Removing councils as a Planning Authority and forcing amalgamations could kill Local Government in Tasmania and with it local representation, accountability and core services.
The Future of Local Government in Tasmania: Local Government Review Read More »
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 »
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, the creation of a regional land use planning framework, and a review of the three Regional Land Use Strategies. The SPPs also require review for consistency with State Policies and the Tasmanian Planning Policies once they are finalised.
Have Your Say on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s Future 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 »
The Tasmanian Government is seeking your input on the Scoping Paper of the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs). The TPPs will also guide the review of Tasmania’s three regional land use strategies and the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.
Scope of The Tasmanian Planning Policies – Have Your Say on Tasmania’s Future 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 »
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 »
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 »
