The directorate was later renamed Environment and Planning Directorate (EPD) before it was finally renamed to its current name in late 2016.
Structure
The directorate is responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of policies and programs across city planning and development, climate change and the environment. As of September2019[update], it reports to a number of ministers:[3]
Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, currently Yvette Berry
Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety, currently Suzanne Orr
Minister for the Environment and Heritage, currently Mick Gentleman
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, currently Shane Rattenbury
Minister for Building Quality Improvement, currently Gordon Ramsay
Minister for Planning and Land Management, currently Mick Gentleman
grant, administer, vary and end leases on behalf of the Executive;
grant licenses over unleased Territory land;
decide applications for approval to undertake development;
regulate the building industry;
make orders under the ACT Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991, part 6 (approvals and orders);[6]
provide planning services, including services to entities outside the ACT;
review its own decisions;
provide administrative support and facilities for the Planning and Land Council;
ensure community consultation and participation in planning decisions; and
promote public education and understanding of the planning process, including by providing easily accessible public information and documentation on planning and land use.
The Authority stated that it performed its functions independently, free from day-to-day political influences. However, in practice under the then Minister for Planning, Simon Corbell, the Authority often followed direct instruction from the Minister.[7][8]
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