Meander Valley Planning Scheme
What is the Planning Scheme?
The Planning Scheme is a set of regulations that guide the use and development of land.
Most property development is assessed under the Planning Scheme. Some works of a minor nature are exempt from assessment.
Approval of the Meander Valley Local Provisions Schedule for the Tasmanian Planning Scheme
The Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved the Meander Valley Local Provisions Schedule which commenced the operation of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme in the Meander Valley municipality on 19 April 2021. This replaces the Meander Valley Interim Planning Scheme 2013 which is no longer in effect.
All development proposals will now be assessed under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, which in Meander Valley is made up of the State Planning Provisions and the Meander Valley Local Provisions Schedule and includes:
• The zone maps and the associated State Planning Provisions for each zone;
• Particular Purpose Zone;
• Specific Area Plans – maps and associated local provisions;
• Site Specific Qualifications;
• Code overlay maps and the associated State Planning Provisions for each overlay;
• Code lists.
The planning scheme maps and the written provisions of the planning scheme can be viewed on the Tasmanian Government iplan website at www.iplan.tas.gov.au by clicking Meander Valley in the list of planning schemes.
To view a copy of the approved Meander Valley Local Provisions Schedule, click here
For more details about the transition process or to view the Draft Meander Valley Local Provisions Schedule, click here
Notice of Amendment to the to the Meander Valley Local Provision Schedule
At the meeting held on 12 July 2022, Meander Valley Council certified draft amendment 1/2022 to the Meander Valley Local Provision Schedule to:
- rezone the portion of land described in the certification document at Longvista Road, Blackstone Heights with Certificate of Title reference 141734/8 from Open Space Zone to Environmental Management Zone and Low Density Residential Zone.
Pursuant to s40G, 40H & 40J of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the draft amendment is available for public inspection. Any person may make a representation during the exhibition period commencing Saturday 16 July 2022 and closing Monday 15 August 2022.
Written representations are to be addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 102, Westbury, 7303, or by email to planning@mvc.tas.gov.au. Please include a contact phone number. Please note any representations lodged will be available for public viewing.
For further information contact Council’s Planning Department on 6393 5320.
To view a copy of a copy of the draft amendment, click here.
Notice of Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Meander Valley
Notice is hereby given that the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved Amendment 3-2020 to:
- Amend the planning scheme map to add the outline and notation of the area contained in SAP MEA-S23.0 Neptune Drive Specific Area Plan, to apply to CT’s: 146423/1, 112632/3,112632/1, 121359/1 and a portion of 146423/2
- Insert MEA-S23.0 – Neptune Drive Specifc Area Plan into MEA – Specifc Area Plans of the Local Provisions Schedule.
The approved amendment will come into operation on 31 March 2022.
To view a copy of the approved amendment, click here
Notice of Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Meander Valley
Notice is hereby given that the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved Amendment 2-2021 to:
- Remove CT’s: 108079/1 and 15169/1 from the MEA-S11.0 Westbury Specific Area Plan.
The approved amendment came into operation on 25 March 2022.
To view a copy of the approved amendment, click here
Notice of Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Meander Valley
Notice is hereby given that the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved Amendment 4-2020 to:
- Rezone part of 100 Country Club Avenue, Prospect Vale (CT’s: 119422/1 & 33678/1) from Major Tourism and Landscape Conservation to General Residential.
- Apply MEA-S22.0 Country Club Estate Specific Area Plan, to part of 100 Country Club Avenue, Prospect Vale (CT’s 119422/1 & 33678/1).
- Amend the boundary of the MEA-S18.0 Travellers Rest Specific Area Plan applying to part of 100 Country Club Avenue Prospect Vale (CT: 119422/1).
- Amend the scenic protection area overlay applying to part of 100 Country Club Avenue, Prospect Vale (CT: 119422/1).
The approved amendment came into operation on 1 March 2022.
To view a copy of the approved amendment, click here
Notice of Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Meander Valley
Notice is hereby given that the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved Amendment 1-2021 to:
1. Remove clause MEA-S15.8.1 A2 and P2 from the Upper Golden Valley Specific Area Plan.
The approved amendment came into operation on 29 November 2021.
To view a copy of the approved amendment, click here
Notice of Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Meander Valley
Notice is hereby given that the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved Amendment 1-2020 to:
- Rezone land bound by Dexter Street, Jones Street, Taylor Street and Shadforth Street (CT's: 15169/1 & 108079/1) from Low Density Residential to General Residential; and
- Rezone CT: 129482/2 and a portion of Crown land north of Quamby Brook from Agriculture to Utilities.
The approved amendment came into operation on 16 June 2021.
To view a copy of the approved amendment, click here
Notice of Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Meander Valley
Notice is hereby given that the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved Amendment 2-2020 to:
- Rezone 2 Panorama Road and part of 12 Neptune Drive, Blackstone Heights from Low Density Residential to Local Business; and
- Insert the Blackstone Heights Local Business Specific Area Plan.
The approved amendment came into operation on 2 June 2021.
To view a copy of the approved amendment, click here
Use Discover Meander Valley to find out more about a property
Discover Meander Valley is Council's local mapping software. You can view planning maps, current development applications and perform a property search.
Click on the link below and select the "Development" button. Click on the map or enter the address of a property to perform a search and generate a report that can be downloaded and/or printed. If you have a question about a particular property, you can email Council's Development Services Department directly by clicking on the Property Enquiry button.
