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Planning Permit - Glenorchy City Council - Tasmania

Description

You may need a planning permit if you intend to:

  • use land or buildings for a different purpose than currently permitted under the local Council planning scheme (for example, residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural)
  • add new uses or buildings to an existing site
  • expand or intensify a non-conforming or discretionary use
  • develop land

Developing land includes activities such as:

  • constructing, altering, or carrying out works (including earthworks, buildings, parking areas, or structural changes)
  • demolishing or removing buildings or works
  • subdividing or consolidating land
  • placing or relocating buildings or structures
  • installing signs, hoardings, or fences

The planning permit process assesses land use and development proposals against local and State planning requirements, focusing on their impact on the site and surrounding land.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To apply for this permit you will require:

  • a fully completed Development Application Form
  • a fully completed Environmental Supplement (required for all commercial and industrial applications)
  • a fully completed Subdivision Supplement (required for all subdivision applications)
  • a full copy of title, including Certificate of Title, Title Plan and Schedule of Easements (if one exists)
  • three copies of plans (usually comprising fully dimensioned site plan, floor plan and elevations, drawn to scale)
  • a covering letter providing any additional information which you feel will help Council to assist your application
  • payment of relevant application fees.

If you are not the owner of the land, a statutory declaration that you have notified the owner of your intention to make the application will be required. (Please note the written consent of the owner is required for applications involving Council land or Crown land).

Geotechnical Reports will be required for all subdivisions creating a new development site.

Duration

As specified

Expiry

Land use or development approved by a planning permit must start within 2 years of the permit approval, unless stated otherwise. An extension can be requested.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
General All Planning - Information Checklist - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 Tasmania

Regulation(s) name

Land Use Planning and Approvals Regulations 2024 Tasmania

Additional information

Depending on the proposal and applicable controls, additional documentation may be required. This can include reports or assessments relating to:

  • bushfire risk
  • landscaping
  • agriculture
  • flooding
  • environmental conditions
  • emissions
  • heritage
  • traffic impacts.

If your proposal requires an amendment to the Local Planning Scheme (LPS), your application must request consideration of both the amendment and the planning permit at the same time.

Please note that once a planning permit is issued, additional approvals may be required before you can start any building or development work.

Administering agency

Glenorchy City Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.