The Tasmanian Planning System

The Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 provides the framework for planning in Tasmania.

For more information about the Tasmanian planning system, visit the Planning Reform Website here.

Planning Scheme 

Tasmania Planning Scheme

The Tasmanian Planning Scheme, including the West Tamar Local Provisions Schedule, is now effective in the municipality.

Further information about the introduction of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme is available here.

West Tamar Interim Planning Scheme 2013

The Interim Planning Scheme is superseded by the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.

Further information and links to the Interim Planning Scheme are available here.

Planning applications

Information about how to make a planning application is available here.

Planning applications that are currently being advertised are available to view here.

Information about how to make a representation about a planning application is available here.

Planning enquiries
Information about making a planning enquiry is available here.

Planning – Forms and Information

Planning Application Checklist.pdf
Notice of Election for a Court Hearing
Election Signage in the West Tamar

22 Pars Road, Greens Beach

APPLICANT: S M Craft
PROPOSAL: Residential - Dwelling
LOCATION: 22 Pars Road, Greens Beach
CLOSES: July 14, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025144
  • Closes 14 Jul 2025

95 Gravelly Beach Road, Blackwall

APPLICANT: K L Bugelli
PROPOSAL: Residential – Carport, Outbuilding & New Access
LOCATION: 95 Gravelly Beach Road, Blackwall
CLOSES: July 14, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025156
  • Closes 14 Jul 2025

21 Beatty Street, Beaconsfield

APPLICANT: Plans to Build
PROPOSAL: Residential - Multiple Dwellings x 3
LOCATION: 21 Beatty Street, Beaconsfield
CLOSES: July 16, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2023172
  • Closes 16 Jul 2025

57 New Ecclestone Road, Riverside

APPLICANT: S Group
PROPOSAL: Residential – Subdivision – 2 Lots
LOCATION: 57 New Ecclestone Road, Riverside
CLOSES: July 16, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025075
  • Closes 16 Jul 2025

6 Synergy Court, Legana

APPLICANT: Freestyle Fx Signs Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Resource Processing - Signage
LOCATION: 6 Synergy Court, Legana
CLOSES: July 16, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025153
  • Closes 16 Jul 2025

5 Thorne Avenue, Legana

APPLICANT: Prime Design
PROPOSAL: Residential – Multiple Dwellings x 2
LOCATION: 5 Thorne Avenue, Legana
CLOSES: July 16, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025172
  • Closes 16 Jul 2025

659 Auburn Road, Kayena

APPLICANT: 6ty Degrees Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Resource Development – Frost Fan
LOCATION: 659 Auburn Road, Kayena
CLOSES: July 16, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025174
  • Closes 16 Jul 2025

77 Foreshore Road, Kelso

APPLICANT: Tascad Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Residential – Dwelling Extension (Retrospective)
LOCATION: 77 Foreshore Road, Kelso
CLOSES: July 21, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025154
  • Closes 21 Jul 2025

1/187 Mainwaring Street, Beauty Point

APPLICANT: O & V Axarlis
PROPOSAL: Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation
LOCATION: 1/187 Mainwaring Street, Beauty Point
CLOSES: July 21, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025176
  • Closes 21 Jul 2025

51 Nobelius Drive, Legana

APPLICANT: Engineering Plus
PROPOSAL: Residential - Outbuilding
LOCATION: 51 Nobelius Drive, Legana
CLOSES: July 23, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025178
  • Closes 21 Jul 2025

122 Dion Crescent, Riverside

APPLICANT: 6ty Degrees Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Residential – Subdivision – 2 Lots
LOCATION: 122 Dion Crescent, Riverside
CLOSES: July 28, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025138
  • Closes 28 Jul 2025

463 West Tamar Road, Riverside

APPLICANT: N + B Design
PROPOSAL: Residential - Multiple Dwellings x 2 (1 Existing & 1 Additional)
LOCATION: 463 West Tamar Road, Riverside
CLOSES: July 28, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025147
  • Closes 28 Jul 2025

2 Kenny Court, Legana

APPLICANT: DCM Design Construction Management
PROPOSAL: Business & Professional Services – Health Facility & Extensions
LOCATION: 2 Kenny Court, Legana
CLOSES: July 28, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025151
  • Closes 28 Jul 2025

13 Apollo Avenue, Legana

APPLICANT: N + B Design
PROPOSAL: Residential - Dwelling
LOCATION: 13 Apollo Avenue, Legana
CLOSES: July 28, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025173
  • Closes 28 Jul 2025