News from tonight’s Hobart City Council Planning Authority Committee m
Published on 10 September 2025
31-35 Campbell Street, Hobart
The Hobart City Council Planning Authority Committee has approved a development application for partial demolition, new building and extension, change of use to office (consulting rooms) and visitor accommodation and adhesion for 31-35 Campbell Street, Hobart.
The proposal involves demolishing the existing buildings while retaining the façade of the former Theatre Royal Hotel, and constructing a modern four-storey building with a ground floor reception, health facilities, and communal space. The first floor will also house health facilities, while the top two levels will provide 11 semi self-contained accommodation units for patients and carers. The project also includes associated site servicing works along the Campbell Street highway reservation.
Quotes to be attributed to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds:
"The approval of the Development Application marks a significant milestone for the SHE Cancer Wellness Centre and the City of Hobart is proud to support this vital project.
"This Centre represents years of dedicated collaboration to deliver a world-class facility that will provide compassionate, holistic care for Tasmanians affected by cancer.
"By waiving planning fees and supporting the transformation of the former Theatre Royal Hotel, we’re helping create a welcoming, accessible space that offers comfort, connection, and care—right in the heart of our city."
Quotes to be attributed to SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group Chair Scott Harris:
"We are delighted with the outcome and thank Hobart City Council and their officers for their support in taking us another step to bring this pivotal project for Tasmanians to life.”
Officer level development applications approved between 12 August and 2 September 2025
Between Hobart City Council Planning Authority Committee meetings, the City's Planning Officers are busy reviewing a range of residential and commercial development applications for Hobart.
Since the last meeting, 16 development applications delegated to council officers were also approved while 30 development applications are currently being advertised.
A reminder that the Council has a planner on duty during office hours which members of the community can call through our Customer Services to check to see whether any development or work to a garden will require planning approval.
Further information about the proposals can be found in the Planning Committee agenda here.