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Consultation to inform the preparation of the draft reviewed Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy. 

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What is this about?

This project seeks to comprehensively review the three existing regional land use strategies (RLUS).

Who is involved?

The main stakeholders of this project are the North (Northern Tasmania), North West (Cradle Coast) and South (Southern Tasmania) regions (including planning authorities within those regions) and relevant State Service Agencies and State Authorities. However, there will be opportunities for public input. The draft reviewed regional land use strategies (draft reviewed RLUS) will be publicly exhibited, allowing the public to make representations during the exhibition period.

What is not included?

While the reviewed regional land use strategies (reviewed RLUS) must be consistent with other key planning instruments, this project will not include reviews of:

Overall improvements to the Regional Planning Framework will be considered as part of the Regional Planning Framework Project.

How long will it take?

It is anticipated the reviewed regional land use strategies (reviewed RLUS) will be declared by the Minister towards the end of 2025.

Background

In 2011, Tasmania was divided into three regions under Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA) and a regional land use strategy (RLUS) was declared for each of those regions as follows:

  • The Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy for the North or Northern Tasmania region
  • The Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2030 for the North West or Cradle Coast region
  • The Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2035 for the South or Southern Tasmania region

Each RLUS sets out long-term strategic land-use planning directions for their respective region and helps guide and inform local planning within that region (e.g., it plays a crucial role in the preparation of draft Local Provision Schedules, structure plans and amendments for the rezoning of land). The RLUS are a key element of the Tasmanian Resource Management and Planning System and should be regularly and periodically reviewed.

Northern Tasmania RLUS Review

Appointment of Regional Planning Coordinator

With funding from the Tasmanian Government, the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation appointed a Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) to coordinate the upcoming Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy comprehensive review.

Establishing a Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is now in place to guide collaboration between the Northern Tasmania region (including planning authorities within the region) and the Tasmanian Government for the review of the Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy.

Preparing the draft

The Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) prepares a draft of the reviewed strategy.

Draft released for consultation

The planning authorities that make up the Northern Tasmania region review the draft prepared by the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC). When this is endorsed, the draft is released for public consultation.

This consultation is open for 60 calendar days.

Report on consultation

In consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) prepares a report on any representations received during the public exhibition period.

Modifications to draft RLUS

In consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) may modify the draft reviewed regional land use strategy (draft reviewed RLUS) address matters raised in any representations or any advice from the Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC). If the changes are substantial, the draft may need to be readvertised. This is optional.

The final version will be endorsed and send to the Minister.

Declaration

The Minister considers declaring the reviewed regional land use strategy (reviewed RLUS).

Cradle Coast RLUS Review

Appointment of Regional Planning Coordinator

With funding from the Tasmanian Government, the Cradle Coast Authority appointed a Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) to coordinate the upcoming Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy comprehensive review.

Establishing a Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is now in place to guide collaboration between the Cradle Coast region (including planning authorities within the region) and the Tasmanian Government for the review of the Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy.

Preparing the draft

The Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) prepares a draft of the reviewed strategy.

Draft released for consultation

The planning authorities that make up the Cradle Coast region review the draft prepared by the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC). When this is endorsed, the draft is released for public consultation.

This consultation is open for 60 calendar days.

Report on consultation

In consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) prepares a report on any representations received during the public exhibition period.

Modifications to draft RLUS

In consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) may modify the draft reviewed regional land use strategy (draft reviewed RLUS) to address matters raised in any representations or any advice from the Tasmanian Planning Commission (the Commission). If the changes are substantial, the draft may need to be readvertised. This is optional.

The final version will be endorsed and send to the Minister.

Declaration

The Minister considers declaring the reviewed regional land use strategy (reviewed RLUS).

Southern Tasmania RLUS Review

Appointment of Regional Planning Coordinator

With funding from the Tasmanian Government, the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority appointed a Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) to coordinate the upcoming Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy comprehensive review.

Establishing a Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is now in place to guide collaboration between the Southern Tasmania region (including planning authorities within the region) and the Tasmanian Government for the review of the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy.

Consultation informing STRLUS draft preparation

The Southern Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) prepares a draft of the reviewed Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS).

The Southern Region is consulting the public to help inform the preparation of the draft STRLUS.

Initial consultation to inform the preparation of the draft reviewed Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy closed on 18 December 2024. The findings are presented in the Southern Region's Phase One Consultation Report released in February 2025.

For more information, visit the website: shapingtasmania.com.au

Draft STRLUS released for consultation

The planning authorities that make up the Southern Tasmania region review the STRLUS draft prepared by the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC). When this is endorsed, the STRLUS draft is released for public consultation.

This consultation is open for 60 calendar days.

Report on consultation

In consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) prepares a report on any representations received during the public exhibition period of the draft STRLUS.

Modifications to draft RLUS

In consultation with key stakeholders, the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) may modify the draft reviewed Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy (draft reviewed STRLUS) to address matters raised in any representations or any advice from the Tasmanian Planning Commission (the Commision). If the changes are substantial, the draft may need to be readvertised. This is optional.

The final version will be endorsed and send to the Minister.

Declaration

The Minister considers declaring the reviewed Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy.