Question - Planning


Question

Number
854
Subject
Planning
(Lease variations)
Asked by
Carrick, Fiona
Directed to
Attorney-General
Question asked on
05 February 2026
Answer due on
12 March 2026
Question asked
  1. What is the process for a constituent to finalise a lease variation, including the role for the Territory Planning Authority (TPA) and the role for the Land Titles Office (LTO).
  2. Is it a requirement to seek certification of identity from a Justice of the Peace in the process referred to in part (1); if so, why.
  3. What assessments do the LTO undertake before processing a lease variation.
  4. Is the application for a lease variation paper based or electronic.
  5. Is the payment for a lease variation application in person or electronic.
  6. What is the average time to process a lease variation.
  7. Is there a difference in the timeframes for minor lease variations and more significant lease variations.
  8. How does the TPA communicate with the LTO about lease variations.
  9. Why is the LTO in a different portfolio than the TPA.
  10. Has the process for a lease variation been reviewed; if so, when was the last review.
  11. Are there any efficiencies that could be implemented in the process referred to in part (1).