The Tasmanian Planning Scheme and the SPPs
The Tasmanian Planning Scheme consists of State Planning Provisions (SPPs) and a Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) for each municipal area. The SPPs contain a set of 23 zones and 16 codes making up a suite of development controls that can be applied by local councils.
View the Tasmanian Planning Scheme including the State Planning Provisions and all Local Provisions Schedules.
State Planning Provisions (SPPs) amendment process
The Minister, or Commission if directed, may prepare a terms of reference and an amendment to the SPPs. The Commission undertakes public exhibition of amendments to the SPPs and considers any issues raised by anyone making representations during the exhibition period. The Commission may hold hearings and must report to the Minister recommending whether or not the amendment to the SPPs should be made.
The Minister makes the decision whether or not to approve the amendment.
See the flowchart for the State Planning Provisions (SPPs) amendment process (PDF, 512.8 KB)
Minor technical and editorial amendments to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme
The Commission has power under the LUPA Act to make minor technical and editorial amendments to the provisions the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and Local Provisions Schedule maps and overlays.
A Register of those changes is maintained. Any person who has a query about a minor technical or editorial change can contact the Commission.