Tasmanian Planning Scheme
The Tasmanian Planning Scheme provides a single planning scheme and a consistent set of rules and requirements in relation to the manner in which all land in Tasmania may be used, developed, protected and conserved. All councils in Tasmania are required to transition to this scheme as soon as possible.
In Circular Head, the Tasmanian Planning Scheme came into effect on 26 May 2021 and replaced the former Circular Head Interim Planning Scheme 2013.
It consists of two parts –
- State Planning Provisions contain the mandatory common rules that are to apply in all municipal areas. For consistency in permit and compliance requirements that must be met by a proposed use or development.
- Local Provision Schedule for each municipal area setting out how the State Planning Provisions are to apply. This includes details of special clauses that are specific to each municipality.
The planning scheme supports strategic land use planning for residential, business, agriculture, utilities, environmental and recreational zones. The scheme includes considerations such as natural hazards, local heritage values, natural assets, parking requirements and the protection of road, railway and electricity infrastructure.
To find the sections of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme that are relevant to you please visit www.iplan.tas.gov.au Here you will find the text component of the scheme, plus the maps of zones and codes that might apply.
Access the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Please note this does not include the Circular Head Local Provisions.
The scheme is very large and can be difficult to navigate, particularly for the first time. We recommend that you speak with the development team first time for guidance. Please call 6452 4885.