Key points

  • The SPPs have been amended a number of times since they were introduced.

About

This page provides a summary of historical amendments to the State Planning Provisions (SPPs). These are listed chronologically with the most recent at the top.

For archived versions of the State Planning Provisions and amendments to Local Provisions Schedules, visit the Tasmanian Planning Commission Website.

More information on the preparation and assessment of draft SPPs amendments process under LUPAA is available in the SPO's simplified flow chart, or the Tasmanian Planning Commission provides a more detailed flowchart on their website.

Amendments

Minor Amendment 04 - 2026 - effective 7 September 2026

Minor Amendment to clarify the land title information required to accompany permit applications, and how the SPPs apply to permits issued under former planning schemes.

Effective 7 September 2026

Minor Amendment 04 - 2026 (PDF 97.5 KB)

Statement of Reasons (PDF 70.2 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 52.7 KB)

Amendment 05 - 2025 - effective 4 March 2026

Amendment to clarify that noise walls are part of standard road infrastructure upgrades and meant to be an exempt use and development under Clause 4.2.4 (b) of the SPPs.

Effective 4 March 2026

Amendment 05 - 2025 (PDF 74.2 KB)

Statement of Reasons (PDF 84.9 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 69.4 KB)

Amendment 02-2025 - effective 18 February 2026

Miscellaneous amendment relating to subdivision across zone boundaries, employment training, child care and electricity.

Effective 18 February 2026

Amendment 02 - 2025 (PDF 156.8 KB)

Statement of Reasons (PDF 75.4 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 299.8 KB)

Minor amendment 03-2024 - effective 25 December 2024

Amendment 03-2024 - minor amendments for clarification purposes and display home exemption.

Effective 25 December 2024

Amendment 03-2024 (PDF 149.6 KB)

Statement of Reasons (PDF 508.0 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 233.6 KB)

Amendment 02 - 2024 - effective 16 July 2025

Amendment to let container refund facilities be located in convenient locations, such as commercial or light industrial areas.

Effective 16 July 2025

Amendment 02 - 2024 (PDF 134.4 KB)

Statement of Reasons (PDF 96.5 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 253.8 KB)

Amendment 01-2024 - effective 29 January 2025

Amend various clauses in the Coastal Erosion Hazard Code (C10.0), Coastal Inundation Hazard Code (C11.0), and Landslip Hazard Code (C15.0) to provide greater clarity of the application.

Effective 29 January 2025

Amendment 01 - 2024 (PDF 86.6 KB)

Statement of Reasons   (PDF 553.9 KB)

Interim Amendment 01 - 2024  - effective 23 October 2024 for 12 months (PDF 150.3 KB)

Terms of Reference   (PDF 43.8 KB)

Amendment 02-2023 - effective 26 June 2024

Minor amendments not requiring public exhibition under section 30NA(4)(b) of the Act

Effective 26 June 2024

Amendment 02 - 2023 (PDF 144.9 KB)

Statement of Reasons (PDF 450.9 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 48.1 KB)

Amendment 01-2022 - effective 24 January 2024
Amendment 01-2021 - effective 20 July 2022
Amendment 01-2018 - effective 19 February 2020

Assessment of draft amendment of the State Planning Provisions to correct errors, remove anomalies and improve clarity of interpretation

Effective 19 February 2020

Amendment 01-2018 (PDF 139.0 KB)

Terms of Reference (PDF 17.4 KB)

Minor amendment 01-2017 - effective 19 April 2018

Minor amendments not requiring public exhibition under section 30H(3) of the Act.

Effective 19 April 2018

Terms of Reference (PDF 312.2 KB)

SPP amendment 01-2027 (PDF 898.0 KB)