Planning determines the future of the places where we live, work and play. It’s a framework of legislation, policy and other planning controls that balance the need for public and private development with the protection of our quality of life and the environment. Read about the central Act that creates the planning framework. Learn about the policies and strategies that guide land use decision-making as well as how the Tasmanian Planning Scheme works. In this section, there's also information about major projects, appeal processes, enforcement and existing use rights.
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Resource management and planning systemThe Tasmanian planning system is part of the RMPS which is a broad framework for the sustainable use and development of land and resources
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Tasmanian planning systemThis overview describes how the Tasmanian planning system works, who does what and includes a short history of planning reforms
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Planning legislationThe Land Use Planning and Approvals Act sets out the legal framework for the Tasmanian planning system as well as roles, processes and more
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State policiesTasmania's planning system must be consistent with State Policies but these are not part of Tasmanian planning system
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Draft Tasmanian planning policiesTPPs set the policy context for the Tasmanian planning system and other planning instruments and are part of the planning system
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Regional planningRead more about regional planning framework and regional land use strategies that guide regional land use
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Tasmanian planning schemeUnpack the statewide scheme and learn about what it does, how it works, zones, codes, overlays, permits, how it changes and past amendments
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DevelopmentMost developments are local, but others can have regional or state significance. Each different type goes through a different assessment.
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ConsultationPlanning legislation embeds requirements for consultation that must be met.
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Older planning schemes and planning directivesFind out about interim planning schemes, other older schemes and planning directives
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AppealsFind out about appeal processes for planning decisions.
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EnforcementFind out about how planning schemes are enforced and by whom.