Development Potential

Development Potential

A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.

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Legal Meaning

Development potential refers to the capacity of a site to accommodate future development opportunities, considering factors such as the planning controls, site characteristics, permitted housing types, and design requirements that apply to the land.

Plain English

Development potential means what can potentially be built or achieved on a property based on planning rules, the characteristics of the site, and applicable development requirements.