News from 2021
COVID-19 update: new requirements for attending the Commission office, including for a hearing
The Commission must ensure it complies with Public Health requirements in managing the safety of the public and staff arising from COVID-19 as well as Departmental directions for safety of staff and visitors to its premises.Requirements for attending the Commission office including for a h …
View news: COVID-19 update: new requirements for attending the Commission office, including for a hearingStaff Appointments and Movements and Christmas shutdown
Tim Robins has been appointed to permanent Planning Adviser.Chloe Edgell has been appointed as fixed term Planning Adviser to commence 11 January 2021.Marietta Wong has resigned from her position as Senior Planning Consultant.The Commission office will be closing for Christma …
View news: Staff Appointments and Movements and Christmas shutdownTasman Local Provisions Schedule
The Tasman Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Tasman municipal area.Further information:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Tasman …
View news: Tasman Local Provisions SchedulePractice Note 12 reissued
Practice Note 12 has been reissued to delete text in 6.0 Exhibition advising that the Commission has the power to extend the 28 day draft amendment exhibition period. That power does not exist for LPS amendments.Further information: …
View news: Practice Note 12 reissuedPractice Notes 11 & 12 revised
Revisions have been made to Practice Notes 11 & 12 to reflect recent changes to legislation.The changes relate to:a new process for submitting a draft amendment directed by the Commission where a draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) requires substantial modification; and …
View news: Practice Notes 11 & 12 revisedCommission Appointments and Staff Movements
CommissionersNick Heath and Brett Stewart were appointed as Commissioners on 23 August 2021 for a term of 5 years.Pam Allan and Max Kitchell were appointed as Commissioners on 25 October 2021 for a term of 5 years.Roger Howlett was appointed as a Commissioner o …
View news: Commission Appointments and Staff Movementsiplan temporarily unavailable
iplan will be temporarily unavailable due to planned maintenance on Friday 5 November from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. …
View news: iplan temporarily unavailableSouthern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy - SRD2.12 Information Sheet
Information about draft amendments relying on recently introduced SRD2.12 can be found in Information Sheet No.1 - 2021Further information:I …
View news: Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy - SRD2.12 Information SheetCentral Coast Local Provisions Schedule
The Central Coast Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Central Coast municipal area.Further information:Tasmanian Planning …
View news: Central Coast Local Provisions ScheduleHave your say on the Northern Midlands draft LPS
The Northern Midlands draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 22 October 2021 to 21 December 2021.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Northern Midlands Council and the Commission’s website.You can make a representation to Norther …
View news: Have your say on the Northern Midlands draft LPSClarence Local Provisions Schedule
The Clarence Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect.The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Clarence municipal area.Further information:Tasmanian Plannin …
View news: Clarence Local Provisions ScheduleHave your say on the Break O’Day draft Local Provisions Schedule
The Break O'Day draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 11 October to 13 December 2021. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Break O'Day Council and the …
View news: Have your say on the Break O’Day draft Local Provisions SchedulePractice Note 9 revised
Revisions have been made to Practice Note 9 to reflect recent changes to legislation.The changes relate to:those parts of a draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) on which a representation may not be made; andconsideration of whether proposed modifications to an LPS are …
View news: Practice Note 9 revisedOwners’ consent form revised
The revised form places the onus on applicants to ensure they have the authority of their clients in the case of companies or associations, minimising the supporting documentation required. …
View news: Owners’ consent form revisedArchived interim planning scheme documents
As each Local Provisions Schedule is approved and the Tasmanian Planning Scheme takes effect for a particular planning area, the final version of the relevant interim planning scheme will be published on the Commission’s website in PDF format as soon as practicable.Further informatio …
View news: Archived interim planning scheme documentsPractice Note 15
The Commission has issued Practice Note 15 - Draft amendments to planning schemes not determined before a Local Provisions Schedule has effect. …
View news: Practice Note 15Have your say on the Central Highlands draft LPS
The Central Highlands draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from Monday 23 August to Friday 22 October 2021. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Central Highlands Council and the …
View news: Have your say on the Central Highlands draft LPSSection 60J Determination Guidelines
The Commission has issued determination guidelines for major projects.Further information:Section 60J Determination Guidelines …
View news: Section 60J Determination GuidelinesGlenorchy Local Provisions Schedule
The Glenorchy Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Glenorchy municipal area.Further information: …
View news: Glenorchy Local Provisions ScheduleTasmanian Planning Commission - Employment Register
The Commission has extended the employment register for the position of Senior Planning Consultant which is open until July 2023.Further information:See the advertisement jobs.tas.gov. …
View news: Tasmanian Planning Commission - Employment RegisterHave your say on the Launceston draft LPS
The Launceston draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 21 July to 18 September 2021.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Launceston City Council and the Commission’s website.You can make a representation to Launceston City Council …
View news: Have your say on the Launceston draft LPSHave your say on the Southern Midlands draft LPS
The Southern Midlands draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from Monday 5 July to Friday 3 September 2021.The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Southern Midlands Council and the Commission’s website.You can make a representation to So …
View news: Have your say on the Southern Midlands draft LPSUpdate on iplan replacement
Since the Commission’s new website was launched in November 2020, documents relating to hearings and assessments can now be found on the website.The Commission is continuing to make progress toward …
View news: Update on iplan replacementHave your say on the Sorell draft LPS
The Sorell draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 15 June to 16 August 2021. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Sorell Council and the …
View news: Have your say on the Sorell draft LPSHave your say on the Flinders draft LPS
The Flinders draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 2 June 2021 to 2 August 2021. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Flinders Council and the Commission’s website.You can make a representation to Flinders Council during the exhibition …
View news: Have your say on the Flinders draft LPSCircular Head Local Provisions Schedule
The Circular Head Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. This means the Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Circular Head municipal area.Further information: …
View news: Circular Head Local Provisions ScheduleWest Coast Local Provisions Schedule
The West Coast Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. This means the Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the West Coast municipal area. …
View news: West Coast Local Provisions ScheduleHave your say on the substantial modifications to the Glamorgan Spring Bay draft LPS
Part of the Glamorgan Spring Bay draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) has been substantially modified. The substantially modified part is on public exhibition from Wednesday 19 May 2021 to Monday 19 July 2021.The substantially modified part of the draft L …
View news: Have your say on the substantial modifications to the Glamorgan Spring Bay draft LPSPractice Note 14 revised
Revised Practice Note 14 includes more detailed requirements for statements of evidence from experts.Statements of evidence are to include the specified cover sheet, be provided in PDF format, with page and paragraph numbering and electronic indexing by bookmarking.Further informati …
View news: Practice Note 14 revisedMeander Valley Local Provisions Schedule
The Meander Valley Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. This means the Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Meander Valley municipal area. …
View news: Meander Valley Local Provisions ScheduleHave your say on draft Planning Directive No. 8
Draft Planning Directive No. 8 – State Planning Provisions Exemptions, Application Requirements, Special Provisions and Zone Provisions (PD8) is on public exhibition. The Tasmanian Planning Commission invites you to make a representation.Exhibition is from 17 April 2021 to …
View news: Have your say on draft Planning Directive No. 8Have your say on the draft assessment criteria
The New Bridgewater Bridge Major Project draft assessment criteria are on public exhibition.Exhibition is from 14 April 2021 to 28 April 2021.The Development Assessment Panel invites you to make a representation.Further information: …
View news: Have your say on the draft assessment criteriaBrighton Local Provisions Schedule
The Brighton Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. This means the Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Brighton municipal area. …
View news: Brighton Local Provisions ScheduleHave your say on the West Tamar draft LPS
The West Tamar draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 22 February 2021 to 27 April 2021. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the West Tamar Council and the Commission’s websiteYou can make a representation to West Tamar Council …
View news: Have your say on the West Tamar draft LPSHave your say on the Tasman draft LPS
The Tasman draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 11 January 2021 to 13 March 2021. The draft LPS and related documents are available on the Tasman Council and the Commission’s websites.You can make a representation to Tasman Council during the exhibition p …
View news: Have your say on the Tasman draft LPS