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Commission Communique
The Commission has issued delegation for State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order Amendment 2025...
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New Commissioners have been appointed....
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The Commission has issued delegations for a few draft amendments. More information is available in current assessments and hearings on this website....
View news: Commission CommuniqueMinster makes Tasmanian Planning Policies
The Minister for Housing and Planning has received and considered the report provided by Commission on its assessment of the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs). The Minister has decided to modify and...
View news: Minster makes Tasmanian Planning PoliciesHobart Local Provisions Schedule
The Hobart Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Hobart municipal area....
View news: Hobart Local Provisions ScheduleReview of State of the Environment reporting in Tasmania
The Commission has completed its review of State of the Environment reporting in Tasmania....
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A new Commissioner has been appointed....
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The Commission has issued delegations for Draft Maria Island National Park and Ile des Phoques Nature Reserve Management Plan 2025, Draft Port Arthur Historic Sites Heritage Management Plan 2025 and four other...
View news: Commission CommuniquePanel determines assessment criteria and MNES guidelines for the Cellars Hill Wind Farm Major Project
The Panel for the Cellars Hill 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 Panel ...
View news: Panel determines assessment criteria and MNES guidelines for the Cellars Hill Wind Farm Major ProjectHave your say on the North West Transmission Upgrades Project - permit for Palmerston to Hampshire section
The North West Transmission Upgrades Project – permit for Palmerston to Hampshire section application is now on public exhibition, from 20 September 2025 to 18 October 2025....
View news: Have your say on the North West Transmission Upgrades Project - permit for Palmerston to Hampshire sectionMacquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Integrated Assessment Report
The Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project of State Significance Integrated Assessment Report has now been released....
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The Commission has issued delegations for State Coastal Policy and draft amendment of Launceston. More information is available in current assessments and hearings on this website....
View news: Commission CommuniqueHave your say on the Cellars Hill Wind Farm draft assessment criteria and draft MNES guidelines
The Cellars Hill Wind Farm Major Project draft assessment criteria and draft MNES guidelines are on public exhibition.Exhibition is from 17 July 2025 to 30 July 2025....
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The Commission has issued delegations for draft amendments of the King Island and Sorell. More information is available in current assessments and hearings on this website....
View news: Commission CommuniqueHave your say on draft amendment 01-2025 to the State Coastal Policy 1996
On 6 June 2025, the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, Premier and Minister for Administering the State Polices and Projects Act 1993 (the Act), directed the Commission to prepare a report on the...
View news: Have your say on draft amendment 01-2025 to the State Coastal Policy 1996New live streaming policy
The Commission has implemented a new live streaming policy for Commission hearings.The aim of the policy is to maintain public trust in the Commission’s processes by enhancing transparency and improving accessibility and ...
View news: New live streaming policyNew policy relating to inappropriate or defamatory content
The Commission has implemented a new policy relating to submissions that contain inappropriate, defamatory or potentially defamatory content.The aim of the policy is to ensure respectful and safe communication. It also seeks ...
View news: New policy relating to inappropriate or defamatory contentIssue of revised Section 8A Guidelines
The Commission has issued revised Section 8A Guidelines with the approval of the Minister....
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The Commission has issued delegations for draft amendments of the West Tamar and Brighton LPS. More information is available in current assessments and hearings on this website....
View news: Commission CommuniqueApplication for a permit received for the North West Transmission Upgrades Project
The Commission has received an application for a permit for the North West Transmission Upgrades major infrastructure project....
View news: Application for a permit received for the North West Transmission Upgrades ProjectState Coastal Policy Draft Amendment
The Commission has provided advice to the Premier that proposed draft amendment 01-25 to the State Coastal Policy (the State Policy) constitutes a significant change to the State Policy....
View news: State Coastal Policy Draft AmendmentDerwent Valley Local Provisions Schedule
The Derwent Valley Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Derwent Valley municipal area....
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The Commission has issued delegations for draft amendments of the State Planning Provisions and Glenorchy LPS. More information is available in current assessments and hearings on this website....
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DelegationsThe Commission has recently issued the following delegation:Kingborough 2015 - draft amendment PSA-2024-1 - 26 Crescent Drive and 21 Gemallla Road, MargateThe draft amendment proposes to rezone 26 Crescent Drive and 21 ...
View news: Commission CommuniqueHave your say on the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Draft Integrated Assessment Report
The Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project of State Significance Draft Integrated Assessment Report (draft IAR) is now on public exhibition, from 31 March 2025 to 8 May 2025.The draft IAR has been ...
View news: Have your say on the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Draft Integrated Assessment ReportKentish Local Provisions Schedule
The Kentish Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the Kentish municipal area.Further information:Kentish Local Provisions Schedule ...
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DelegationsThe Commission has recently issued the following delegations:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Sorell - AM-SOR-5-2024-214-1 - 3 Weston Hill Road, 5 Cole Street and 2 PawleenaRoad, SorellThe draft amendment proposes to apply the ...
View news: Commission CommuniquePanel determines assessment criteria for Kangaroo Bay Hotel Major Project
The Panel for the Kangaroo Bay Hotel 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 ...
View news: Panel determines assessment criteria for Kangaroo Bay Hotel Major ProjectNew policy relating to personal information protection
The Commission has implemented a new policy that explains how we obtain and use personal information received in representations and submissions during assessment and review processes.The policy describes what personal information will ...
View news: New policy relating to personal information protectionArchived schemes and reports now available in the Tasmanian Law Library Catalogue
The Tasmanian Law Library Catalogue now hosts archived interim planning schemes and past reports published by the Commission....
View news: Archived schemes and reports now available in the Tasmanian Law Library CatalogueCommission Communique
DelegationThe Commission has recently issued the following delegation:Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Central Coast - AM-CCO-PSA2024001 - 1685 Castra Road, SprentThe draft amendment proposes to rezone 1685 Castra Road, Sprent, from Agriculture to ...
View news: Commission CommuniqueMinister issues amendment 01-2024 to the State Planning Provisions
The Minister for Planning has issued amendment 01-2024 to the State Planning Provisions (SPPs).The amendment to the SPPs is effective from Wednesday, 29 January 2025. It clarifies the interpretation and operation of...
View news: Minister issues amendment 01-2024 to the State Planning ProvisionsMinister issues interim amendment 02-2024 to the State Planning Provisions
The Minister for Planning has issued interim amendment 02-2024 to the State Planning Provisions (SPPs).The interim amendment to the SPPs is effective from Wednesday, 29 January 2025. The amendment proposes to facilitate...
View news: Minister issues interim amendment 02-2024 to the State Planning ProvisionsHave your say on the Kangaroo Bay Hotel draft assessment criteria
The Kangaroo Bay Hotel Major Project draft assessment criteria are on public exhibition.Exhibition is from 20 January 2025 to 3 February 2025. The Development Assessment Panel invites you to make a representation....
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