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 assessment complete
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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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Whaleback RidgeProject status: Current
Last update: 29 Sep 2025
Action: Proponent preparing Impact Statement
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Bell BayProject status: Current
Last update: 29 Sep 2025
Action: Proponent preparing Impact Statement
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Kangaroo BayProject status: Current
Last update: 29 Sep 2025
Action: Proponent preparing Impact Statement
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Cellars Hill
Project status: Current
Last update: 29 Sep 2025
Action: Proponent preparing Impact Statement
News and events
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Disaster Resilience Strategy consultation openNews • 14 Oct 2025 — Disaster Resilience Strategy open for consultation -
Hobart Local Provisions Schedule takes effectNotice • 26 Sep 2025 — The Hobart Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect. -
North West Transmission Upgrades Project - Commission exhibitionNews • 22 Sep 2025 — Commission exhibits Palmerston to Hampshire section permit application -
Tasmanian Planning Commission exhibits SPP amendment 02/2025News • 15 Sep 2025 — Commission exhibits SPP amendment
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.