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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State Planning Provisions review
Project status: Complete
Last update: 26 May 2025
Action: Implementing resulting work program
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Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy - Urban Growth Boundary proposed updateProject status: Complete
Last update: 19 May 2025
Action: Amendment declared.
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Amendment to the State Coastal Policy 1996 - Development on Actively Mobile LandformsProject status: Current
Last update: 14 May 2025
Action: Minister considering Commission's initial advice
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Draft LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025
Project status: Current
Last update: 25 Apr 2025
Action: Consultation closed.
News and events
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Rules for election signsNews • 13 Jun 2025 — Guidance on election signs -
Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy amendedNotice • 22 May 2025 — Amended STRLUS effective
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Medium Density Design Guidelines releasedNews • 20 May 2025 — Department of State Growth releases Medium Density Guidelines
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Derwent Valley Local Provisions Schedule takes effectNotice • 14 May 2025 — The Derwent Valley Local Provisions Schedule has come into effect.
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.