Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said Kingborough Council had been advised by the Tasmanian Planning Commission that at this time it is not proceeding with the proposed Particular Purpose Zone (PPZ) – Kingborough Bushland and Coastal Living Zone – as part of the Kingborough Draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) assessment process.
“This zone was proposed by Kingborough Council following the exhibition period as a potential solution to address concerns raised by the community regarding the application of the Landscape Conservation Zone (LCZ),” Cr Wriedt said.
“The PPZ was designed to better reflect Kingborough’s unique planning context and provide for more flexible residential development in areas that have also have strong landscape values.
“The Commission acknowledged that the proposal was a genuine and reasonable attempt to address community concerns about the application of the LCZ, however, as there was not sufficient opportunity for consultation on the zone it cannot be supported at this time.
“Council is disappointed the Commission has made this determination but remains committed to acting in the best interests of the Kingborough community through this process.
“Council will review the application of the Landscape Conservation Zone (LCZ) and consider how we can best address community concerns in line with zoning rules.
“Council acknowledges that a number of property owners hold significant concerns about the LCZ.
“We have heard this loudly and clearly.
“This review provides Council the opportunity to consider the application of LCZ in the light of the PPZ not being available, community sentiment, and good planning practice.”