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 »
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 »
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).
Your Guide to Influencing Planning Schemes Read More »
PMAT helped secure eight amendments to the Land Use Planning Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Policies and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018. This passed with tri-partisan support in the Tasmanian Parliament in November 2018.
Input Into Improving The Tasmanian Planning Policies Bill Read More »
The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand is a professional association supporting environmental practitioners and promoting independent and interdisciplinary discussion on environmental issues.
Recent Developments in Land Use Planning Read More »
With Tasmania booming, tourism numbers on the rise, population growth in Hobart accelerating and net migration losses falling the Planning Institute Australia made its Tasmania 2018 conference all about these important issues.
State Policies – Developing a Vision to Deliver Community Will Read More »
For the first time, thanks to the talents of Tasmanian illustrator, Josh Pringle, it’s possible to see all the ways the Liberal’s new planning laws would damage Tasmania’s precious way of life and where we live.
PMAT Map of Tassie – by Josh Pringle – Launches! Read More »
Revelations the Hodgman government secretly approved an ‘Authority’ for the Mt Wellington Cable Car Company to enter protected land on the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington to begin drilling as part of the controversial cable car project, just days before the Tasmanian state election was called, highlights the lack of proper process and need for robust planning laws.
Kunanyi Cable Car Scandal a Case in Point – Tasmania Needs Robust Planning Laws Read More »
