Planning schemes

Planning schemes

Hobart is governed by two planning schemes - the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 and the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997.

These planning schemes set out policies and requirements for the use, development, protection and conservation of land within the municipality.

The assessment process for development applications under both schemes is governed by the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015

The Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 is available on the Tasmanian Planning Commission website:

Tasmanian Planning Commission

For more information on the relevant zones, view the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 map.

Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997

The Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997 covers the area surrounding the Hobart waterfront, including Princes Wharf, Macquarie Wharf, Franklin Wharf, the cenotaph, the railyards, Wapping and Salamanca.

The scheme is overseen by the City of Hobart. Between 2005 and 2011, the scheme was administered by the Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority.

Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997(PDF, 7MB)

Previous planning schemes

The following planning schemes have been superseded by the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 and are no longer current:

Battery Point Planning Scheme 1979(PDF, 710KB)

City of Hobart Planning Scheme 1982(PDF, 3MB)