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of the city, particularly in the Central National Area.

PART THREE – LAND USE PLANS AND GENERAL LAND USE CONTROLS

Explanatory Statement
Section 10(2)(b)(i) of the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 (the Act) requires the National Capital Plan (the Plan) to set out general policies to be implemented throughout the Territory, being policies of:
       * land use (including the range and nature of permitted land use)
       * the planning of national and arterial road systems.
This part of the Plan sets out general provisions for land use across the whole of the ACT. This includes identifying broad land use categories, as well as specifying permitted land uses and other general development requirements.
The first components of Part Three are the General Policy Plans, which set the broad framework for land use in the Territory, including the general location of town centres and industrial areas. In addition to setting out broad land use arrangements, the General Policy Plans show areas that may be suitable for future urban development, and also indicate the national and arterial road system.
The first section of Part Three describes the main elements that make up the General Policy Plans. General policies, including the range of permitted land use within each land use category, follow this introductory section.

3.1 General Policy Plans

3.1.1 Broad land use categories
Figure 2 'General Policy Plan – Metropolitan Canberra' and Figure 3 'General Policy Plan – Australian Capital Territory' set the broad framework for land use in the Territory. These general policy plans show which areas are planned for urban development and which areas are not to be developed for urban use. Written policies supporting the general policy plans establish provisions relating to aesthetics and the environment, to protect and enhance the character of Canberra and the Territory.
A wide range of land uses are permitted for each land use category. The use of land for a purpose not included in the specified range may be permitted where the Authority has been consulted and, after satisfying itself that a particular proposal is not inconsistent with relevant principles and policies of the Plan, has given its agreement in writing.
The policies identifying permitted land uses do not confer any rights to use land for any purpose. The range of uses are set out in the Territory Plan or the Precinct Codes for Designated Areas. The statutory requirements for the Territory Plan to not be inconsistent with the Plan permits consideration of any or all, or any sub‑category of, the identified uses for inclusion in the Territory Plan.

3.1.2 Potential Future Urban areas
Figure 2 'General Policy Plan – Metropolitan Canberra' shows potential future urban areas at Jerrabomberra–Symonston, in