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: 23 Sep 2024
Action: Consultation closed - South - strategy being drafted
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Draft Tasmanian Planning PoliciesProject status: Current
Last update: 8 Feb 2024
Action: TPC completes hearings
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State Planning Provisions reviewProject status: Complete
Last update: 27 Feb 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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Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy - Urban Growth Boundary proposed updateProject status: Current
Last update: 17 Mar 2025
Action: Consultation closed.
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Improving Residential StandardsProject status: Current
Last update: 27 Feb 2025
Action: Final Recommendations Report released
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State Planning Provisions review
Project status: Complete
Last update: 27 Feb 2025
Action: Implementing resulting work program
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Draft LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025
Project status: Current
Last update: 26 Feb 2025
Action: Consultation open from 26 February to 5 pm, 24 April 2025
News and events
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Kentish Local Provisions Schedule takes effectNotice • 26 Mar 2025 — Roll out of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme -
SPO's Angela Forrest wins PIA Women in Planning Award 2025News • 20 Mar 2025 — SPO Senior Planning Adviser wins Women in Planning Award for Excellence -
Improving residential standards recommendations releasedNews • 3 Mar 2025 — Recommendations report released
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Have your say - Draft LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025News • 26 Feb 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.