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Planning Permit - West Coast 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

Please consult the Agency for details relevant to your application.

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.

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

West Coast Council

Contact details

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

Supporting information

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