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The Interim Planning Scheme is superseded by the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.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

Caravan Park, 36 West Arm Road, Beauty Point

APPLICANT: Tascad Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Visitor Accommodation Cabins x 2
LOCATION: Caravan Park, 36 West Arm Road, Beauty Point
CLOSES: September 22, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2024329
  • Closes 22 Sep 2025

8 Leeman Court, Riverside

APPLICANT: Design to Live
PROPOSAL: Residential – Multiple Dwellings x 2
LOCATION: 8 Leeman Court, Riverside
CLOSES: September 22, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025235
  • Closes 22 Sep 2025

1 Wivell Street, Legana

APPLICANT: Nova Land Consulting Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Residential – Multiple Dwellings x 3
LOCATION: 1 Wivell Street, Legana
CLOSES: September 22, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025260
  • Closes 22 Sep 2025

10 Allison Avenue, Riverside

APPLICANT: Honed Architecture & Design
PROPOSAL: Residential - Dwelling
LOCATION: 10 Allison Avenue, Riverside
CLOSES: September 24, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025225
  • Closes 24 Sep 2025

350 Ecclestone Road, Riverside

APPLICANT: BVZ Designs
PROPOSAL: Residential - Dwelling
LOCATION: 350 Ecclestone Road, Riverside
CLOSES: September 29, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025263
  • Closes 29 Sep 2025