18 December 2024

Kingborough Draft Local Provisions Schedule assessment Delegates

The Commission Delegates to assess the Kingborough Draft LPS are Nick Heath (Chair), Dan Ford and Rohan Probert.Delegate Profiles are on the Commission website. …

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18 December 2024

King Island Local Provisions Schedule

The King Island Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect.  The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the King Island municipal area.Further information:King Island Local Provisions S …

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13 December 2024

Minister makes minor amendments to the SPPs

The Minister for Planning has made amendment 03-2024 of the SPPs.Minor amendments are made under section 30NA of the Land Use Planning and Approval Act 1993 and do not require public exhibition.The Commission provided its opinion on whether the criteria for minor amendments …

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11 December 2024

Panel determines assessment criteria for Bell Bay Wind Farm Major Project

The Panel for the Bell Bay Wind Farm Major Project has determined the assessment criteria in accordance with section 60ZM of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (the Act).The next stage in the process is that the proponent will prepare and submit a Major Project Impact St …

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4 December 2024

Have your say on Draft State Planning Provisions amendment 02-2024 - Container Refund Facilities

The Tasmanian Planning Commission invites representations (written submissions) on the draft State Planning Provisions (SPPs) amendment 02-2024 - Container Refund Facilities.The public exhibition runs from 4 December 2024 until 23 January 2025.Comments can be made in writing to the …

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25 November 2024

An Independent Audit of the 2024 State of the Environment Report

On 19 November 2024, independent auditors RSM Australia Pty Ltd finalised an audit of the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s 2024 State of the Environment (SoE) Report. The Commission initiated the audit to assess the processes and controls it put in place to ensure the quality of the SoE Repo …

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15 November 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston - draft amendment - AM-LAU-PSA-LLP0012 - Modifications and additions to the Local Historic Code datasheets and LAU-Table C6.1 Local Heritage PlacesThe draft amendment proposes to …

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23 October 2024

Minister issues interim amendment 01-2024 to the State Planning Provisions

The Minister for Planning has issued interim amendment 01-2024 to the State Planning Provisions (SPPs).The interim amendment to the SPPs is effective from Wednesday, 23 October 2024.  It clarifies the interpretation and operation of the exemptions in the Landslip Hazard Code, and …

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15 October 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:State Planning Provisions - Container Refund Scheme - AM-SPP-02-2024The draft amendment proposes to provide for container refund facilities as part of the Container Refund Scheme of the State Planning Provisions, Stat …

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12 October 2024

Have your say on the Bell Bay Wind Farm draft assessment criteria

The Bell Bay Wind Farm Major Project draft assessment criteria are on public exhibition.Exhibition is from 14 October 2024 to 28 October 2024.The Development Assessment Panel invites you to make a representation.Representations can be made to the Commission until 28 October 2 …

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9 October 2024

Have your say on the Kingborough draft LPS

The Kingborough draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 9 October 2024 to 9 December 2024.You can view the draft LPS and related documents on the Kingborough Council website or on the …

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2 October 2024

Tasmanian Planning Scheme Online now available

The Commission is pleased to announce it has now launched Tasmanian Planning Scheme Online. This new feature of the Commission’s website allows you to access the Tasmanian Planning Scheme online, impro …

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18 September 2024

Commission receives Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project of State Significance reports from the proponent

The Commission has received reports from the Macquarie Point Development Corporation in response to the Commission’s Guidelines for the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project of State Significance.The Panel will now consider the proponent’s reports and prepare a draft int …

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17 September 2024

2024 State of the Environment Report tabled in Parliament

The Minister for Housing and Planning has tabled the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s 2024 State of the Environment Report in both Houses of Parliament.The Report is now available for download from the …

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12 September 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:State Planning Provisions - Hazard Codes - AM-SPP-01-2024The draft amendment 01-2024 of the State Planning Provisions (SPPs) proposes to clarify the interpretation and operation of the exemptions in the Landslip Hazar …

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5 September 2024

Tasmanian Planning Scheme Online launches soon

The Commission will soon launch the Tasmanian Planning Scheme Online (TPSO) to replace the iplan website. The current Local Provisions Schedules and State Planning Provisions will be interactive and available to the public through the Commission's website.Past versions of Local Provisions …

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4 September 2024

Commission Communique

The Huon Valley Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. This means the Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Huon Valley municipal area.Further information:Huon Valley Local Provisions …

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30 August 2024

Submission of the 2024 State of the Environment Report

The Commission submitted the Tasmanian 2024 State of the Environment Report (2024 SoE Report) to the Minister for Housing and Planning on 29 August 2024.The 2024 SoE Report has been prepared in line with section 29 of the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 and includes: …

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29 August 2024

Commission Communique

DelegationsThe  Commission has recently issued the following delegation:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Clarence - AM-CLA-PDPSAMEND-2-21-22802-sub-modThe draft amendment proposes to: rezone various properties at Norma Street, Newhaven Drive and Skyline Driv …

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9 August 2024

Commission Communique

Recent DelegationsThe Commission recently issued the following  delegations:Local Provisions Schedule DelegationsThe Commission resolved to add Ross Lovell to the list of Delegates who can undertake the assessment of a draft LPS. Ross Lovell will be a member of …

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7 August 2024

Information Sheet 1-2024 - Assessment of PPZs, SAPs and SSQs - LPS criteria and section 32(4)

The  Commission has published Information Sheet 1-2024 -  Assessment of PPZs, SAPs and SSQs - LPS criteria and section 32(4) (PDF, 163kb)Its purpose …

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31 July 2024

Issue of Planning Directive No. 11 - Application of Attenuation Code - King Island

The Minister for Planning has issued Planning Directive No. 11 - Application of Attenuation Code - King Island. The planning directive replaces Interim Planning Directive 8. It applies provisions related to the State Planning Provisions Attenuation Code to the King Island Interim Planning Sch …

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8 July 2024

Have your say on the Derwent Valley draft LPS

The Derwent Valley draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is on public exhibition from 8 July 2024 to 5 September 2024.You can visit the draft  LPS and related documents on the D …

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29 June 2024

Have your say on the draft assessment criteria

The Whaleback Ridge Renewable Energy Major Project draft assessment criteria are on public exhibition.Exhibition is from 30 June 2024 to 15 July 2024.The Development Assessment Panel invites you to make a representation.Representations can be made to the Commission until 15 J …

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26 June 2024

State Planning Provisions amendment

The Minister for Planning has made amendment 02-2023 to the State Planning Provisions (SPPs), as a minor amendment under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.Amendment 02-2023 of the SPPs became effective from 26 June 2024.Further information: …

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19 June 2024

State of the Environment Report extension

Preparation of the Tasmanian 2024 State of the Environment Report (2024 SoE Report) is well advanced.The Minister for Housing and Planning has consented to a short extension of time for the submission of the 2024 SoE Report until 30 August 2024.This extension is to allow the Commiss …

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28 May 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission recently made the following decisionsTasmanian Planning Scheme - LauncestonAmendment - PSA-LLP0002 and permit DA0439-2022 (substitute amendment)Description - rezone 9 Rose Lane, South Launceston from Recreation to General Residential with Site Specifi …

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8 May 2024

Commission Communique

DelegationsThe Commission has recently issued the following delegation:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - George Town - AMD-02-2023The draft amendment proposes to apply the Light Industrial and Open Space zones to part of 135 Bell Bay Road, Bell Bay and the a …

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1 May 2024

Commission Communique

The  Commission has recently made the following appointments:Development Assessment Panel - Whaleback Ridge Renewable Energy major projectAppointed members: Max Kitchell (Chair), Michael Hogan, Eleni Taylor-Wood, Michael Green, and John Hickey …

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16 April 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission recently made the following decisionsTasmanian Planning Scheme - BrightonAmendment - RZ 2023-03Description - rezone 27 Scott Road, Bridgewater from Open Space to Inner Residential ZoneDecision date:  9 April 2024Tasmanian …

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10 April 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently  issued the following delegations:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Brighton - AM-BRI-RZ-2023-05The draft amendment proposes to rezone various properties from Rural Living Zone A to the Future Urban Zone and to remove the Urban R …

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25 March 2024

Commission Communique

Staff AppointmentKatrena Stephenson has been appointed as Senior Planning Consultant (Casual).a short biography is available on this website …

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7 March 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegation:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Burnie - AP-BUR-2023-2 and Permit DA 2023-106The draft amendment proposes to rezone land at Massy-Greene Drive, South Burnie (folio of the Register 145244/1) from the Open Space Zone to the …

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16 February 2024

Panel finalises guidelines - Macquarie Point multipurpose stadium

The Panel for the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project of State Significance has finalised the guidelines under section 20(2B) of the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.Finalising the guidelines concludes the first stage of this project. These guidelines are to be f …

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9 February 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Northern Midlands - AM-10-2023To insert a site-specific qualification (SSQ) NOR-8.3 - 36 Collins Street, Evandale To add a SSQ to clause 8.2 Use Table of the General Residential Zone …

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24 January 2024

Container Refund Scheme - Exemptions and Special Provisions

The Minister for Planning has made amendment 01-2022 to the State Planning Provisions, which introduces exemptions and special provisions for use and development associated with the container refund scheme. The amendment applies to all municipalities operating under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. …

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17 January 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Break O Day - AM-BRE-01-23Apply the Rural Zone to 89 Upper Scamander Road, Scamander (folios of the Register 184514/1, 184514/2, 141750/1 and 137864/1), including the intersecting rese …

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3 January 2024

Commission Communique

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Sorell - AM-SOR-5-2023-154-1 - 680 Nugent Road, Wattle Hill - Rezone from Rural Living to AgricultureThe draft amendment proposes to rezone part of 680 Nugent Road, folio of the Register 17 …

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