Incoming Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Overview
Tasmania is moving toward a single, statewide planning system designed to make planning rules clearer and more consistent across the state. As part of this change, all councils (including Kingborough) are transitioning to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, which includes both the State Planning Provisions and a Local Provisions Schedule (LPS).
Public Exhibition of the Draft Scheme
Kingborough’s draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) was placed on public exhibition for 60 days, finishing on 9 December 2024. During this time, community members were invited to review the draft documents and provide feedback.
After the exhibition period, Council reviewed all submissions and prepared a s35F Report, which was considered at the Council Meeting on 21 July 2025. This report, along with all community representations, was then sent to the Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) for their assessment.
Tasmanian Planning Commission Hearings
The TPC began holding public hearings to consider the draft planning provisions, Council’s report, and the issues raised by the community. These hearings allow representors to speak directly to the Commission and form a key part of the formal assessment process.
Current Status
In response to community concerns and direction from the TPC, Council commissioned an independent review of the Landscape Conservation Zone (LCZ). The review, prepared by Irene Inc was released on 11 March 2026, with supporting mapping included in the Council agenda dated 16 March 2026. This work reassessed LCZ areas using a consistent, locality‑based method.
Council has now considered the review’s findings, and the recommendations have been provided to the TPC, who will reconvene hearings to continue assessing the draft planning provisions.
Council is also progressing separate reviews of several Specific Area Plans (SAPs), including those for Bruny Island, Blackmans Bay Bluff and Bonnet Hill. These reviews are still underway and will be presented to Council before final recommendations are forwarded to the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
What Happens Next
The Tasmanian Planning Commission will continue its assessment of draft planning scheme through the public hearing process. While the public hearings are primarily intended for representors to speak to their submissions, they are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend and observe. If you wish to attend a hearing, please contact the Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) directly for details. The public hearing schedule will be made available on the Tasmanian Planning Commission website.
You can find more detailed information, documents, mapping tools, and updates in the links provided below.