About the Planning Application Process
Planning affects all residents and property owners in relation to developing and using a property and Council as the Planning Authority administers this through the Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Tasman. An interactive version of the the planning scheme is available on the iplan website by following this link: www.iplan.tas.gov.au.
The Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Tasman is now in effect for all new applications.
Planning approval is required for most types of use and/or development. This includes new dwellings and outbuildings, additions / extensions to existing structures as well as subdivisions and boundary adjustments.
The development and use of land falls into one of four categories:
Permitted
Council has to approve the development but it can impose such conditions it deems necessary having regard to the matters Council may take into consideration. (e.g. the Scheme)
Discretionary
Council may approve or refuse (with reasons) the application and with any approval it may impose such conditions it deems necessary having regard to the matters Council may take into consideration. (e.g. the Scheme)
Prohibited
Council shall refuse the application.
No Permit Required
No planning permit is required.
‘Permitted’ planning applications do not require any public advertising.
‘Discretionary’ planning applications require a 2 week advertising period and are advertised in the Local Government Section of The Mercury newspaper. A site notice is also placed at the property and letters are sent to adjoining property owners. Any resident or property owner has the right of input into Council’s deliberations by making representation when a development is advertised. If you do not agree with a decision which Council issues you can lodge an appeal with the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
To view planning applications that are currently being advertised, please view this page Public Notices