News from 2020
Payment of Fees
The Commission is introducing invoicing for payment of fees. This will ensure that the fees required under Regulation 11 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 have been collected.The Commission cannot commence its consideration of a draft amendment without payment of the …
View news: Payment of FeesHave your say on the draft planning criteria
The North West Transmission Upgrade Project draft planning criteria are on public exhibition. The Tasmanian Planning Commission invites you to make a representation.Exhibition is from 5 December 2020 until 4 January 2021.Further information:See …
View news: Have your say on the draft planning criteriaHave your say about our new website
The Tasmanian Planning Commission recently launched its new website and would like to know what you think. A website satisfaction survey is currently available on our website and take …
View news: Have your say about our new websiteDevonport Local Provisions Schedule
The Devonport Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. This means the Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Devonport municipal area. …
View news: Devonport Local Provisions SchedulePractice Note 7 revised
Revised Practice Note 7 provides more details on zone and code mapping to municipal area boundaries, in relation to the creation of GIS datasets and mapping of draft Local Provisions Schedules (LPS).Further information: …
View news: Practice Note 7 revisedIssuing of Planning Directive No. 7
The Minister for Planning has issued Planning Directive No. 7 – Permits for Temporary Housing.The planning directive is effective from Wednesday 16 September, and replaces Interim Planning Directive No. 3. It applies to all interim planning schemes and the Sullivans Cove Planning Sch …
View news: Issuing of Planning Directive No. 7Have your say on the West Coast draft LPS
The West Coast draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 17 August 2020 to 15 October 2020.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the West Coast Council and the Commission’s websites.You can make a representation to West Coast Council dur …
View news: Have your say on the West Coast draft LPSiplan to be replaced
iplan, initially developed by the Commission in 2013, is to be decommissioned. The Commission is currently redeveloping its website and it is anticipated that by November a contemporary website will provide information about the Commission, its assessment processes, and, progress of, and document …
View news: iplan to be replacedNew Practice Note 14
A new Practice Note has been released. Practice Note 14 - Expert evidence provides information about giving expert evidence in written submissions and at Commission hearings.Further information:Practi …
View news: New Practice Note 14Have your say on the Glenorchy draft LPS
The Glenorchy draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from Thursday 23 July 2020 to Monday 21 September 2020.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Glenorchy City Council and the Commission’s websites.You can make a representation to Gle …
View news: Have your say on the Glenorchy draft LPSiplan updated to implement the Tasmanian Planning Scheme
The Burnie LPS has come into effect today, meaning the Tasmanian Planning Scheme (TPS) now applies in the Burnie municipal area. As a result, the planning schemes page on iplan has been updated to implement the TPS.Please note, mapping layers in the LIST have also been updated t …
View news: iplan updated to implement the Tasmanian Planning SchemeHave your say on substantial modifications to the Brighton draft LPS
Part of the Brighton draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) has been substantially modified. The substantially modified part is on public exhibition from Monday 13 July until Friday 11 September 2020.The substantially modified part of the draft LPS and related documents are available on the …
View news: Have your say on substantial modifications to the Brighton draft LPSNew Practice Notes 12 and 13, and revised Practice Note 2
New Practice Notes for amending LPSs and revisions for urgent amendments have been released. Practice Note 12 - Local Provisions Schedule Amendments and Practice Note 13 - Local Provisions Schedule Amendments and Combined Permits relate to Local Provisions Schedu …
View news: New Practice Notes 12 and 13, and revised Practice Note 2Continued exhibition of Circular Head draft LPS
The Circular Head draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) public exhibition is continuing from Monday 22 June 2020 to Sunday 5 July 2020.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Circular Head Council website and the Commission’s website.You can make a representat …
View news: Continued exhibition of Circular Head draft LPSCOVID-19 update: Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions and Commission hearings
In line with the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, the Commission will resume holding hearings in its hearing room from Tuesday 16 June 2020.The Commission’s hearing room has limited capacity and it remains essential for parties and the public to complete the appropriate form for …
View news: COVID-19 update: Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions and Commission hearingsHave your say on substantial modifications to the Meander Valley draft LPS
Part of the Meander Valley draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) has been substantially modified. The substantially modified part is on public exhibition from Monday 15 June 2020 to Thursday 13 August 2020.The substantially modified part of the draft LPS and related documents are available …
View news: Have your say on substantial modifications to the Meander Valley draft LPSExhibition of Devonport draft LPS extended
The Devonport draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 23 March 2020 to 12 June 2020.The public exhibition period has been extended to 12 June 2020. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Devonport City Council website and the Commission’s …
View news: Exhibition of Devonport draft LPS extendedSubscription to Tasmanian Planning Commission News
To subscribe or unsubscribe to email updates when ‘News’ is updated on the Commission’s website, please email tpc@planning.tas.gov.au. …
View news: Subscription to Tasmanian Planning Commission NewsCOVID-19 update: Commission's new hearing arrangements
The Commission has new arrangements for hearings in response to COVID-19.The Commission will continue to hold public hearings however all hearings will be convened by telephone or Skype for Business to avoid the spread of COVID-19.There is no change to the notification of hearings. …
View news: COVID-19 update: Commission's new hearing arrangementsCOVID-19 update: Hearing arrangements in response to COVID-19
While the Commission’s hearings are held in public, you will be asked to participate by telephone or video link in the interests of managing the spread of COVID-19.So that the Commission can coordinate teleconferencing requirements for the hearing, you must confirm your intention to …
View news: COVID-19 update: Hearing arrangements in response to COVID-19COVID-19 update: Hearing arrangements in response to COVID-19
While the Commission’s hearings are held public, unless you are appearing before the Commission, you are encouraged to consider whether it is necessary to attend the hearing.You may be asked to participate by telephone or video link in the interests of managing the spread of the COVI …
View news: COVID-19 update: Hearing arrangements in response to COVID-19Owners' Consent form issued
The Commission has issued an owners' consent form that must accompany all draft amendments and combined permits and amendments from 30 March 2020. The completed form will provide evidence of owners' consent as required under section 33(2A) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. …
View news: Owners' Consent form issuedIssue of Practice Note 11
The Commission has issued Practice Note 11 – Substantial modification to part of a draft Local Provisions Schedule. This provides guidance following a direction for the planning authority to substantial modify a part of a draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) under section …
View news: Issue of Practice Note 11Have your say on Permits for Temporary Housing
Draft Planning Directive No. 7 - Permits for Temporary Housing is on public exhibition from Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 25 March 2020.The Commission is inviting written representations on Draft Planning Directive No. 7 - Permits for Temporary Housing.Information on the assess …
View news: Have your say on Permits for Temporary HousingMinister makes minor amendments to the SPPs
The Minister has made minor amendments to the State Planning Provisions (SPPs), not requiring public exhibition.The Minister for Planning has made amendment 01-2018 of the SPPs. Full details and an amended version of the SPPs can be viewed and downloaded from the …
View news: Minister makes minor amendments to the SPPsHave your say on the Circular Head draft LPS
The Circular Head draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from Friday 7 February 2020 to Wednesday 8 April 2020.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Circular Head Council and the Commission’s website.You can make a representation to Ci …
View news: Have your say on the Circular Head draft LPSRevised Practice Note 1, 3 and 6
Revised Practice Note 1 and 3 provide more details on amendment instruments and documents provided to the Commission for planning scheme amendments.Revised Practice Note 6 reflects changes to legislation on preparing draft Local Provisions Schedules for exhibition.Further informatio …
View news: Revised Practice Note 1, 3 and 6Have your say on the Clarence draft LPS
The Clarence draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 15 January to 17 March 2020.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Clarence City Council and the Commission’s website.You can make a representation to Clarence City Council during …
View news: Have your say on the Clarence draft LPS