Residents are being asked to have a say on planned changes to Kingborough Council’s by-laws that may make it easier to cut down high value conservation trees and trees listed on the significant tree register.
Have Your Say On Kingborough Council’s Proposed Changes to its Environmental By-Law Read More »
During the Tasmania 2021 state election PMAT urged voters to call on all political candidates to defend the right of every Tasmanian to have a say over their own future.
Defending Tasmanian’s Right to Have a Say Read More »
PMAT wants strategic, visionary land use planning where communities have a voice. PMAT is unapologetically non-partisan. We want politicians elected who have strong planning credentials.
Media Release: Where Do the Tasmanian Political Parties Stand On Planning? Read More »
PMAT launched its online campaign to highlight ongoing and anticipated attempts by the Gutwein Government to water down planning rules. PMAT seeks a commitment from all candidates in the May 1 2021 state election for stronger planning rules and regulations which better reflect community expectations and protect our Tasmanian brand.
Media Release: PMAT Injects Planning Reforms into The Election Agenda Read More »
PMAT today welcomed the decision of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) to reject a motion seeking to investigate removing planning decisions from councils and to have councils replaced by ‘independent’ expert panels.
Media Release: LGAT Decision a Welcome Rejection of Another Push to Weaken Planning Read More »
An Interim Planning Directive unilaterally imposed by Planning Minister Roger Jaensch without any consultation with the community, councils and professional planners, will radically change planning standards with regards to residential developments. This will impact the liveability of our cities, towns and suburbs and undermine the promised roll out of the state-wide planning scheme.
Government Unilaterally Directs Sweeping Changes to The Planning System Read More »
Ahead of a public meeting in Wynyard this week, Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) is calling on the Gutwein Government to amend Tasmania’s planning regulations pertaining to residential developments, amid a statewide spike in conflict over new residential developments.
Media Release: Local concern over planning ‘bomb’ highlights need for change Read More »
The Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) has been awarded the national “Planning Champion” award at the Planning Institute of Australia’s Awards last night, after last year winning the Tasmanian ‘champion’. This national award recognises non-planners for their advocacy or for making a significant contribution and lasting presence to the urban and regional environment.
PMAT Named as Australia’s 2020 Planning Champion Read More »
The controversial Major Projects Bill passed the Legislative Council this morning (Thursday 24 September 2020) with no significant amendments. All of the amendments put by the Member for Nelson Hon Meg Webb and supported by Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania and Tasmanian Conservation Trust were unsuccessful. The amendments that were included were very minor and we anticipate the final bill is likely to pass by the House of Assembly today.
Given a parliamentary vote on the Gutwein Government’s new Major Projects development approval process is expected to be rushed through as early as Thursday, community groups today called for the proposed bill to be released immediately so as to allow proper analysis of any late changes to the current draft.
Media Alert: Media Conference – Major Projects Bill Read More »
