Planning Services
Planning approval and building and plumbing approval are two separate processes. Often a particular use or development of land may require a permit for planning, building and plumbing. If this is the case, separate applications are required and the Planning permit must be the first stage of the process.
The planning permit process regulates the use and development of land by assessing proposals against Council's planning schemes and the State's planning legislation. The planning approval process focuses particularly on the impact of a proposal on the site and neighbouring land. It addresses the following types of issues;
- Does it comply with planning scheme requirements?
- Is it located an appropriate distance from boundaries?
- Is the scale and size appropriate for the area?
- Is there adequate car parking?
- Does it create any access or traffic safety issues?
- Are the hours of operation appropriate for the area?
- Are there any environmental constraints that need to be considered?
Council planning officers are available between 8.00am and 4.30pm for assistance with;
- Enquiries regarding the Planning Scheme and other planning documents
- Pre-application discussions and assistance
- Lodgement of applications
- Viewing of advertised applications - click here for current Planning Notices
Alternatively contact our planning officers on 6491 0200 or you may choose to email your enquiry to planning@latrobe.tas.gov.au.
Interim Planning Directive No.4 - State Planning Provisions Exemptions, Application Requirements, Special Provisions and Zone Provisions
The Minister for Planning Roger Jaensch MP executed Interim Planning Directive No. 4 – State Planning Provisions Exemptions, Application Requirements, Special Provisions and Zone Provisions effective 22nd February 2021.
The Interim Directive No. 4 (IPD4) provides all Council’s still under an Interim Planning Scheme such as Kentish Interim Planning Scheme 2013 a part transition to the impending Tasmanian Planning Scheme.
What does this mean?
The IPD4 provides additional terms or definitions from the State Planning Provisions to expand on those already contained in 4.0 of the Interim Planning Scheme. The IPD4 replaces the exemptions, application requirements, and special provisions as listed in clauses 5.0, 6.0, 8.1 and 9.0 of the Interim Planning Scheme with those included in the State Planning Provisions.
The IPD4 implements clause 10.4 General Residential Zone -Development Standards for Dwellings, of the State Planning Provisions, superseding the Interim Planning Scheme version of clause 10.4 General Residential Zone -Development Standards.
The most noticeable change(s) for development within the General Residential Zone will be the change to setback from a rear boundary, from 4 m to 1.5 m and the deletion of clause 10.4.15 for outbuildings.
Any application for a planning permit received prior to 22nd February 2021 will be assessed in accordance with the Interim Planning Scheme. Applications received on or after 22nd February 2021 will be assessed against the Interim Directive No. 4 and the other relevant parts of the Interim Planning Scheme.
A Fact Sheet for the IPD4 is available here (link file), or the full Interim Planning Directive No. 4 can be found on the State Government website: Planning Reform : Interim Planning Directive No. 4 - Exemptions, Application Requirements, Speical Provisions and Zone Provisions
Should you have any questions about how the IPD4 affects your property please contact Council’s Planning Officers.
Fact Sheet Interim Planning Directive No.4
Change of Use of a Residence to Visitor Accommodation
Planning (Development) Application Form
Amendment to Planning Permit Form
Application for a Certificate of Land Information - Section 337
The Kentish Interim Planning Scheme 2013 can be viewed here