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: 2 Mar 2026
Action: Southern draft RLUS consultation closed
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Tasmanian Planning PoliciesProject status: Complete
Last update: 19 Nov 2025
Action: TPPs made - effective 1 July 2026
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State Planning Provisions reviewProject status: Complete
Last update: 30 Apr 2026
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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SPP Amendment 01/2026 - Secondary ResidencesProject status: Current
Last update: 10 Jun 2026
Action: On exhibition with the Tasmanian Planning Commission
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Housing Land Supply Order (Ravenswood) 2026Project status: Current
Last update: 9 Jun 2026
Action: Consultation open 9 June to 7 July 2026
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Kangaroo BayProject status: Current
Last update: 4 Jun 2026
Action: On exhibition with the Tasmanian Planning Commission
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LUPAA - Preventing delays in development assessment timeframesProject status: Current
Last update: 28 May 2026
Action: Submissions from consultation being reviewed
News and events
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Tasmanian Planning Commission exhibits SPP amendment 01/2026 - secondary residencesNews • 10 Jun 2026 — Tasmanian Planning Commission exhibits SPP amendment until 22 July 2026
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Have your say - Housing Land Supply (Ravenswood) Order 2026News • 9 Jun 2026 — Consultation open to 7 July 2026 -
Wind Farm Major Project Guidelines publishedNews • 29 May 2026 — Tasmanian Planning Commission releases Guidance Note -
Information Sheet published on Commencement of the Tasmanian Planning PoliciesNews • 29 May 2026 — Tasmanian Planning Commission releases Information Sheet
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.