Welcome to the Planning in Tasmania website. If you're new to planning and want a simple overview, our Getting started page will help.
Featured initiatives
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Regional Land Use Strategies ReviewProject status: Current
Last update: 19 Nov 2025
Action: Consultation open - South - draft Strategy
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Tasmanian Planning PoliciesProject status: Current
Last update: 19 Nov 2025
Action: TPPs made - effective 1 July 2026
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State Planning Provisions reviewProject status: Complete
Last update: 26 May 2025
Action: Implementing resulting work program
Have your say
Have your say on planning matters like planning legislation, policy, proposed State Planning Provisions amendments or the planning framework.
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Tasmanian Planning Policies
Project status: Current
Last update: 19 Nov 2025
Action: TPPs made - effective 1 July 2026
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Regional Land Use Strategies Review
Project status: Current
Last update: 19 Nov 2025
Action: Consultation open - South - draft Strategy
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Draft LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025Project status: Current
Last update: 7 Nov 2025
Action: Consultation open until 12 December 2025
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Whaleback RidgeProject status: Current
Last update: 29 Sep 2025
Action: Proponent preparing Impact Statement
News and events
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Tasmanian Planning Policies have been madeNews • 19 Nov 2025 — Tasmanian Planning Policies have been made.
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Have your say - Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use StrategyNews • 19 Nov 2025 — STRLUS is open for consultation -
Have Your Say - Northern Regional Land Use Strategy reviewNews • 17 Nov 2025 — Consultation to inform the preparation of the draft reviewed Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy -
Have your say - Revised Draft DAP Bill 2025News • 7 Nov 2025 — Draft LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025 open for consultation
What is planning about?
Key planning websites
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What can I do on my block?The PlanBuild portal will tell you what zones, codes and other rules apply to your property. Direct further questions to your local council.
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My planning schemeYour local council's website will detail land use or development applications in your area, and applicable planning scheme changes.
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Planning maps, zones, and overlaysThis link will take you to the LIST - Tasmania's online mapping portal.
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Commission assessment resourcesThis link takes you to the Tasmanian Planning Commission's assessment resources.