Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston

1. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme

The Tasmanian Planning Scheme is made up of two components:

1. The State Planning Provisions; and
2. The Local Provisions Schedule.

The State Planning Provisions set out the way the planning scheme operates, the zones that can be applied to land and the planning provisions that apply to use and development occurring within those zones. They also include controls within the codes, relating to matters that occur across various zones. Council cannot vary these provisions but they can choose where the zones and codes apply. The State Planning Provisions can be accessed here. 

Council developed a Local Provisions Schedule to manage matters that are important to individual communities.

On 21 July 2022 the City of Launceston received Directions from the Tasmanian Planning Commission in accordance with Section 35K(1)(a) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 relating to our Draft Local Provisions Schedule. 

Having received agreement from the Minister for Planning under section 35L(1) of the Act, the Tasmanian Planning Commission gives notice that the Launceston Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is approved under section 35M(1)(a) of the Act, and came into effect on 14^th September 2022. All application lodged from this date will be subject to the State Planning Provisions and the Launceston LPS.

All valid applications lodged prior to the 29^th August 2022 are still assessed against the Launceston Interim Planning Scheme 2015.  Download a copy of the Interim Planning Scheme(PDF, 2MB)

2. Draft Launceston Local Provisions Schedule

The exhibition documents and supporting documents can be electronically viewed / or downloaded by following the links below. 

Please note that exhibited mapping is still subject to change, and it is recommended you contact Council to confirm the status of your land.