The Gutwein Government’s new planning process to assess development proposals in Tasmania is expected to be tabled in Parliament this week, with a House of Assembly vote on the developer-friendly approval process possible as early as Thursday.
Media Release: Contentious Major Projects Process Expected to Hit Parliament this Week Read More »
The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s proposed MPB will create a new planning process that diminishes community involvement in the assessment of large and complex projects which could be highly controversial.
Labor: Put People First and Reject the Major Projects Bill Read More »
Media Enquiries Sophie UnderwoodPMAT State Director sophie_underwood@hotmail.com0407 501 999 Please share: Many controversial projects which Tasmanian communities are concerned about could be taken away from councils for a fast-tracked special approval. We’ve come too far to hand power to an unelected panel, says Sophie Underwood. OVERHAUL:Now is not the time to be consulting on undemocratic changes
The state government called for submissions on the review of the Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) by 15 May 2020 – the deadline for public comment is now closed. You can still read our guide to making a submission and the background to the review and the TPC’s role.
Tasmanian Planning Commission Review – Submission Guide Read More »
With Tasmania’s State of Emergency declaration and new coronavirus rules constraining public meetings and other community gatherings, groups deeply concerned about major changes to Tasmania’s planning system are calling on Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein to extend community consultation periods and debate on the Bill until Tasmania’s Public Health Emergency declaration is lifted.
Media Release: Coronavirus Prompts Call for Community Consultation Postponement Read More »
As local councils begin consulting communities over new planning system rules applying to land in their municipalities, the Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania has released a free community guide to assist with public engagement: Your Guide to Influencing the Development of Your Local Planning Rules (Local Provisions Schedule).
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The Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) will respond to the Cambria GreenTasmanian Planning Commission decision.Further to the Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) hearing held on the 30 August 2019, the TPC yesterday released its decision on the Cambria Green draft planning scheme amendment. The TPC determined that it does not have jurisdiction to determine the Cambria Green draft planning scheme amendment. The TPC is not satisfied that landowner consent had been given.
Media Alert: Cambria Green TPC Decision Read More »
The Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) was last night awarded the annual “Planning Champion” award at the Planning Institute of Australia’s Tasmanian awards. This 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 Planning Institute’s 2019 Planning Champion Read More »
In what is likely to be the biggest survey of candidates in the upcoming local government elections, the Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) has revealed strong candidate sentiment for local government planning controls that protect local character, sunlight and privacy for our homes and facilitate public involvement in planning decisions in national parks and reserves.
Facilitated by Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania the meeting called on the Tasmanian Parliament to reject the proposed Housing Supply Order for Huntingfield and for the government to proceed with any future rezoning proposals through the standard planning scheme amendment process.
What Future Do You Want for Huntingfield and Kingborough? Read More »
