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PLANNING REPORT

Property at a Glance

Address: the subject site Title Reference: (lot/plan reference redacted) (Council-owned land, (lot/plan reference redacted)) Site Area: To be confirmed Council & Scheme: City of Hobart; Tasmanian Planning Scheme (State Planning Provisions + Hobart Local Provisions Schedule), effective 22 October 2025 Zones Applied: The property spans three zones—Open Space Zone (SPP 29.0), Inner Residential Zone (SPP 9.0), and Utilities Zone (SPP 26.0)—reflecting its mixed tenure and function as a waterfront precinct asset. Code Overlays Applying: Coastal Inundation Hazard Code (C11.0, spanning Low, Medium, and High bands), Coastal Erosion Hazard Code (C10.0, Low band), Flood-Prone Areas Hazard Code (C12.0), and Natural Assets Code (C7.0, waterway and coastal protection area).

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Planning Controls Applying

Open Space Zone (SPP 29.0) — Primary zone across much of the site

Zone Purpose (SPP 29.1): The Open Space Zone provides land for passive recreation and natural or landscape amenity, and for uses (such as food services, sports facilities, visitor accommodation in the form of camping/caravan parks, and community meeting/entertainment) that support or are compatible with open space purposes. Use Table (SPP 29.2):
Use ClassCategory
No Permit RequiredNatural and Cultural Values Management; Passive Recreation; Utilities (minor utilities & underground only)
PermittedNone listed
DiscretionaryCommunity Meeting & Entertainment; Crematoria & Cemeteries (cemeteries only); Emergency Services; Food Services; General Retail & Hire; Pleasure Boat Facility; Resource Development (marine farming shore facility / grazing); Sports & Recreation; Tourist Operation; Transport Depot & Distribution (wharves, water taxis, ferries); Utilities (not listed as NPR); Vehicle Parking; Visitor Accommodation (camping/caravan parks or overnight camping)
ProhibitedAll other uses
Critical Note on Residential: Single dwellings, multiple dwellings, and residential use of any form are Prohibited in the Open Space Zone. Any residential development proposal would require a zone change via LPS amendment or rely on relocation to the Inner Residential portion of the site. Development Standards for Buildings and Works (SPP 29.4):
StandardAcceptable Solution (A)Performance Criterion (P)
Building Height (29.4.1)A1: ≤10mP1: No unreasonable loss of amenity to adjacent properties (sunlight, privacy, bulk, visual impact)
Setback from Frontage (29.4.1)A2: ≥5m or ≤max/min of adjoining buildingsP2: Compatible with streetscape, minimises crime/anti-social behaviour, passive surveillance
Setback from Residential Zone Boundary (29.4.1)A3: ≥3m or ≥half wall height (whichever greater)P3: No unreasonable loss of residential amenity (overshadowing, overlooking, bulk/visual impact)
Air Extraction / Refrigeration / Compressors (29.4.1)A4: ≥10m from General Residential, Inner Residential, or Low Density Residential zonesP4: No unreasonable loss of amenity if within 10m, having regard to emission characteristics, topography, mitigation
Outdoor Storage (29.4.2)A1: Not visible from road/public open space (excl. goods for sale)P1: Located, treated, or screened to avoid unreasonable visual amenity loss
Subdivision Standards (SPP 29.5): Lots within the Open Space Zone must be required for public use by the Crown/council/State authority, required for utilities, or for consolidation of lots in the same zone. Minimum frontage 15m; vehicular access per road authority requirements.

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Inner Residential Zone (SPP 9.0) — Secondary zone (eastern portion)

Zone Purpose (SPP 9.1): Provide variety of residential use at higher densities, efficient utilisation of infrastructure, and non-residential use primarily serving local community without unreasonable loss of amenity. Visitor Accommodation compatible with residential character also permitted. Use Table (SPP 9.2):
Use ClassCategory
No Permit RequiredNatural and Cultural Values Management; Passive Recreation; Residential (single dwelling only); Utilities (minor utilities)
PermittedResidential (all other dwelling types); Visitor Accommodation
DiscretionaryBusiness & Professional Services (consulting rooms, medical centres, veterinary, child health clinics, residential support services); Community Meeting & Entertainment (place of worship, art/craft centre, public hall, community centre); Educational & Occasional Care (not tertiary); Emergency Services; Food Services (not takeaway with drive-through); General Retail & Hire; Sports & Recreation (fitness centre, gymnasium, swimming pool, sports ground); Utilities (not listed as NPR)
ProhibitedAll other uses
Key Development Standards for Dwellings (SPP 9.4):
StandardAcceptable Solution (A)Performance Criterion (P)
Frontage Setback (9.4.2 A1)Primary: ≥3m (or existing if <3m); Non-primary: ≥2m (or existing if <2m); Vacant adjoining sites: between greater/lesser setbacks of adjoining dwellingsP1: Compatible with streetscape, regard to topography
Garage/Carport Setback from Primary Frontage (9.4.2 A2)≥4m, OR 1m behind building line, OR same as building line if dwg GFA above, OR 1m if slope >1:5P2: Compatible with existing garages/carports in street
Building Envelope (9.4.2 A3)Frontage setback distance OR 3m (internal lots); 45° angle from 3m height at side/rear boundaries; max 9.5m height; ≤1.5m from side/rear boundary if does not exceed existing or 9m/one-third boundary lengthP3: No unreasonable amenity loss (sunlight, overshadowing, visual bulk); consistent separation with established properties
Site Coverage (9.4.3 A1)≤65% (excl. eaves ≤0.6m)P1: Consistent with area; private open space for planting/landscaping
Private Open Space (9.4.3 A2)≥24m² (or 12m² if multi-dwelling >1.8m FFL); min 4m dimension (or 2m if elevated multi-dwelling); gradient ≤1:10P2: Extension of dwelling for relaxation, dining, entertaining, play; convenient to living area; orientated to sunlight
Sunlight to Private Open Space (9.4.4)For multi-dwellings: north-facing building ≤3m from edge + 45° angle to 3m height OR 50% POS receives ≥3 hrs sunlight 9am–3pm on 21 JuneP1: No unreasonable overshadowing of POS on same site
Garage Opening Width (9.4.5 A1)≤6m or half frontage width (whichever lesser), if within 12m of primary frontageP1: Minimise width visible from street
Privacy (9.4.6 A1 & A2)Balconies/decks >1m above ground: 1.7m screen, ≤25% transparency, along side boundary unless ≥3m setback OR rear unless ≥4m setback OR 6m from other dwelling window/POS. Windows >1m: 3m side / 4m rear setback OR offset 1.5m OR sill ≥1.7m OR fixed obscure glazing to 1.7mP2: Minimise direct views to habitable windows/POS of other dwellings
Frontage Fences (9.4.7)No Acceptable SolutionP1: Provide security/privacy while allowing passive surveillance; compatible with street fences, regard to topography/traffic
Waste Storage for Multi-Dwellings (9.4.8 A1)≥1.5m²/dwelling in exclusive area OR common area ≥5.5m from frontage, ≥5.5m from any dwelling, screened 1.2m wallP1: Screened from frontage/dwellings; separated to minimise odour/noise

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Utilities Zone (SPP 26.0) — Tertiary zone (western / utility infrastructure area)

Zone Purpose (SPP 26.1): Provide land for major utilities installations and corridors; other compatible uses where they do not adversely impact the utility. Use Table (SPP 26.2):
Use ClassCategory
No Permit RequiredNatural and Cultural Values Management; Passive Recreation; Utilities (minor utilities)
PermittedRecycling & Waste Disposal; Transport Depot & Distribution; Utilities (not NPR); Vehicle Parking
DiscretionaryEmergency Services; Sports & Recreation; Storage; Tourist Operation
ProhibitedAll other uses
Residential use is Prohibited in the Utilities Zone. Development Standards for Buildings and Works (SPP 26.4):
StandardAcceptable Solution (A)Performance Criterion (P)
Building Height (26.4.1 A1)≤10m, or ≤15m for tower/pole/similar structureP1: Necessary for operation; not unreasonable impact on adjoining properties (bulk, separation, buffers); not unreasonable visual impact on area character (topography, vegetation, visibility)
Building Height within 10m of Residential Zone (26.4.1 A2)≤8.5m (GRZ/LDRZ/RLZ) or ≤9.5m (IRZ), excluding tower/poleP2: No unreasonable loss of residential amenity (compatibility, overshadowing, overlooking, bulk/visual impact)
Setbacks (26.4.2 A1)≥5m from all boundaries, or existing building on lotP1: No unreasonable loss of amenity (topography, site size/shape, existing setbacks, bulk, overlooking, overshadowing, screening)
Air Extraction / Compressors (26.4.2 A2)≥10m from General Residential, Inner Residential, Low Density Residential, or Rural Living zonesP2: If within 10m, designed/located/baffled/insulated to not cause unreasonable loss of residential amenity
Fencing (26.4.3)Within 4.5m of frontage & adjoining residential zone: ≤1.2m (solid) or ≤2.1m (if >1.2m portion has ≥30% transparency). Common boundary with residential: ≤2.1m, no barbed wire.P1 & P2: Compatible with streetscape / no unreasonable loss of residential amenity (height, design, materials, construction)
Outdoor Storage (26.4.4 A1)Not visible from road/public open space (excl. goods for sale)P1: Located, treated, or screened to avoid unreasonable visual amenity loss

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Code Overlay 1: Coastal Inundation Hazard Code (C11.0)

Applicability: The property spans High, Medium, and Low coastal inundation hazard bands (reference 114.11.27–29). This code is mandatory for any development in a coastal inundation hazard area. Key Trigger: C11.2.1 applies to "use and development of land within a coastal inundation hazard area." This includes all zones on the property. Exemptions (C11.4.1): Building/plumbing work not for critical use, hazardous use, or vulnerable use; alterations/extensions if site coverage not increased >20m² and not critical/hazardous/vulnerable use; Natural/Cultural Values Management, Passive Recreation, Port & Shipping in proclaimed wharves, Resource Development, minor utilities. The exemptions are narrow—most substantive development will require assessment. Use Standards (C11.5):
Hazard BandUse RequirementAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criteria
High (C11.5.1)Must rely on coastal locationA1: No ASP1.1: Coastal-reliant use (marine farming, marine infrastructure, essential utility, open space/marine-related education/research/recreation). P1.2: Coastal Inundation Hazard Report demonstrates tolerable risk from 1% annual exceedance probability (AEP) coastal inundation event in 2100 without specific protection measures.
Medium, Non-Urban Zone (C11.5.2)Must rely on coastal locationA1: No ASP1.1 & P1.2: Same as High band.
Medium, Non-Urban Zone (C11.5.3, Low band)Tolerable risk achievableA1: No ASP1: Tolerable risk can be achieved & maintained (any increase in risk, need for protection measures, minimise increase in risk to public infrastructure, state authority advice, CIHZR).
Critical/Hazardous/Vulnerable Use (C11.5.4)If non-urban or High band: coastal-reliant; else: tolerable risk in 2100A1 & A2-4: No ASP1.1 & P1.2: Coastal reliance + CIHZR demonstrating tolerable risk. P2: Critical use—ability to function during inundation event, no interruption to operation, access to water/wastewater services maintained. P3: Hazardous use—health/safety/property/environment impact tolerable in 2100. P4: Vulnerable use—protected from inundation, capability to evacuate, emergency plan.
Development Standards for Buildings and Works (C11.6):
RequirementAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criterion
Buildings/Works within CIHZ Area (C11.6.1)A1: No ASP1.1: Tolerable risk, having regard to whether increase in risk requires hazard reduction/protection measures, state authority advice, CIHZR. P1.2: CIHZR demonstrates building/works do not cause/contribute to inundation on site/adjacent land/public infrastructure, and achieve tolerable risk from 1% AEP coastal inundation event in 2100 without specific coastal inundation protection works.
Coastal Protection Works (C11.6.2)A1: No ASP1: Works must be appropriately located, fit for purpose, kept to minimum; if non-urban zone, for protection of coastal-reliant use; CIHZR confirms no increased risk to site/adjacent land/public infrastructure and 1% AEP inundation in 2100 can be mitigated; arrangements made to meet cost of construction/maintenance; state authority advice.
Subdivision Standards (C11.7.1): Lots within CIHZ must be able to contain building area, vehicle access, and services wholly outside the hazard area; OR be for creation of separate existing building lots; OR be required for public use/utilities. Subdivision must not create opportunity for use/development that cannot achieve tolerable risk. Critical Implication: Any dwelling or habitable building will be residential use (not coastal-reliant), which falls under C11.5.4 P1.1—it must demonstrate it is in a non-urban zone or achieves tolerable risk through a Coastal Inundation Hazard Report. Given the High and Medium bands, this is a Discretionary pathway requiring specialist assessment and likely public notification.

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Code Overlay 2: Coastal Erosion Hazard Code (C10.0)

Applicability: The property is in a Low coastal erosion hazard band (reference 114.10.23). C10.2.1 applies to "use and development of land within a coastal erosion hazard area." Exemptions (C10.4.1): Excludes building/plumbing work not for critical/hazardous/vulnerable use or if within low band; intensification of existing use (not critical/hazardous/vulnerable); alterations/extensions if site coverage not increased >20m²; Natural/Cultural Values Management, Passive Recreation, Port & Shipping, Resource Development (excluding high band), minor utilities; vegetation planting on pasture/crop; consolidation. Low-band exemptions are broader than high-band. Use Standards (C10.5.2, Non-Urban Zone, Low or Medium Band):
StandardAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criterion
Tolerable Risk (C10.5.2)A1: No ASP1: Tolerable risk achievable & maintainable, having regard to any increase in risk from coastal erosion, requirement for hazard reduction/protection measures, minimise increase in risk to public infrastructure / reliance on coastal protection works, state authority advice, coastal erosion hazard report.
Development Standards (C10.6.1, Buildings & Works excluding coastal protection works):
StandardAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criterion
Buildings & Works (C10.6.1)A1: No ASP1.1: Tolerable risk, having regard to whether increase in risk requires hazard reduction/protection measures, state authority advice, CEHR. P1.2: CEHR demonstrates building/works do not cause/contribute to coastal erosion on site/adjacent land/public infrastructure, and achieve tolerable risk from coastal erosion event in 2100 without requiring specific coastal erosion protection works; not located on actively mobile landforms.
Implication: Low-band status is more permissive. A Coastal Erosion Hazard Report is likely required but the threshold is lower than High band. Still Discretionary if relying on P-criteria.

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Code Overlay 3: Flood-Prone Areas Hazard Code (C12.0)

Applicability: The property is within a flood-prone hazard area (reference 114.12.30). C12.2.1 applies to "development of land within a flood-prone hazard area"; C12.2.2 applies to "use of land within a flood-prone hazard area if for a change of use that converts a non-habitable building to a habitable building; or a new habitable room within an existing building." Exemptions (C12.4.1): Alterations/extensions if site coverage not increased >20m² and not critical/hazardous/vulnerable use; Natural/Cultural Values Management, Passive Recreation, Port & Shipping, Resource Development (excluding habitable buildings), minor utilities, hydro-electricity infrastructure, outbuildings; vegetation planting; consolidation. Use Standards (C12.5):
Use TypeStandardAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criterion
Habitable Building Change of Use / New Habitable Room (C12.5.1)Tolerable risk from floodA1: No ASP1.1: Tolerable risk (location of building, flood hazard report advice, state authority advice). P1.2: FHR demonstrates any increase in risk does not require hazard reduction/protection measures OR use achieves tolerable risk from 1% AEP flood event without requiring flood protection.
Critical Use (C12.5.2 P2)Tolerable risk + ability to function during flood & recoveryA2: No ASP2: In addition to C12.5.2 P1, critical use must achieve & maintain tolerable risk, regarding ability to function/maintain service during flood, no interruption to operation, risk to health/safety (water/wastewater), FHR advice, state authority advice.
Hazardous Use (C12.5.2 P3)Tolerable risk + health/safety/property/environment impact acceptableA3: No ASP3: Impact of flood must achieve tolerable risk regarding health/safety/property/environment, FHR advice, state authority advice.
Vulnerable Use (C12.5.2 P4)Protected from flood; capability to evacuate; emergency planA4: No ASP4: Vulnerable use must be protected from flood (protection measures, ability to protect self, evacuate, understand emergency response, emergency evacuation plan, risk to emergency personnel, FHR, state authority advice).
Development Standards (C12.6.1, Buildings & Works):
StandardAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criterion
Tolerable Risk (C12.6.1)A1: No ASP1.1: Achieve & maintain tolerable risk from flood, regarding type/form/scale/duration, whether increase in risk requires hazard reduction/protection measures, state authority advice, FHR. P1.2: FHR demonstrates building/works do not cause/contribute to flood on site/adjacent land/public infrastructure, and achieve tolerable risk from 1% AEP flood event without flood protection measures.
Implication: Any habitable building (dwelling) triggers this code and requires a Flood Hazard Report. Discretionary assessment pathway.

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Code Overlay 4: Natural Assets Code (C7.0)

Applicability: The property includes a waterway and coastal protection area (reference 114.7.16). C7.2.1 applies to development on waterway and coastal protection areas (the code does not apply to use). Exemptions (C7.4.1): Works by Crown/council/authority to remedy risk or mitigate environmental harm; Level 2 Activity; native vegetation clearance on existing pasture/crop or in private/public gardens/parks/reserves (not protected); forest practices per Forest Practices Act; works by Crown/council/authority for water supply/watercourse protection per endorsed plan; coastal protection works by Crown/council/authority designed by qualified person; consolidation of lots. Development Standards (C7.6.1, Buildings & Works within waterway and coastal protection area):
RequirementAcceptable SolutionPerformance Criterion
Buildings & Works within WCPA (C7.6.1 A1–A5)A1: Within building area on sealed plan, OR Class 4 crossing/bridge ≤5m, OR extension to existing boat ramp/car park/jetty/marina/slipway ≤20% existing area. A3: No new stormwater point discharge. A4: No dredging/reclamation. A5: No coastal protection/erosion/inundation protection works.P1.1: Avoid/minimise adverse impacts on natural assets (erosion, siltation, riparian/littoral vegetation, streambank/streambed condition, in-stream habitat, natural flow, fish passage, wetland filling, grouping facilities, cut/fill minimisation, design response, coastal processes, future protection works, best practice guidelines, Tasmanian Coastal Works Manual). P1.2: Within spatial extent of tidal waters, must be for use relying on coastal location (specific resource, marine farming, infrastructure, marine/coastal service, essential utility/marine infrastructure, open space/marine-related education/research/recreation). P2.1: Within future coastal refugia area, allow natural coastal processes (landward transgression of dunes/wetlands, avoid barriers/drainage, allow sand deposition/erosion, group facilities, minimise vegetation impacts/cut/fill, design response, sea-level rise impacts, best practice guidelines). P2.2: Within future coastal refugia area, for coastal-reliant use. P3: New stormwater discharge must avoid/minimise impacts on water quality / manage impacts from erosion/sedimentation/runoff. P4 & P5: Dredging/reclamation & coastal protection works must minimise impacts on coastal processes/natural assets and be necessary for existing use or coastal-reliant use.
Critical Note: If the property intends to create building areas outside sealed plans or undertake works not exempted, this code requires detailed assessment. Waterway and coastal protection areas constrain developable footprints significantly.

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Development Capacity

Summary of Permitted Uses by Zone

ZoneResidentialMixed-Use CommercialOpen Space / RecreationInfrastructure
Open SpacePROHIBITEDDiscretionary (food, retail, tourism, entertainment)No Permit Required (passive recreation)No Permit Required (minor utilities)
Inner ResidentialPermitted (dwellings); No Permit Required (single dwelling)Discretionary (professional services, retail, food)No Permit Required (passive recreation)No Permit Required (minor utilities)
UtilitiesPROHIBITEDDiscretionary (transport depot, storage, tourism)Discretionary (sports & recreation)Permitted (utilities, vehicle parking)

Realistic Development Scenarios

#### Scenario A: Residential Development (Inner Residential Zone portion only)

Zone Pathway: Inner Residential Zone exclusively permits residential use. Single dwellings are No Permit Required if all Acceptable Solutions are met; all other dwelling types (dual occupancy, multiple dwellings) are Permitted if Acceptable Solutions met, otherwise Discretionary. Dwelling Yield Constraints:

1. Private Open Space (POS): Minimum 24 m² per dwelling (9.4.3 A2), or 12 m² if elevated >1.8m FFL. For single dwellings on typical residential lots, easily achievable. For multiple dwellings, 40 m² total POS per dwelling (9.4.3 A1), which becomes significant for multi-unit schemes.

2. Site Coverage: Maximum 65% (9.4.3 A1), meaning minimum 35% pervious/landscaped area. On a hillside or constrained site, this can limit plot ratio.

3. Building Envelope: 45° angle from 3m height at side/rear boundaries, capped at 9.5m building height (9.4.2 A3). This is restrictive for tall multi-dwelling buildings.

4. Frontage Setback: 3m primary frontage (inner residential) (9.4.2 A1), or match adjoining if <3m.

5. Density for Multiple Dwellings: Minimum 200 m² site area per dwelling (9.4.1 A1), so a 1,000 m² lot can accommodate ~5 dwellings (modest density).

Realistic Yield (Inner Residential Zone only):
  • Single dwellings: 1 dwelling per ~300–500 m² (depending on topography, POS, parking, site coverage constraints).
  • Dual occupancy / Multiple dwellings (2–4 units): 1 unit per ~250–350 m² if envelope & POS constraints met.
  • For the proportional Inner Residential area (exact hectares not itemised in property record), estimate 10–20 dwelling units if optimal subdivision and design applied.
Caveat: This assumes the Inner Residential portion can be subdivided and has adequate road frontage. No sealed plan building areas have been identified, so any development would need to satisfy all standards via performance criteria reliance.

#### Scenario B: Open Space / Community Recreation Use (Open Space Zone)

Zone Pathway: Open Space Zone prohibits residential use. Permitted uses are Discretionary (food services, sports/recreation, tourist operation, visitor accommodation for camping/caravans, etc.) and No Permit Required (passive recreation, minor utilities, natural/cultural values management). No Permit Required Development:
  • Passive recreation facilities (parks, playgrounds, foreshore reserves, walking tracks).
  • Minor utilities (underground services, stormwater infrastructure).
  • Natural and cultural values management (conservation works, habitat restoration).
These do not require a permit if they comply with all Acceptable Solutions of applicable codes (Coastal Inundation Hazard, Coastal Erosion Hazard, Flood-Prone Areas, Natural Assets codes). Discretionary Development:
  • Sports and recreation facilities (changing rooms, clubhouse, outdoor courts, swimming pool)—trigger full merit assessment.
  • Food services (café, restaurant), if not takeaway with drive-through.
  • Tourist operation (visitor centre, interpretive facilities).
  • Camping/caravan park or overnight camping (Visitor Accommodation).
These require a permit and public notification (14-day representation period) if Discretionary under the zone. Realistic Yield: Open Space Zone is not development-intensive. Expect passive recreation infrastructure, foreshore promenades, and potentially a single community facility (sports clubhouse or café). Any built form limited to <10m height and setback from residential zone boundary (≥3m or ½ wall height).

#### Scenario C: Utilities Infrastructure (Utilities Zone)

Zone Pathway: Utilities Zone prohibits residential use. Permitted uses (Recycling & Waste Disposal, Transport Depot & Distribution, Vehicle Parking, minor utilities) are Permitted if Acceptable Solutions met, otherwise Discretionary. Permitted Development:
  • Vehicle parking areas (surface or multi-storey, if compliant with height/setback/fencing standards).
  • Utilities infrastructure (water, sewerage, stormwater, electricity substations, telecommunications).
Discretionary Development:
  • Transport depot (bus depot, council depot, freight terminal).
  • Waste disposal / recycling facility.
  • Emergency Services facility.
Realistic Yield: Utilities Zone is constrained to infrastructure and car parking. No residential use. Built form limited to ≤10m height (or ≤15m for tower/antenna), ≥5m setback, ≤1.2m frontage fencing (or ≤2.1m with transparency). Expect minimal new building beyond standard utility services.

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Code Overlay Constraints on Dwelling Yield

#### Coastal Inundation Hazard Code Impact

The property spans High, Medium, and Low bands. Any dwelling (residential use) falls under C11.5.4 (Critical, Hazardous, or Vulnerable Use) — the code does not class residential as coastal-reliant, so it cannot satisfy C11.5.1 (High band use) or C11.5.2 (Medium band, non-urban zone use).

Consequence for Inner Residential Zone dwellings: If the dwelling is in the High or Medium inundation band, it must satisfy C11.5.4 P1.1 & P1.2:
  • P1.1: [No coastal reliance trigger applies to residential; code falls back to tolerable-risk requirement]
  • P1.2: Coastal Inundation Hazard Report demonstrating tolerable risk from 1% AEP coastal inundation event in 2100 without specific coastal inundation protection works.
Assessment Pathway: Discretionary (because reliance on C11.5.4 P performance criteria, not Acceptable Solution). Requires:
  • Coastal Inundation Hazard Report (suitably qualified person, AHD survey, methodology per state authority, conclusions on tolerable risk to 2100).
  • Public notification (14-day representation period).
  • Likely Hobart Council planning assessment + referral to TasWater, EPA, potentially Department of State Growth (Crown Land Services if abutting Crown land).
  • Statutory timeframe: 42 days (discretionary permit), extendable.
#### Coastal Erosion Hazard Code Impact

Low coastal erosion hazard band. C10.5.2 applies (non-urban zone, low/medium band). Acceptable Solution A1 is "No Acceptable Solution"; reliance on Performance Criterion P1 is mandatory.

Consequence: Any development relying on P1 (tolerable risk from coastal erosion event in 2100) is Discretionary. Requires:
  • Coastal Erosion Hazard Report (geotechnical practitioner, site investigation per AS 1726-2017, conclusions on tolerable risk, need for hazard reduction/protection measures, actively mobile

Sources & legislation

Every claim in this report is grounded in the following authoritative documents. Click any link to open the in-force version directly.

  • LUPA Act 1993 &mdash; Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (Tasmania) — Primary statute. Establishes the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, planning permits, and the No Permit Required / Permitted / Discretionary / Prohibited categories.
  • State Planning Provisions &mdash; Tasmanian Planning Scheme — State Planning Provisions (SPP) — State-wide planning controls. Zones, codes and general provisions that apply across all transitioned councils.
  • Tasmanian Planning Policies &mdash; Tasmanian Planning Policies 2023 — State-level policy framework. Provides the strategic direction the SPP and LPS must align with.
  • iPlan Tasmania &mdash; iPlan Tasmania — Statutory Planning Maps — Authoritative source for the in-force TPS / TIPS map layers, zone boundaries and code overlay extents.
  • Parking & Sustainable Transport Code &mdash; Tasmanian Planning Scheme — Parking and Sustainable Transport Code (C2.0) — Code C2.0 of the SPP. Applies almost universally — sets minimum parking, bicycle parking and end-of-trip standards.
  • Coastal Inundation Hazard Code &mdash; Tasmanian Planning Scheme — Coastal Inundation Hazard Code (C11.0) — Code C11.0 of the SPP. Triggers when the property is mapped within a coastal-inundation hazard band; controls minimum floor levels and habitable-room siting.
  • Building Act 2016 &mdash; Building Act 2016 (Tasmania) — Building approvals and the National Construction Code (NCC) — runs in parallel to the planning permit pathway.
  • TASCAT &mdash; Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal — Resource Management and Planning Appeal Stream — Appeal jurisdiction for planning permit refusals, conditions, and third-party appeals against discretionary applications.

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