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Planning Permit - Hobart 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 be eligible for this permit, your application must be:

  • in an approved form
  • accompanied by any specified documents
  • accompanied by the required fees.

Please note that:

  • your application may be referred to TasWater, the Tasmanian Heritage Council, the Department of State Growth, or other relevant agencies
  • some activities may be exempt from requiring a planning permit
  • if your proposal is not allowed under the current Council planning scheme, you may apply to amend the scheme
  • projects of regional significance are assessed through a separate approvals process
  • additional approvals may be required for your proposed activities
  • you should contact the relevant Council before submitting your application to confirm whether planning approval is required

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
Apply Application All

Fees vary depending on individual circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for fee information.

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Preparing an Application (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

Lodgement process

Apply

Guidelines are available directly from Council to help you lodge your application.

Application process

Apply

You can access Tasmania's PlanBuild portal Self Help and Training Guides to assist with your application.

Additional information

You may need approval to construct some fences and walls. If your property is heritage listed under the City of Hobart's planning schemes, all front fences and walls need planning approvals.

On other properties front fences or walls over 1.2m are likely to require approval.

Administering agency

Hobart City Council

Contact details

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

Supporting information

Planning (Opens in new window)