Planning
About the Planning Application Process
Planning affects all residents and property owners in relation to developing and using a property and Council as the Planning Authority administers this through the Sorell Interim Planning Scheme 2015. In Tasmania, the development and use of land falls into one of four categories: 1. Permitted – Council has to approve the development but it can impose such conditions it deems necessary having regard to the matters Council may take into consideration. (e.g. the Scheme) 2. Discretionary – Council may approve or refuse (with reasons) the application and with any approval it may impose such conditions it deems necessary having regard to the matters Council may take into consideration. (e.g. the Scheme) 3. Prohibited – Council shall refuse the application. 4. Permitted as of right – No planning permit is required. ‘Permitted’ Planning Applications do not require any public advertising. ‘Discretionary’ Planning Applications require a 2 week advertising period and are advertised in the Local Government Section of The Mercury either on a Wednesday and/or Saturday. A site notice is also placed on the land and letters are sent to adjoining property owners. Any resident or property owner also has the right of input into Council’s deliberations by making representation when a development is advertised. Currently advertised applications can be viewed at the bottom of the page. If you do not agree with a decision which Council issues you can lodge an appeal with the Resource Management and Planning Tribunal. If Council imposes conditions on a Permitted or a Discretionary Planning Permit which the applicant does not agree with, or refuses an application, there is also a right of appeal to the Resource Management and Planning Tribunal.
Obtaining Planning Permission
If you intend to construct, alter, demolish, relocate, subdivide or display signs then you will need to ensure that your proposal meets the requirements of the Planning Scheme. Check with our Planning Officers to see if you need to lodge a Planning Application. Unauthorised development, use or building without the required consent may result in legal action and associated costs.
Planning Scheme
The main local planning control for the municipality is the Sorell Interim Planning Scheme 2015. You can view a copy of the Planning Scheme on the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s iPlan website – http://www.iplan.tas.gov.au/pages/plan/book.aspx?exhibit=sorips. It is designed to provide a balance, and the regulations contained within it are there to keep the development of Sorell’s coastal, industrial, commercial, residential, rural and public use areas on an even keel and in a sustainable manner. The Planning Scheme meets the legislative requirements of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (the Act). The Act ensures that the responsibility for resource management and planning is shared in Tasmania, between different spheres of government, industry and the community.
Visitor Accommodation
Please visit for more information: https://www.planningreform.tas.gov.au/facts/visitor-accommodation-reforms
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Currently Advertised Applications:
5.2020.189.1 Development Application 2778 Tasman Highway, Orielton - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (4.0 MiB)
5.2020.391.1 Development Application 15 Northsun Place, Midway Point - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (2.8 MiB)
5.2020.414.1 Development Application 7 Elise Drive, Dodges Ferry - Representation Close Monday 3rd May 2021 (4.0 MiB)
5.2020.461.1 Development Application 31 Knights Road Connelleys Marsh Representatoons Close Monday 26th April 2021 (4.3 MiB)
5.2020.469.1 Development Application 3 Statesman Court Sorell Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (2.4 MiB)
5.2020.471.1 Development Application 9 Harback Court,Midway Point Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (5.8 MiB)
5.2020.477.1 Development Application 392 Carlton River Road, Carlton River - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (2.6 MiB)
5.2020.485.1 Development Application 18 Church Street, Dodges Ferry - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (1.6 MiB)
5.2021.16.1 Development Application 39 Sweetwater Road, Midway Point - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (3.3 MiB)
5.2021.39.1 Development Application 9 Pelham Street, Sorell - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (21.3 MiB)
5.2021.41.1 Development Application 1 Pengana Street Dodges Ferry Representations Close Monday 26th April 2021 (2.1 MiB)
5.2021.42.1 Development Application 36 Whitelea Court, Sorell - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (2.4 MiB)
5.2021.43.1 Development Application 774 Primrose Sands Road Primrose Sands Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (3.9 MiB)
5.2021.47.1 Development Application 6 Lloyd Street, Carlton - Representation Close Monday 3rd May 2021 (2.9 MiB)
5.2021.48.1 Development Application 8 Fresne Way Sorell Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (3.9 MiB)
5.2021.50.1 Development Application 3 Renmore Court Carlton Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (2.8 MiB)
5.2021.56.1 Development Application 1 Fresne Way, Sorell (CT18036918) - Representation Close Monday 3rd May 2021 (5.0 MiB)
5.2021.57.1 Development Application 297 Primrose Sands Road, Prirmose Sands - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (1.6 MiB)
5.2021.61.1 Development Application- 37 Carlton Beach Road Dodges Ferry Representations Close 21st April 2021 (2.9 MiB)
5.2021.62.1 Development Application 34 Whitelea Court, Sorell - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (3.3 MiB)
5.2021.64.1 Development Application 55 Sandpiper Drive, Midway Point - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (2.3 MiB)
5.2021.66.1 Development Application 27 Carlton Beach Road, Dodges Ferry - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (2.3 MiB)
5.2021.69.1 Development Application 9 Heatherbell Road, Forcett - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (1.7 MiB)
5.2021.70.1 Development Application Lot 1 Bay Road Boomer Bay Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (4.2 MiB)
5.2021.71.1 Development Application 68 Pennington Drive, Sorell - Representation Close Monday 3rd May 2021 (5.9 MiB)
5.2021.74.1 Development Application 19 Clover Court Carlton Representations Close Wednesday 21st April 2021 (4.4 MiB)
5.2021.76.1 Development Application 4 Ollie Drive, Sorell - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (1.9 MiB)
5.2021.77.1 Development Application 177 Josephs Road, Carlton - Representation Close Monday 3rd May 2021 (2.2 MiB)
5.2021.78.1 Development Application 297 Prirmsoe Sands Road, Primrose Sands - Representation Close Wednesday 14th April 2021 (1.8 MiB)
5.2021.79.1 Development Application 22 Valley View Close, Sorell - Representation Close Monday 3rd May 2021 (2.9 MiB)