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Scope/Content and Structure of the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs)

Submission / 20 October 2021 / Submissions

While PMAT’s preference is for the development of State Policies (SPs) rather than TPPs – as SPs provide for a whole of Government approach and are more transparent as they are signed off by the Tasmanian Parliament – we do welcome efforts to develop strategic policies. Having two strategic layers is also confusing thus it would be beneficial for you to explain the relationship between the SPs and TPPs.

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PMAT Submission: Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2021

Submission / 3 September 2021 / Housing, Submissions

While the Tasmanian Government is arguing that the crisis in availability of social and affordable housing can be addressed– at least in part – through the Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2021 it is important to look at the broader context of the problem. Some of the factors contributing to the shortage of affordable housing relate to policy settings controlled at the State level, but many others arise from long term national approaches to taxation, financial policy, investment and population growth.

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Policy & Projects – No Planning Approval Required

Submission / 26 February 2021 / Tasmania Planning Scheme

Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania Inc – Submission in Response to the January 2021 Department of Justice Options Paper

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Submission on the Proposed Amendments to Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993

Submission / 18 February 2021 / Submissions, Tasmanian Planning Scheme

Submission on the Proposed Amendments to Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993

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PMAT Submission: GHD SURVEY Residential Standards Review

Submission / 1 July 2020 / Residential Standards, Submissions

The standards that are resulting in for example in an unreasonable impact on residential character and amenity and remove a right of say over what happens next door to home owners. People’s homes are often their biggest asset but the values of their properties can be unduly impacted due to loss of amenity. This also impacts on people’s well-being.

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View of Hobart from Mount Wellington, Tasmania.

PMAT Submission: Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Bill

Submission / 29 May 2020 / Submissions

PMAT believes that an effective land use planning system is one which provides for economic development that respects our local amenity and character, safeguards our natural and cultural heritage, our sense of place, our brand, and allows the Tasmanian community to participate transparently in planning and development decisions that affect their future.

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PMAT Submission: Tas Planning Commission Review

Submission / 14 May 2020 / Submissions

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