- Land use planning legislation avoids duplicating assessments set out in other Acts.
- Some types of use and development are excluded from the Tasmanian Planning Scheme (TPS), and others are exempt from being assessed against the TPS.
Planning schemes do not affect:
- dam works with a permit under the Water Management Act 1999
- various kinds of minor infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
- forestry operations on land declared as a private timber reserve under the Forest Practices Act 1985
- licenced mineral exploration under the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995
- fishing as defined and conducted in line with the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
- marine farming in State waters as defined and conducted in line with the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 and the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995.
These exemptions are identified in the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and other Tasmanian and national legislation.
The TPS also lists a range of exemptions for minor or low impact use and development. These exemptions are contained in clause 4 of the TPS and include requirements that must be met. If the requirements are met, it means that you do not require a planning permit from the local council.
If you are unsure, it is recommended that you seek confirmation from your local council on whether an exemption applies.
