Planning FAQs

All planning applications require the payment of a fee.

The fee depends upon the type and scope of the use or development being proposed. It is recommended that you contact Council’s Planning Team for an accurate calculation of fees for a particular application.

Some applications may require approval from a State Government agency (e.g. Environment Protection Authority), additional fees may be charged by the State Government in such circumstances.

Information about planning application fees(PDF, 439KB)

To determine your property's zoning in Tasmania, Go to PlanBuild Tasmania at www.planbuild.tas.gov.au

Click on ‘Start your property enquiry’ button, enter your property's address, Title or Property Identification Number (PID) from your rates notice.

The portal will display your property's zoning, relevant overlays, and general property information.

In person at Service Tasmania

48 Cattley Street
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 4:45pm

Phone: 1300 13 55 13

View on Google Maps

Access Online from theLIST

1. Create a LIST User Account

Go to the LIST homepage, http://www.thelist.tas.gov.au, and click on Login at the top right of the page.
Click on the Create Account button, and enter your details on the registration page and follow the prompts.

2. Search and add items to Cart

Once you have logged into the LIST, click on the Properties and Titles icon to search for a title.
Enter the Volume and Folio numbers, Property ID number or Property Address, and click Search.

Check that the search results match the property in question, then click Select Products.

The Folio Text and Folio Plan together provide a copy of a title search. Select this option and add it to your cart, You may also like to add the Schedule of Easements and Plan as a bundle to your cart .

3. Checkout and make Payment

Click on Cart at the top of the page to start the payment process.

Refer to Navigating the New Properties and Titles  for detailed help notes on searching a title:

The Tasmanian Planning Scheme details the types of use and development that are permitted, discretionary, prohibited or exempt from planning approval within each zone.

Permitted Applications

Permitted applications are allowable under the planning scheme and for which council Planning Authority must issue a Planning Permit with or without conditions attached.

Discretionary Applications

Any person has a right to object to a discretionary application during a 14 day public advertising period. 

Public notification methods that occur include: 

• Sending a written notice to all adjoining owners and occupiers;
• Displaying a notice at the boundary of the land;
• Placing an advertisement in The Advocate newspaper; and
• Making the application available for inspection at Council’s office.
• Some details of the application can also be viewed on the Council's website.   

After the advertising period, and consideration of any submissions, the Council Planning Authority may either approve a discretionary application with conditions, or refuse the application. 

Planning Application Assessment

Your application will be assessed by Council's Planning Team which is a multi-discipline group of professional officers.

Planning Decisions

Planning applications are generally determined by staff under delegated authority. However, if a representation is received the application may be determined by the elected members, Councillors at an Ordinary Council Meeting.

The Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 requires the Planning Authority to determine:

• ‘Permitted’ planning applications within 28 days and
• ‘Discretionary’ planning applications within 42 days from the date the application becomes valid.

If the Planning Authority requires additional information be provided before it can make a decision the 42 day time frame will be halted until this additional information is provided to the Planning Authority.

Applicants may appeal the Planning Authority’s decision on a planning application within 14 days of the decision being served on them.  The applicant may appeal either against the decision to refuse an application, or against the conditions imposed on a planning permit.

Any person who has lodged representation regarding a planning application during the 14 day advertising period may lodge an appeal within 14 days of the decision being served.

Lodging an Appeal

Planning appeals are heard by the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal, which is a body established under the State's planning laws. The Appeal Tribunal is completely independent of the Planning Authority.

The Appeal Tribunal's contact details are as follows:

Telephone: 1800 657 500
Email: resourceplanning@tascat.tas.gov.au
Postal Address: GPO Box 1311, HOBART  TAS  7001
Street Address: 38 Barrack Street, HOBART  TAS  7000
Website: www.tascat.tas.gov.au

planbuild.tas.gov.au  The PlanBuild Tasmania portal offers a Guided Enquiry service for your property to help identify planning, building, and plumbing rules for various common developments. It also provides a detailed Property Report outlining applicable planning zones, codes, and overlays.

thelist.tas.gov.au - The Land Information System Tasmania (the LIST) provides access to a wide range of land and property information, including:

• Property Boundaries and ownership details.
• Certificate of Title and Schedule of Easements.
• Zoning and Planning Overlays applicable to specific areas.
• Cadastral Data and survey information.
• Maps and Aerial Imagery for detailed property analysis.
• Natural Resources Data such as vegetation, watercourses, and soil classifications.
• Infrastructure Details, including transport networks and utilities.

tpso.planning.tas.gov.au - for the State Planning Provisions plus Local Provision Schedules that make up the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. In Tasmania the key Act setting out the planning process, including the roles and functions of Council, is the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993