Commission Communique

Local Provisions Schedule approval

Dorset Local Provisions Schedule
The Dorset Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect on 18 January 2023. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Dorset municipal area.

Further information:
LPS-DOR-TPS – Tasmanian Planning Commission Website

Commission Delegations

Huon Valley
On the 20 December 2022 Commission delegated the assessment of Huon Valley draft amendment PSA-1-2022 and permit application to Robin Nolan and Alex Brownlie. The draft amendment and permit application proposes rezoning of 388 Scotts Road, Cairns Bay from Significant Agriculture to Rural Resource and a permit for a Marine Farming Shore Facility.

Dorset
On the 4 January 2023 Commission delegated the assessment of Dorset draft amendment AP-DOR-1 2022 and permit application to Michael Hogan and Paul West. The draft amendment and permit application proposes rezoning of 1954 Bridport Road, Bridport from Rural Living to Rural Resource and to apply a SSQ to the land. The permit is for a 2 lot subdivision, construction of self-storage compartments, an ancillary caretakers residence, aircraft hangers and a service station. Commission Committees

Commission Committee Appointment

State of the Environment Advisory Committee
At its meeting on 5 December 2022 the Commission appointed a State of Environment Advisory Committee
The Committee comprises 3 Commissioners – Nick Heath (Chair), Pam Allan and Max Kitchell.

Commission Staff Appointment
Louise Blyth joined the staff of the Commission on 6 January 2023 as a Planning Adviser.
Louise Blyth has had previous planning appointments at Clarence and Kingborough Councils.

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