A planning scheme sets out the way land is to be used and developed. The scheme classifies the zoning, codes and other rules which apply to land in your local area.
The Tasmanian planning scheme is made up of the State Planning Provisions and Local Provisions Schedules.
State Planning Provisions
The State Planning Provisions (SPPs) include the 23 generic zones and 16 codes – each code indicates what land use and development is appropriate for that zone. These can only be modified by the state government.
Local Provision Schedule – Clarence
The Clarence Local Provision Schedule (LPS) contains all the Clarence specific local controls including the zone and code maps, code lists, specific area plans (mapping and controls) and site-specific qualifications.
Council, as the local planning authority, can consider changes to local provisions, including where zones, codes, specific area plans and site-specific qualifications apply.
- The planning scheme mapped overlays may be found at LISTMAP – Land and Information System Tasmania.
- The written provisions (SPPs and LPSs) can be viewed on the Tasmanian Planning Commission Website.
Changing the local planning scheme (zoning) for your land
The planning scheme is a legal document, so a request to change it is a detailed and technical process involving an assessment against the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. It often requires supporting expert reports which can make it a complex, time consuming, and costly process. Typical timeframes can range between 9 to 12 months.
Council is obligated to consider if a Local Provision Schedule amendment complies with the legislative requirements and, if supported, must then publicly advertise the draft amendment. The matter is then handed over to the Tasmanian Planning Commission who make the final decision.
For information relating to council fees for planning scheme amendments see Council Fees and Charges.
Steps to changing the local planning scheme
Below, we have mapped out some basic steps to help guide you through the process:
- Speak to a City of Clarence planner. We can help explain the existing zoning of your land and any specific codes or rules that apply. We can also provide some initial matters for your consideration relating to the proposal’s potential costs.
For written preliminary advice, please send an email request with the subject line: LPS Amendment Enquiry, including details of the proposal to cityplanning@ccc.tas.gov.au
- If you wish to proceed after this initial advice, an application for an LPS amendment can be made – we can provide the application form, following preliminary discussions.
- Once received, your application is referred to relevant authorities and agencies, and if further information is required it will be requested within 28 calendar days of the application becoming valid. If the amendment is supported, the draft will be advertised for 28 calendar days. This is a statutory requirement.
- Following the advertising period, a report on any submissions is prepared which may result in recommended changes. A full report is then submitted to the Tasmanian Planning Commission for assessment – during which the Commission may also hold public hearings. These are listed on the Commision’s website.
LPS Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Documents
- Bellerive Bluff Precinct – Neighbourhood Character and Urban Design Framework Study (April 2016)
- Clarence Activity Centre Strategy December 2013
- Clarence City Council Retail Analysis 2010
- Clarence City Council Tracks and Trails Action Plan (2008)
- Clarence Tracks and Trails Strategy (2012)
- Lauderdale Structure Plan 2011
- Outdoor furniture list for Rosny Park
- Preliminary Stormwater, Sewerage and Water Supply Design, 51 Cranston Parade, Acton – Appendix A – Site Master Plan – Site Stormwater Drainage Plan
- Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy 2010 -2035 (1 October 2013)
- The adopted Car Parking Plan