Tasman Council strives to provide a supportive business environment in terms of processes, incentives, communication networks and information.
Our Economic Development Services include:
- Facilitating development opportunities;
- Identifying development sites and opportunities consistent with the municipal land-use planning scheme.
- Provision of information and advice to potential developers
- Marketing the local area as a place of business and a visitor destination
- Active involvement in regional development issues
- Acting as a lobbyist or advocate for local industry
- Undertaking settlement revitalisation projects
For further information contact Tasman Council on (03) 6250 9200 or via email tasman@tasman.tas.gov.au
Resources to assist you
Our team can assist you by:
- Providing statistics on the local area and region to assist you in developing a business proposal
- Assist you to identify suitable sites to establish your business
- Facilitate meetings with key Council personnel to discuss your proposal
- Advising on government programs that may be of assistance
- Linking you to relevant local and regional industry groups and networks
- Referrals to business assistance and advisory services if required
- Referrals for environmental & heritage assessments
- Discussing possible rate remissions for developments that provide a direct community benefit
Tasman Council does not provide:
- Business advice, such as whether or not your business proposal looks viable; how to operate or structure your business; or
- One-on-one assistance such as training, development of business plans, financial budgets, etc.
However, help with these aspects is available from:
Business Tasmania
1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au
Tasman Council Planning Department
Our Planning Department will provide advice on:
- Land usage and land zones
- Development standards
- Signage
- Buildings and car parks
- Change of use approvals
- Planning permits according to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act
- Sub-divisions
- Building regulations
- Environmental Health
- Food premises licensing
- Sewerage & water
Please contact Council’s Planning Department on (03) 6250 9200 or via email: tasman@tasman.tas.gov.au