Planning scheme amendments

The planning schemes controlling development in the City of Hobart are amended periodically.

Advertised amendments

There are currently no amendments on public exhibition.

Recently determined amendments

Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015

PSA-22-4 - Significant Trees

The Tasmanian Planning Commission, under section 42 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, has given final approval to the above amendment, which came into operation on 22 March 2024.

The amendment inserts 66 additional listings for trees and hedges into the Significant Tree List of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

The amendment can be viewed below or at the City of Hobart Customer Service Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.

Approved amendment(PDF, 261KB)

TPC decision(PDF, 432KB)

Guide for making amendments

To help the community understand Hobart's planning system, the City of Hobart has prepared a guide outlining the process of making amendments to a planning scheme.

The Planning Scheme Amendment Request Guide explains how to apply for an amendment to the planning scheme including the information required to support a request for any change.

Copies of the guide are available free of charge through the Customer Service Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart or as downloadable documents:

Planning Scheme Amendments Request Guide(PDF, 1MB)