The TPPs are an expression of the State Government’s interest in the planning system.
The development of the TPPs policy content commenced by identifying those matters that were reoccurring in planning and where a common policy setting could provide direction and greater certainty.
The TPPs were developed following a review of various government and non-government social, economic and environmental policy and consideration of how these could be supported through the planning system.
The TPPs do not provide a policy for every planning matter that may arise. They provide high level guidance that can be applied to inform local planning and outcomes delivered through the regional strategies and the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.
The TPPs support the efficient and coordinated provision of infrastructure and services to support the sustainable growth and health of our communities. They also recognise the State’s economic drivers, such as agriculture and tourism, and include policies that allow them to prosper.
Protecting our environment is also important. The TPPs include policies that protect biodiversity, important landscapes and our waterways and wetlands. They also promote the liveability of our settlements by encouraging green spaces, active transport networks and inviting public open spaces.
The TPPs include a climate change statement. This statement outlines the way the TPPs address, and respond to, climate change.
