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Undertaking Building or Development

In Tasmania undertaking the development and use of land and doing building work is covered by two main laws.

  • Planning Permits & Land Use Planning (Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993)
  • Building and Plumbing Permits (Building Act 2016).

Local Councils have the role of applying these state laws through Planning Schemes and Planning Permits, and the system of Building and Plumbing Permits.  These laws setup a system of standards, codes and regulations designed to provide for public safety, amenity and sustainable use of built and natural resources.

Depending upon the location, scale and type of work or development you are undertaking permits under either or both of the processes may be required. There are very few types of building works that may be undertaken without a permit.

Signs

The Tasmanian Planning Scheme controls the use and development within the local government area of Circular Head. The planning scheme contains State and local planning provisions which regulate how land can be used and developed this includes the installation of signage.

A planning permit may be required if the sign:

  • Is not on your land or not directly linked to the service/activity on the property (Third Party Sign)
  • Is different to the specifications in the Sign Standards (in table C1.6 of the Signs Code)
  • Is illuminated
  • Is to be located on a property that is a Local Heritage Place (appears on the Tasmanian Heritage Register), is in a Local Historic Precinct (i.e. Stanley) and/or Local Heritage Landscape Precinct
  • If numerous signs are required (more than what is specified in the development standards)

If in doubt or if you have any questions please check with the Planning Team to discuss your proposed signage.

Download the Sign Code

Planning

For current Discretionary Applications, please click here

Building

Plumbing

Where to go for information?

Use the links above for more information or please enquire with Council’s Development Services on 6452 4800.  An appointment to discuss your proposal in person is recommended.

In order to provide guidance and advice on the applicable requirements details like the following will need to be provided:

* The location or property details (Council staff can then check the zoning)
* Size of property
* Proximity to other buildings, waterways, bushfire-prone vegetation, or land subject to landslide hazard or flooding risks.
* Type of proposal (house, shed, deck, retaining wall, fence, commercial development)

More information on the standards in place can be found at the following state government websites.

www.justice.tas.gov.au/building

Tasmanian Planning Commission

Who can help me?

Council officers can provide information to assist you, however as the role of the Council is to independently assess compliance, they are unable to take a direct role in preparing applications.

It is likely you will need the services of accredited designers, builders, plumbers, and other technical expertise depending on the scale of your project.  Building work that needs a permit will require an accredited Building Surveyor be engaged.

Who else may be involved?

To undertake your development you may also need to deal with a number of other agencies about the requirements that may apply.  These include but are not limited to: