Have your say on the Draft Westbury Historic Town Centre Character Study

Meander Valley Council is excited to invite you to have your say on the Draft Westbury Historic Town Centre Character Study. This document seeks to identify and describe the unique character of Westbury’s historic township area and to provide recommendations for enhancing and preserving this character through town planning and urban design solutions.

Previous community consultation in late 2025 showed strong support for protecting the historic centre of Westbury, with priorities including preservation of heritage buildings and trees, sensitive infill, improved public realm design, and better activation of the area for visitors and locals. Concerns focused on unsympathetic development, loss of character through modern building forms, and incremental changes — such as streetscape works — that could erode heritage values.

The Study has found that the historic centre is a strong example of Tasmania’s early colonial settlement character. Protecting and enhancing this area will support community identity, heritage values, and local economic opportunities.

Download the Draft Westbury Historic Town Centre Character Study below. The results of the previous round of community consultation can be found within Section 7 and Appendix A of the Character Study.

If you'd like to provide feedback on the study, please share your thoughts by 16 May 2026.

You can let us know your views by one of the following methods.

Written feedback

Provide your written comments by: 

• filling out the feedback form below
• emailing planning@mvc.tas.gov.au
• sending your feedback by mail to 26 Lyall Street, Westbury, Tasmania 7303.

Drop-in session

Chat to Councillors and planning staff directly at the drop-in session at the Westbury Recreation Ground & Function Centre, 21 Franklin St, Westbury TAS 7303, from 4pm - 6pm on Wednesday 29th April. 

Organise a time to chat

Contact Council to arrange a time to chat in-person at Council’s office at 26 Lyall Street Westbury. Organise this by

• sending an email to mail@mvc.tas.gov.au or 
• phoning 6393 5300 between 8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday