Phase 2 of the State Government’s planning reform is underway and includes a review of the State Planning Provisions (SPPs), introduction of the Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs), the creation of a regional land use planning framework, and a review of the three Regional Land Use Strategies (RLUS).
Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies Read More »
The Tasmanian Planning Scheme shapes our communities and our future, but it puts at risk Tasmania’s natural and cultural heritage, lifestyle and democracy.
State Planning Provisions Submissions Read More »
PMAT raised many concerns when the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 was amended in 2020 to introduce a new major projects assessment process. This new major projects planning process diminishes community involvement in the assessment of large and complex projects.
PMAT Submission: Draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment Bill 2022 Read More »
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.
Scope/Content and Structure of the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs) Read More »
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.
PMAT Submission: Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2021 Read More »
Submission on the Proposed Amendments to Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993
Submission on the Proposed Amendments to Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 Read More »
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.
PMAT Submission: GHD SURVEY Residential Standards Review Read More »
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.
PMAT Submission: Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Bill Read More »
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.
PMAT Submission: Tas Planning Commission Review Read More »
