Development activity statistics

The City Planning Division prepares a number of statistical reports showing the development activity within the City of Hobart municipality.

Building statistics

During the period 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2021, 68 building permits were issued to the value of $26,243,586 which included:

• 42 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $5,359,380
• 8 new dwellings to the value of $5,359,380
• 3 major projects:
  • 40 Melville Street, Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations - $5,614,500
  • 23 Commercial Road, North Hobart - New Commercial Building - $3,500,000
  • 284A-284B Argyle Street, North Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations - $2,000,000

In the twelve months ending March 2021, 630 building permits were issued to the value of $182,055,284.

Planning statistics

During the period 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2021, 82 planning permits were issued to the value of $80,184,807 which included:

• 36 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $5,555,250;
• 15 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $8,863,075
• 8 new single dwellings to the value of $3,969,482
• 9 multiple dwellings to the value of $2,470,000
• 2 major projects:
  • 46 New Town Road, New Town - Demolition, New Building for Hospital Services, Business and Professional Services, and General Retail and Hire, Signage, and Associated Works - $60,000,000
  • 10 Edward Street (Also known as 2 Edward Street), Glebe - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Change of Use to Educational and Occasional Care - $5,500,000.