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The Interim Planning Scheme is superseded by the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.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

291 Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach

APPLICANT: G Lyall
PROPOSAL: Food Services - Extension of Operation Hours
LOCATION: 291 Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach
CLOSES: April 30, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2024068
  • Closes 30 Apr 2025

47 Orana Place, Riverside

APPLICANT: Wilkin Design
PROPOSAL: Residential – Multiple Dwellings x 12 (1 Existing Plus 11 Additional) Strata Development
LOCATION: 47 Orana Place, Riverside
CLOSES: April 30, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2024357
  • Closes 30 Apr 2025

1774 Holwell Road, Frankford

APPLICANT: P Richardson
PROPOSAL: Residential - Outbuilding
LOCATION: 1774 Holwell Road, Frankford
CLOSES: April 30, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025080
  • Closes 30 Apr 2025

21 Kavala Street, Legana

APPLICANT: Optimo Awnings
PROPOSAL: Residential – Dwelling Extension
LOCATION: 21 Kavala Street, Legana
CLOSES: April 30, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025081
  • Closes 30 Apr 2025

1 Newlands Street, Trevallyn

APPLICANT: Woolcott Land Services
PROPOSAL: Residential – Subdivision – 2 Lots
LOCATION: 1 Newlands Street, Trevallyn
CLOSES: May 5, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025077
  • Closes 5 May 2025

89 Rowella Road, Sidmouth

APPLICANT: A Friend Designs
PROPOSAL: Residential - Deck, Outbuilding & Water Tank (Retrospective)
LOCATION: 89 Rowella Road, Sidmouth
CLOSES: May 5, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025082
  • Closes 5 May 2025

Future 29E Legana Park Drive, Legana

APPLICANT: Nova Land Consulting
PROPOSAL: Vehicle Fuel Sales & Service – 24 Hour Fuel Stop
LOCATION: Future 29E Legana Park Drive, Legana
CLOSES: May 8, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025071
  • Closes 8 May 2025

27 Top Road, Greens Beach

APPLICANT: Sally Morgan Architect
PROPOSAL: Residential – Dwelling Extension
LOCATION: 27 Top Road, Greens Beach
CLOSES: May 8, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025076
  • Closes 8 May 2025

3 Rosevears Drive, Legana

APPLICANT: Design To Live
PROPOSAL: Residential – Dwelling & Outbuilding
LOCATION: 3 Rosevears Drive, Legana
CLOSES: May 8, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025078
  • Closes 8 May 2025

1690 Greens Beach Road, Greens Beach

APPLICANT: Gowland Drafting Pty Ltd
PROPOSAL: Residential – Dwelling
LOCATION: 1690 Greens Beach Road, Greens Beach
CLOSES: May 8, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025085
  • Closes 8 May 2025

Water Treatment Plant, Reatta Road & 109 Reatta Road, Trevallyn

APPLICANT: ERA Planning and Environment
PROPOSAL: Utilities - Update of Taswater UV Disinfection Treatment at West Tamar WTP - Project Stage 2A
LOCATION: Water Treatment Plant, Reatta Road & 109 Reatta Road, Trevallyn
CLOSES: May 12, 2025 at 5pm

  • Application Number: PA NO: 2025042
  • Closes 12 May 2025