Delegations

The Commission has recently issued the following delegations:

Tasmanian Planning Scheme - West Tamar - Draft amendment AMD03-24(substitute amendment)

  • The draft amendment proposes to Rezone 11 Upper McEwans Road, Legana from Agriculture and Low Density Residential to Rural Living Zone A.
  • Assessment information: AP-WTA-AMD03-24-sub-mod
  • Delegation date: 2 February 2026
  • Appointed delegates: Dan Ford and Claire Hynes
  • Planning adviser: Louise Blyth

Planning Authority SPP Amendment Reports - section 35G of LUPAA

  • The Commission has delegated to John Ramsay, Claire Hynes and Dan Ford, its powers under 35G to review and advise on the merit of the opinions provided by planning authorities on changes to the State Planning Provisions.
  • The review will consider the advice from the Brighton, Circular Head, Glamorgan Spring Bay, Glenorchy, Kingborough, Tasman and West Tamar planning authorities.
  • Delegation date: 2 February 2026

Five Yearly Review of Local Provisions Schedules - section 35P of LUPAA

  • The Commission has delegated its powers to the Executive Commissioner to manage the processes undertaken by a planning authority to review its Local Provisions Schedule and provide recommendations to the Minister in relation to the outcomes of the review.
  • Delegation date: 2 February 2026

Five Yearly Review of Local Provisions Schedules - section 35P of LUPAA - Practice Note

Decisions

The Commission recently made the following decisions:

  • Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston
    Amendment - PSA-LLP0014
    Description - Apply the Low Density Residential Zone to part 30 Merino Street, Kings Meadows and apply the Natural Assets Code - priority vegetation overlay to part of the site.
    Decision - Modify and approve
    Decision date - 9 December 2025
  • Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Sorell
    Amendment - AM-SOR-5-2024-214-1
    Description - Apply the General Business and Open Space zones to land at 5 Cole Street, 2 Pawleena Road and 3 Weston Hill Road, Sorell and insert site-specific qualifications at 2 Pawleena Road and 3 Weston Hill Road, Sorell.
    Decision - Reject and direct planning authority to submit substitute amendment
    Decision date - 17 December 2025
  • Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Kentish
    Amendment - PSA-1-2025
    Description - Apply the Urban Mixed Use Zone and the KEN-1.0 Sheffield Tourism Specific Area Plan to folio of the Register 182689/2, Lot 2 Main Street, Sheffield.
    Decision - Modify and approve
    Decision date - 13 January 2026
  • Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Sorell
    Amendment - AM-SOR-5-2025-51-1
    Description - Apply the Local Business Zone and Southern Beaches on-site Wastewater and Stormwater Management Specific Area Plan at Primrose Sands.
    Decision - Modify and approve
    Decision date - 14 January 2026

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