropical bushland. Residents enjoy a remote lifestyle with a wide range of services and facilities. The Nhulunbuy Corporation is responsible for planning, delivery and maintenance of these services with responsibilities similar to that of a local council.

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Build, Renovate or Demolish

Every applicant intending to construct a building, alter, add to, repair or underpin, demolish or remove an existing building should obtain a permit before commencing that work, and should refer to the application checklist which outlines the general requirements for each type of application.

 

subdivision

Develop Land or Change Land Use

Development Permit

Finance

Building and Development Fees & Charges

Some

Carport

Minor Building Works Approvals

Some

Page last updated on 24 September 2026

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Head Office - Westal Street

  • Street:
    Shops 2 & 3 19 Westal Street Nhulunbuy NT 0880
  • Postal:
    PO Box 345 Nhulunbuy NT 0881
  • Phone:
    (08) 8939 2200

Gove Airport (Airport Operations)

  • Street:
    Melville Bay Road Gove Airport NT 0880
  • Phone:
    (08) 8987 1370

Aquatic Centre

  • Aquatic Centre:
    (08) 8939 2213
  • On-Duty Lifeguard:
    0439 375 799

Town Operations

  • Street:
    Arnhem Road Nhulunbuy NT 0880
  • Phone:
    (08) 8939 2201
  • After-hours:
    0407 972 550
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    office@ncl.net.au

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      • Adopt a Pet
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      • Dog Registration, Microchipping & Updating of Details
      • Domestic Cats
      • Weed & Vector Control
      • Wild Animals
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