Central Highlands Planning Scheme 1998 August 2004

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
PLANNING SCHEME 1998

(revised and updated as at 180708)
CONTENTS
Page PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS OBJECTIVES OF THE PLANNING SCHEME ZONES, OBJECTIVES, TABLES AND STANDARDS PART 4 PART 5 PART 6 PART 7 PART 8 SIGNS HERITAGE PROVISIONS RIVERSIDE, LAKESIDE AND WETLANDS AREAS SETTLEMENT INVESTIGATION AREAS POTENTIAL IMPACT AREAS VILLAGE ZONE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE HOLIDAY RESIDENTIAL ZONE RURAL ZONE CONSERVATION ZONE WATER CONSERVATION ZONE FORESTRY PURPOSES ZONE INDUSTRIAL ZONE ROAD ZONE 09 11 13 15 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 28 30 32 02 07
SCHEDULES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DEFINITIONS EXEMPTIONS ROAD HIERACHY. ACCESS AND SETBACKS HERITAGE SITES HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS PLANNING PERMITS : MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR PLANNING PERMIT TABLE OF USES 33 41 44 52 55 57 60 62
Central Highlands Planning Scheme 1998 Page 1
PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
What is the Planning Scheme and What Area Does it Cover? 1.1 The Central Highlands Planning Scheme comprises the Ordinance with its Schedules (this written document) and the Plan (which comprises a series of maps identifying zones and other details mentioned in the Ordinance). The Central Highlands Council administers the Planning Scheme - which applies to all land within its Council Area.
How Does the Planning Scheme Fit Into the State Planning System? 1.2 The Land Use and Planning Approvals Act 1993 requires the preparation of this Planning Scheme and governs its operation within the objectives as outlined in Part 2 of it, as follows:(a) To promote the sustainable development of natural and physical resources and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity; and To provide for the fair, orderly and sustainable use and development of air, land and water; and To encourage public involvement in resource management and planning ; and To facilitate economic development in accordance with the objectives set out in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c); and To promote the sharing of responsibility for resource management and planning between the different spheres of Government, the community and industry in the State.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
How Does the Planning Scheme Affect Me? 1.3 The Scheme contains a series of controls over land use and development throughout the Council Area. The use of land or carrying out of development contrary to the provisions of the Scheme or any conditions or restrictions imposed by the Council is an offence.
Can the Scheme Stop An Existing Use of Land or a Building? 1.4 Nothing in this Scheme shall prevent the continuation of any existing use and/or development right afforded by Section 20 (3) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.
Does the Planning Scheme Deal With All Approvals? 1.5 An approval granted under this Scheme does not overcome the need for other approvals from other authorities under other legislation or by-laws.
What Happens to Previous Town Planning Ordinances? 1.6 This Planning Scheme repeals and replaces all town planning controls previously operating in the Council Area - including Bothwell Section 46 Planning Scheme No 3 of 1990 Great Lakes, Bothwell Section 46 Planning Scheme No 4 of 1990, Campbell Town Section 46 Planning Scheme No 1 of 1991, Deloraine Section 46 Planning Scheme No 1 of 1990, Green Ponds Planning Scheme 1985, Hamilton Section 46 Planning Scheme No 4 of 1993, Longford Section 46 Planning Scheme No 1 of 1993, Oatlands Section 46 Planning Scheme No 4 of 1991 and Ross Section 46 Planning Scheme No 1 of 1991.
How Are Land Uses and Developments Defined? 1.7 Developments are defined in Schedule 1 of this Scheme. Where a specific development is not listed in Schedule 1, Council is to determine the definition most closely matching it. Ancillary Use is defined as any development which is a necessary, integral and subservient part of an existing or proposed use or development and will be defined and treated in the same manner as the development of which it is part. [An example is a lot which contains an industry and a cottage. If the cottage is occupied by a caretaker for the industry then it is an Ancillary use, and defined and treated as part of the industry.] Multiple Use is any development which is not an integral and subservient part of an existing or proposed development and shall be defined and treated separately from that existing or proposed development. [An example is if a cottage on land used for an industry is occupied by a person not associated with the industry. The cottage would then be a Multiple use, and defined and treated as a house.]
What if My Building Burns Down? 1.8 Despite other provisions of this Scheme, Council must approve (with or without conditions) a planning permit for the rebuilding of a structure destroyed by fire only if the structure lawfully existed on the day this Scheme came into force, and the new structure has the same external dimensions and is rebuilt in similar materials as the old structure or other materials approved by Council.
Does Demolition Require a Planning Permit? 1.9 Demolition or removal of a building or works does not require a planning permit from the Council unless the building or work is: (a) located within a Heritage Conservation Area, or (b) listed in Schedule 4, or (c) listed in the Tasmanian Heritage Register, or (d) located within a Settlement Investigation Area, in which case such demolition is D Development (discretionary).
When is a Planning Permit Required? 1.10 Where a person proposes to change the use of land or to undertake development, a planning permit from the Council is required unless: (a) the proposal is categorised in this Scheme as "E" (exempted from planning permit), or (b) another specific provision of the Scheme overcomes the need for a planning permit, or, (c) the use or development is listed in Schedule 2.
How Are Land Use and Development Controlled? 1.11 Under this Scheme, all land in the Council Area is zoned. Part 3 sets out the objectives of each Zone and identifies controls on development. Development and land use are categorised in the following manner: (a) "E" Development (exempted from planning permit) - relevant developments listed in Part 3 or Schedule 2 may be undertaken without a planning permit if they comply with all provisions of the Scheme. A building or other approval may be required. "P" Development (permitted) - requires a planning permit. Proposals complying with all provisions of this Scheme must be approved by Council, and Council may impose any relevant conditions. "D" Development (discretionary) - requires a planning permit which can be refused or granted by Council (with or without conditions).
(b)
(c)
1.12
Other special provisions for certain types of development are set out in Parts 4-9 and in the Schedules to this Scheme.
What Matters Are Considered By Council When Deciding on a Planning Permit ? 1.13 Schedule 5 sets out matters to be considered by Council in its decision on an application for a planning permit.
Can an Existing Prohibited Building or Use be Extended? 1.14 Despite other provisions of this Scheme, Council may, at its absolute discretion, approve one only extension to a building, for development prohibited under this Scheme if: (a) (b) The building lawfully existed on the day this Scheme came into force, and The building was lawfully used for a development now prohibited under this Scheme, and The proposed extension does not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the existing building, and The existing use of the building will not be substantially intensified, and The proposal will further the objectives of the Scheme.
(c)
(d) (e)
Proposals for development referred to in this clause are to be categorised and treated as "D" (discretionary).
Can Existing Land Uses Be Changed? 1.15 Despite other provisions of this Scheme, Council may, at its absolute discretion, approve the change of an existing land use prohibited under this Scheme to another use also prohibited under this Scheme, but only if: (a) The original land use was lawfully commenced on the day this Scheme came into force, and has not been abandoned since that day, and The new use is not an intensification of the existing use, and The new use will have a less detrimental impact on the locality than the existing one and will further the objectives of the Scheme.
(b) (c)
Proposals referred to above are to be categorised and treated as "D" (discretionary).
Can Development Standards Be Varied? 1.16 Variations of Development Standards Subject to clause 1.11 (c), Council may relax development standards if it is satisfied that such a relaxation would not conflict with the Scheme or Zone Objectives. Any such application shall be in writing and must justify the relaxation.
What Information is Required for a Planning Application? 1.17 The information set out in Schedule 6 must accompany any application for a planning permit. The lack of such information may delay processing.
Can Council Consult With Other Bodies? 1.18 In respect of any application for a planning permit, Council may consult with any state agency or other group, body or person. Any use or development which, in Council's opinion or advised by the Tasmanian Fire Service, is within a bushfire prone area shall be referred to the Tasmanian Fire Service for advice. Council may impose such conditions as it deems necessary in respect of such use or development and may require a fire management plan for approval.
1.19
PART 2 - OBJECTIVES OF THE PLANNING SCHEME
2.1
General Objectives of the Planning Scheme are:(a) To promote the sustainable development of natural and physical resources and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity; To provide for the fair, orderly and sustainable use and development of air, land and water; To encourage public involvement in resource management and planning; To encourage economic development in accordance with the objectives listed above; To give effect to the relevant objectives of the Central Plateau, Midlands and Southern Midlands Strategic Plan and the Central Highlands Council Strategic Plan which are as follows:(i) To encourage sustainable long term use of appropriate areas for agricultural, pastoral and forestry activities. To strengthen the commercial and tourist roles of the existing townships and create an appropriate network of settlements to meet the needs of residents and visitors. To conserve significant vegetation, habitat and scenic resources. To encourage land use and development to occur in consideration of land capability. To maintain recreational values, including the wild fishery, and to expand opportunities for resource-related tourism. To protect places of cultural significance, and To reinforce the role of the area as a major water catchment for the generation of hydro-electric power, domestic water supply and irrigation.
(b)
(c) (d)
(e)
(ii)
(iii) (iv)
(v)
(vi) (vii)
2.2
Specific Objectives of the Planning Scheme are:(a) To consolidate urban development and promote as main urban centres Bothwell, Hamilton, Miena, Ouse and Wayatinah and to provide for their growth through the orderly provision of urban services. To encourage diverse uses and to foster the broadening of the economy of the Council area and of the region. To identify, protect and enhance the historic heritage of Bothwell and Hamilton. To encourage local service centres at Arthurs Lake Road, Derwent Bridge, Ellendale and Gretna. To encourage infilling and consolidation of development at Barren Tier, Bronte Park, Cramps Bay, Flintstone Drive, Gin Point, Headlam Road, Laycock Drive, London Lakes, Miena, Morass Bay, Shannon, Tarraleah, Tods Corner, Waddamana and Wilburville in accordance with the Holiday Residential zoning. To provide for a limited area of rural residential uses at Ellendale, Fentonbury and Westerway. To limit any growth in the informal settlements at Alanvale, Bradys Lake, Brandum Bay, Breona, Bronte Lagoon, Cramps Bay, Dago Point, Dee, Dee Lagoon, Doctors Point, Gin Point, Interlaken, Lagoon of Islands, Penstock Lagoon, Reynolds Neck and land in other areas (until their future is considered in detail and the requirements set out in Part 7 are satisfied) by categorising them as "Settlement Investigation Areas". To prevent further development in the informal settlements of Alma Tier, Apsley, Little Pine Lagoon, Northeast Lake Sorell and Diamond Bay (Lake Sorell). To prevent further subdivision in the informal settlements of Barren Tier, Morass Bay, Osterley, Pelham, Shannon and Strickland and Wilburville. To encourage the use of Meadowbank Lake and surrounding lands for recreation and tourism. To identify the need for organised, serviced caravan park and camping grounds in lakeside and other locations.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
PART 3 - ZONES, OBJECTIVES, & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
VILLAGE ZONE
1. The objectives of the Village Zone are: (a) To recognise Arthurs Lake Road, Bothwell, Derwent Bridge, Gretna, Hamilton, Miena, Ouse and Wayatinah as having local or specialist service roles. To facilitate the efficient and effective provision of services by the Council, other authorities and the private sector. To ensure that development is consistent with the character of existing streetscape and townscapes, and with the protection and enhancement of sites of heritage significance. To enhance the role and appearance of Derwent Bridge as a gateway to the World Heritage Area and to the encourage the provision of visitor facilities there.
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
"E" (exempted from planning permit) - home occupation, or as listed in Schedule 2. "P" (permitted) - agriculture, consulting rooms, educational establishment, home industry, house (outside a heritage conservation area, not adjoining a heritage item), utility (minor). "D" (discretionary) - house (within a heritage conservation area or adjoining a heritage item), subdivision and developments not listed in items 2, 3 or 5. "X" (prohibited) - abattoir, animal establishment, aquaculture, extractive industry, feedlot, forestry, industry, institution, offensive or hazardous industry, saleyard, timber mill, scrap yard. Development is prohibited if the land is not suitable by reason of access, fire safety or unless treatment and disposal of sewage and sullage can be provided to Councils satisfaction.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Development Standards: Minimum lot area Arthurs Lake Road Bothwell Derwent Bridge Gretna Hamilton Miena Ouse Wayatinah 3000 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 750 m2 550 m2
Minimum frontage to a road - 12.0 metres, except for a rear lot which must have a minimum frontage of 4.0 metres.
Maximum plot ratio - 45%. Maximum building height - 8.0 metres.
Front setback - no less than the prevailing building setback or six metres whichever is the greater. Except at Derwent Bridge where the setback north of the Lyell Highway shall be one third of lot depth or south of the highway be 50 metres.
Side and rear setbacks - one metre for walls of a height of up to three metres, plus 300 mm for each extra metre of wall height over three metres.
Appearance - all development is to be sited and designed to enhance the character and appearance of the village and its streetscape, and is not to detract from any heritage item or heritage conservation area.
7.
Village Zone at Arthurs Lake Road Notwithstanding any other provision of this Scheme, any and all development within the Village Zone designated at Arthurs Lake Road shall be D (discretionary) and shall be limited only to caravan park, home occupation, house (used in conjunction with a business in this zone), recreation facility, restaurant, service station, shop, utility (minor), vehicle workshop or visitor accommodation.
8.
Preferred Business Area - Bothwell Within the Village Zone for Bothwell, Council will encourage business and commercial activities within the central area marked on the Scheme Map, and may refuse such activities outside this area.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE

1. The objectives of the Rural Residential Zone are: (a) To acknowledge the demand for full-time residential occupancy in a rural setting within commuting distance of centres of employment. To preserve low density residential amenity while encouraging other appropriate activities in this mixed use Zone. To complement housing opportunities in Village Zones.
(b)
(c)
2.
"E" (exempt) - agriculture, home occupation, or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - animal establishment, consulting rooms, home industry, house (complying with items 6 & 7 below), utility (minor), visitor accommodation (1 only).
4.
"D" (discretionary) - aquaculture, boarding house, bulk store, business premises, caravan park, community facility, depot, dual occupancy, educational establishment, entertainment facility, forestry, garden centre, health centre, hospital, house, light industry, recreation facility, research and development facility, restaurant, roadside stall, rural industry, saleyard, service station, shop, subdivisions (which comply with the provisions in items 5 & 7 below and all other relevant provisions of this Scheme), transport terminal, utility (major), visitor accommodation (up to six units), welfare building.
5.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 2, 3 or 4 above. Development on unserviced land is prohibited if the land is not suitable by reason of access, fire safety or for the treatment and disposal of sullage and sewage within the boundary of any proposed lot to the satisfaction of Council.
6.
Subdivisions within the Westerway-Fentonbury Water District Area are to be referred to the relevant Council for comment.
7.
Development Standards: Minimum lot area - 2 ha.
Maximum depth to width ratio of 3:1
Maximum height - not greater than eight metres.
Setback from a road - 10 metres or as set out in Schedule 3 whichever is the greater.
Setback from any other boundary - not less than ten metres - except that minor or ancillary buildings not intended for regular human occupation or intensive activities (such as garages, carports and sheds) may be sited closer subject to Council approval.
Appearance - all buildings are to be designed and sited to enhance the character and appearance of the neighbourhood.
One house may be erected on a lot of at least 550 square metres which existed at the appointed day, subject to compliance with item 5.
8.
Preferred Business Area - Ellendale Within the Rural Residential Zone for Ellendale, Council will encourage business and commercial activities within the central area marked on the Scheme Map, and may refuse such activities outside this area.
HOLIDAY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

1. The objectives of the Holiday Residential Zone are: (a) To recognise the special requirements of holiday residential development in Alanvale, Allisons Road, Barren Tier, Bradys Lake, Brandum Bay, Bronte Lagoon, Bronte Park, Brownie Bay, Cramps Bay, Doctors Point, Dee Lagoon, Flintstone Drive, Gin Point, Haulage Hill, Headlam Road, Interlaken, Jillet Road, Johnstones Road, Laycock Drive, Little Pine Lagoon, London Lakes, Miena, Morass Bay, Rainbow Road, Reynolds Neck, Shannon, South Breona, Tarraleah, Tods Corner, Tods Corner (Gin Point), Waddamana, Warners Road and Wilburville where the demand is primarily for holiday, recreational or specialist educational activities. To consolidate housing development for holiday and recreational purposes in appropriate areas. To facilitate the effective and efficient provision of services by Council and other authorities. To ensure that development is consistent with the character, requirements and natural environment of holiday recreation areas. To control adverse impacts and to restrict interference from incompatible activities.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
2.
"E" (exempt) - home occupation or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - home industry, house, visitor accommodation (1 unit only), utility (minor).
4.
"D" (discretionary) - caravan park, community facility, consulting rooms, educational establishment, entertainment facility, garden centre, hotel, recreation facility, shop, subdivisions (which comply with the standards in item 5 and 6 below, and all other relevant provisions of this Scheme), utility (major), visitor accommodation.
5.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 2, 3 or 4 above. Development is prohibited if the land is not suitable by reason of access, the need for excessive tree clearing, fire safety or other relevant circumstances. For these reasons, minimum lot areas and their configuration cannot be identified without consultation with, and assessment by, Council in each case. Development is prohibited unless treatment and disposal of sewage and sullage can be provided to Councils satisfaction.
6.
Development Standards: Subdivision must not result in a change of use without the approval of Council (if required) and must not provide for additional direct access to any road of Category 2 or 3 listed in Schedule 3. Council shall consult with the Tasmanian Fire Service regarding subdivisions and new buildings on existing lots, and may impose any conditions arising therefrom. Maximum plot ratio - 45%. Building height - maximum eight metres. Notwithstanding the maximum plot ratio and maximum building height specified above, at Wilburville all buildings on a lot located between Arthurs Lake Road and Arthurs Lake shall have a maximum total floor area of 300 square metres, and a maximum height of 5 metres Roof pitch - no flatter than 22.5 degrees. Front setback - no less than eight metres or as specified in Schedule 3 - whichever is the greater. Side and rear setbacks - one metre setback for walls up to three metres high, plus 300 mm for each metre of wall height over three metres. Council may approve, subject to conditions if relevant, buildings built to side or rear boundaries on an existing sub-minimal lot. Lot boundaries are not to be fenced. Appearance - buildings are to be sited and designed to respect their setting; the materials and colours of the outer walls and roof are to blend with the surrounding environment. Preference is to be given to natural stone and timber but any material finished or painted in natural earth matt colours such as fawn, mid-browns, muted greens and blues, or greys may be acceptable. Council may impose conditions to ensure that the appearance of any building meets the above requirements. Development should be designed and sited in such a way as to maximise the retention of existing native vegetation. An application for a permit shall include a plan of any vegetation to be cleared. The clearing of land and any site works shall be limited to the area approved by Council for a particular development. Owners and occupiers are encouraged to establish native flora and to remove other species. Trees are not to be felled or pruned without the prior approval of the Council. New wells for the purpose of water supply or disposal are not to be constructed without Council approval (which may be refused on considerations such as existing or future pollution, additional effluent disposal, health, safety or others). Council may require existing wells to be removed or filled in as a condition of any planning permit.
RURAL ZONE
1. The objectives of the Rural Zone are: (a) To encourage and facilitate the development of rural land for sustainable long-term agriculture or pastoral activities, and other uses. To protect rural resources from conversion to other uses. To allow for non agricultural activities in locations which will not constrain agricultural or pastoral activities or resources.
(b) (c)
2.
"E" (exempted from planning permit) - agriculture, animal establishment, home industry, home occupation or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - feedlot, forestry (in accordance with an approved Timber Harvesting Plan - if applicable), house (on a new lot), rural industry, saleyard, utility (minor), visitor accommodation (1 unit only).
4.
"D" (discretionary) - abattoir, aquaculture, bulk store, business premises, caravan park, community facility, consulting rooms, depot, dual occupancy, educational establishment, entertainment facility, extractive industry, forestry (without an approved Timber Harvesting Plan), garden centre, hospital, house on existing lot, industry, institution, light industry, offensive or hazardous industry, recreation facility, research and development facility, restaurant, roadside stall, rural workers dwelling, scrap yard, subdivision, timber mill, transport terminal, utility (major), vehicle workshop, visitor accommodation (more than one unit).
5.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 2, 3 or 4 above. Development is prohibited unless treatment and disposal of sewage and sullage can be provided to Councils satisfaction.
6.
Development Standards
Subdivisions
(a) (b)
All new lots shall contain an area of at least 20 hectares. In special circumstances, lots of less than 20 hectares may be approved subject to compliance with: (i) The following aims and objectives: Prime agricultural land shall be protected from conversion to nonagricultural uses. Productive agricultural land shall be protected from conversion to non-agricultural uses where it is significant for agriculture and/or for uses related to agriculture. Prime agricultural land shall only be taken out of agricultural production or out of potential agricultural production where there is an overriding need for the development in terms of public benefit and no other site is suitable for the particular purpose. Agricultural land shall be managed on a sustainable basis.
(ii)
Submission of full details of the proposal prepared by a suitably qualified independent agricultural consultant including: written statement justifying the proposal and giving reasons why compliance with the development standards of the rural zone is unreasonable or unnecessary in the circumstances of the proposal, and/or would tend to hinder the attainment of the above aims and objectives, a full report identifying the agricultural capacity of the subject land and balance land, and methods to safeguard the agricultural productivity of both.
(c)
New lots on, or boundary adjustments to, land encompassing existing buildings able to be used for habitable purposes shall provide setbacks of 100 metres to all boundaries except those to Road Zones.
Setbacks New buildings used, or to be used, for habitable purposes shall be provided with setbacks of:(i) 30 metres to the boundary of any Road Zone (or greater distance if required by Schedule 3), and 100 metres to any other boundary.
(ii)
CONSERVATION ZONE
1. (a) The objectives of the Conservation Zone are: To recognise the use and management of land as Protected Areas, Lakeside Reserves, Crown Reserves (Recreation), Council owned land, land administered or managed by or vested in the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and other land of special conservation significance. To acknowledge the importance (for nature and water conservation, domestic water supplies, irrigation and outdoor recreation) of lakes and other water bodies. To provide for appropriate access to and for the use and development of such lands and waters in accordance with the provisions of relevant statutory Management Plans, State Policies and future development plans. To recognise the open space requirements for residents of, and visitors to, the Municipal Area.
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
"E" (exempt) - home occupation or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - home industry, utility (minor).
4.
"D" (discretionary) - agriculture, aquaculture, caravan park, community facility, development associated with the management of land within this zone, educational establishment, entertainment facility, forestry (in accordance with an approved Timber Harvesting Plan), recreation facility, research and development facility, subdivision (complying with all other relevant provisions of this Scheme), utility (major), visitor accommodation.
5.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in clause 2, 3 or 4 above.
Development is prohibited if the land is not suitable by reason of access, fire safety or for the treatment and disposal of sullage and sewage within the boundary of any proposed lot.
6.
Subdivision is ("D") discretionary development and shall be consistent with an approved statutory Management Plan, State Policy or development plan.
7.
Development Standards: Height - maximum of eight metres. Setbacks Front - as required by Schedule 3. Side and rear - ten metres except for minor or ancillary buildings not used for regular human occupation or intensive activities (such as garages, carports, sheds, etc.). Appearance - all development is to be sited and designed to respect the natural environment.
WATER CONSERVATION ZONE

1. The objectives of the Water Conservation Zone are: (a) To recognise the ownership and management of lands by the HydroElectric Commission and others. To acknowledge the importance (for nature and water conservation, domestic water supplies, irrigation and for outdoor recreation) of lakes and other water bodies forming part of the Hydro-Electric Commission's water supply systems. To acknowledge the importance (for nature conservation, forestry and outdoor recreation) of lands owned by the Hydro-Electric Commission.
(b)
(c)
2.
"E" (exempt) - agriculture or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - forestry (in accordance with an approved Timber Harvesting Plan), utility (minor).
4.
"D" (discretionary) - aquaculture, caravan park, community facility, depot, educational establishment, entertainment facility, forestry (without an approved Timber Harvesting Plan), light industry, recreation facility, research and development facility, subdivision (complying with all relevant provisions of and not prohibited by this Scheme), visitor accommodation, utility (major).
5.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 2, 3 or 4 above. Development is prohibited if the land is not suitable by reason of access, fire safety or unless treatment and disposal of sewage and sullage can be provided to Councils satisfaction.
6.
Development Standards: Setbacks - minimum setbacks as set out in Schedule 3 - where relevant. Appearance - all buildings shall be designed and sited to blend with the natural landscape.
FORESTRY PURPOSES ZONE

1. The objectives of the Forestry Purposes Zone are: (a) To recognise the management of Crown lands as State Forest including Forest Reserves and land used for forest products with the approval of the relevant authority. To provide for forestry and related purposes as may be the subject of relevant statutory plans (including Working Plans, Forest Management Plans and Timber Harvesting Plans) or other policies of Forestry Tasmania.
(b)
2.
"E" (exempt) - agriculture or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - timber mill, utility (minor).
4.
"D" (discretionary) - aquaculture, depot, extractive industry, forestry (where an approved Timber Harvesting Plan is not required), garden centre, recreation facility, research and development facility, rural industry, subdivision (complying with item 6 below, and all other relevant provisions of this Scheme), utility (major).
5.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 2, 3 or 4 above. Development is prohibited if the land is not suitable by reason of access, fire safety or for the treatment and disposal of sullage and sewage within the boundary of any proposed lot. Subdivision shall be permitted only where required to bring a statutory plan or policy of Forestry Tasmania into effect.
6.
Development Standards: Front setbacks - minimum setback as set out in Schedule 3 or 30 metres whichever is the greater. Side and rear setbacks - ten metres except for minor or ancillary buildings not to be used for regular human occupation or use (such as garages, carports, sheds and the like). Appearance - all buildings are to be designed and sited to blend with the natural landscape.
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
1. The objectives of the Industrial Zone are: (a) To encourage industrial development in Bothwell appropriate to the needs and requirements of the Council Area. To identify land suitable for, and encourage, industrial development which is not appropriate in other parts of the Council area. To consolidate industrial activities in suitable and appropriate areas. To facilitate the efficient and effective provision of services by Council and other authorities. To control the impacts of industrial activities.
(b)
(c) (d)
(e)
2.
"E" (exempted from planning permit) - utility (minor) or as listed in Schedule 2.
3.
"P" (permitted) - business premises, depot, garden centre, industry, light industry, research and development facility, rural industry, scrap yard, service station, transport terminal, vehicle workshop.
4.
"D" (discretionary) - all others not mentioned in items 2, 3 or 5.
5.
"X" (prohibited) - agriculture, animal establishment, aquaculture, boarding house, caravan park, consulting rooms, dual occupancy, feedlot, forestry, health centre, home industry, home occupation, hospital, house, institution, multi-unit development, offensive or hazardous industry, roadside stall, rural workers dwelling, saleyard, visitor accommodation, welfare building.
6.
Development Standards: Development Standards shall, subject to statutory provisions, be to Councils satisfaction - having regard to industrial and community amenity and requirements.
ROAD ZONE
1. The objectives of the Road Zone are: (a) To retain the safe and effective passage of vehicles, pedestrians or stock over all roads. To control adverse impacts of signage and development within road reserves.
(b)
2.
All public roads are deemed to run within a road zone regardless of designation on the Plan.
3.
"E" (exempt) - underground utility (minor), signs and other development erected by a public authority to encourage the safe and effective use of the road system, maintenance of public utilities, road maintenance and minor roadworks not changing the character or capacity of the road or as listed in Schedule 2.
4.
"P" (permitted) - above ground utility (minor).
5.
"D" (discretionary) - amenity or rest areas, roadworks, information bays, installation and/or erection of public utilities, road depots, road stockpiles, tourist features and look-outs including parking areas, utility services (major) and weighing stations.
6.
"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 3, 4 or 5 above.
7.
Development Standards: Road intersection design must comply with Schedule 3.
PART 4 - SIGNS
4.1
The purpose of this Part is to assist residents, travellers and visitors to the Council Area by providing for appropriate signage which does not cause undue adverse visual or other impacts.
4.2
"E" (exempt) development - includes signs which comply with Clause 4.5 (d), are not illuminated, would fit within a rectangle 1.2 metres long and 0.6 metres high, refer only to a place or premises to which they are affixed and/or contain the following: (a) identification or description of the place, premises, persons residing or carrying on an occupation therein, particulars of any occupation carried on and any directions or cautions as are usual for that occupation, notices required or permitted by or under any Act, notice that the place or premises is for sale, lease or under construction together with particulars, particulars of any activities held or to be held therein, details of any affiliation with a trade, professional or other association relevant to the business conducted therein, particulars of elections, activities or entertainments (but only if carried out for non-commercial purposes) and are not on display for more than 60 days in any one year,
(b)
(c) (d)
(e) (f)
(g)
(h)
a public notice on land owned or controlled by any public authority, or a sign relating to a community facility, signs not visible from a road, river, lake or other public place.
(i)
4.3
"P" (permitted) development - nil.
4.4
"D" (discretionary) development - any sign other than one which is "E" (exempt) or "X" (prohibited) and which complies with the development standards set out in clause 4.5 below.
4.5
"X" (prohibited) development - includes signs which: (a) create hazardous or unsafe conditions or resemble the lights of emergency vehicles, in all zones except Village and Industrial are unrelated to the use of the lot on which they are proposed - unless they have the specific purpose of directing the travelling public to buildings or places of tourist interest, and: (i) (ii) relate to a specific building or place, and have as their principal purpose the direction of the public to that building or place, and have dimensions, overall size, content, visual appearance and impact no greater than reasonably required to so direct the travelling public.
(b)
(iii)
(c)
in any heritage conservation area are larger than two square metres in area, or are of a height more than 3.5 metres above ground. signs must not unreasonably obstruct or reflect sunlight or daylight to any building, or cause a reduction in visual amenity in the neighbourhood by virtue of size, colour, content, movement, illumination, position, shape, standard of design or construction, or diminish the visibility of other signs or neighbouring property.
(d)
PART 5 - HERITAGE PROVISIONS
5.1
The aims and objectives of the Heritage Provisions are: (a) To conserve the historic, natural and indigenous heritage of land covered by this Scheme, To integrate heritage conservation into the planning and development control processes, To provide for public involvement in conservation issues, and To ensure that development is undertaken in a manner sympathetic to, and does not detract from the heritage significance of the items and their settings, as well as streetscapes and landscapes and the distinctive character that they impart to the Council Area.
(b)
(c) (d)
5.2
Heritage Sites and Heritage Conservation Areas are listed in Schedule 4.
5.3
Any development of a Heritage Site or Heritage Conservation Area shall be deemed to be D (discretionary) in accordance with clause 1.11 (c) of Part 1.
5.4
In its consideration of an application for a permit (including a permit for a plan of subdivision) in respect of a Heritage Site, the Council shall have regard to the need to retain, preserve and enhance the site.
5.5
Before approving any new development adjoining a Heritage Site, Council must assess the effect that the proposed development will have on the heritage significance of the site.
5.6
Any new development in Heritage Conservation Areas shall be in harmony with the height, bulk, setbacks, materials, colours and finishes of existing buildings in that Area.
Heritage Advertisements, Notification and Consultation
5.7
In respect of the consideration referred to in clause 5.5, Council may consult with the Australian Heritage Commission, the National Trust, Department of Environment and Land Management or other group, body or person.
5.8
Where a proposal relates to land known by Council to contain an Aboriginal relic listed on the Tasmanian Aboriginal Site Index or land listed in Schedule 4, Council shall notify the Department of Environment and Land Management.
PART 6 - RIVERSIDE, LAKESIDE AND WETLAND AREAS
6.1
The aims and objectives of Riverside, Lakeside and Wetland Areas are: (a) To protect and enhance the aesthetic, landscape and ecological values, biodiversity and water quality of specified areas, To prevent unsustainable impacts such as land degradation, erosion, water pollution, sedimentation or disturbance of natural ecosystems or development which conflicts with the attributes of natural and heritage landscapes.
(b)
6.2
Such areas encompass those areas identified in Tables 1, 2 & 3 in this Part.
6.3
Normal farming practices are exempt from this Part where the land is used for agricultural purposes. Proposals to use land within those areas identified in Tables 1, 2 & 3 for agricultural purposes where the landscape is unmodified are D (discretionary).
6.4
Approvals granted under clause 6.3 for proposals involving substantial clearing of vegetation, excavation, land fill or drainage of land shall contain conditions which aim to protect natural systems as far as practicable, and require the retention of that vegetation which would be required to be retained for a commercial forestry operation under the Forest Practices Code existing at the appointed date.
6.5
Before considering any proposal under this Part, Council may consult with any relevant group, body or person.
TABLE 1 - LAKESIDE AREAS - 100 metres from the absolute high water mark or full supply level of the following lakes:
Arthurs Lake Bradys Lake Bronte Lagoon Clarence Lagoon Cluny Lagoon Dee Lagoon Great Lake Lagoon of Islands Lake Augusta Lake Big Jim Lake Binny Lake Catagunya Lake Crescent Lake Echo Lake Fergus
Lake King William Lake Meadowbank Lake Repulse Lake Samuel Lake Sorell Lake St Clair Laughing Jack Lagoon Little Pine Lagoon Pine Tier Lagoon Shannon Lagoon Travellers Rest Lake Tungatinah Lagoon Wayatinah Lagoon Woods Lake
TABLE 2 - RIVERSIDE AREAS - Derwent River 50 metres from either bank, and 30 metres from either bank of the following rivers (except for land in the Village Zones):
Broad River Clarence River Clyde River Dee River Florentine River Gordon River Jones River Lake River
Little Pine River Little River Nive River Ouse River Pine River Shannon River Tyenna River
TABLE 3 - WETLAND AREAS - 30 metres from the bank of the following areas:
Brown Marsh Clarence Lagoon Five Mile Marsh Johnsons Lagoon Lake Kay & Surrounds Wool Shed Lagoon
PART 7 - SETTLEMENT INVESTIGATION AREAS
7.1
The purpose of Settlement Investigation Areas is to delineate the informal settlements at Alanvale, Bradys Lake, Brandum Bay, Breona, Bronte Lagoon, Cramps Bay, Dago Point, Dee, Dee Lagoon, Doctors Point, Gin Point, Interlaken, Lagoon of Islands, Penstock Lagoon, Reynolds Neck, and land in other areas, and identify those investigations required for possible future development.
7.2
Such areas will be deemed to be suitable for Holiday Residential Zone if in Councils opinion: (a) the settlements can be restructured to appropriate densities, based on the minimum number or size of lots required to provide for acceptable and viable means of treatment and disposal of sewage and sullage, and access can be provided to the standards required by Council and other relevant authorities, and the Tasmania Fire Service considers that permanent residential occupation of the relevant areas would not constitute an unacceptable hazard in the case of bushfire, and the settlements will be structured in such a way that they will be socially and economically viable, not place an undue demand on social, welfare or emergency services and will be visually and environmentally acceptable, and development in the areas abutting State Roads outside a 60 kph speed zone can be effectively screened from passing traffic. the landowner and Council have finalised a binding agreement regarding items (a) to (e) above and the timing of required works.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
7.3
Despite any other provision of this Scheme, unless and until the relevant settlement investigation area designation is removed, no subdivision, new dwellings or building work shall be approved in these areas except as set out in clause 7.4 below.
7.4
Council may, at its absolute discretion and subject to clause 7.5, approve one only : (i) extension to the physical area of an existing dwelling and/or house (not being a kitchen, laundry, bathroom or other activity which would increase or intensify effluent generation or reduce existing effluent disposal) and being an amount up to 10% of the existing gross floor area, and new carport or garage or boatshed covering a total area (including roof) of up to 25 square metres.
(ii)
7.5
Council may approve works listed in clause 7.4 only if the structure: (i) (ii) is sited to Councils satisfaction, and would not affect or diminish existing effluent disposal systems or works, and would be located entirely within the physical area encompassed by any relevant lease, licence, curtilage or the like, and would not adversely affect the existing and/or future amenity of the subject dwelling or house, nearby developments or result in adverse appearance from the foreshore or surface of any water body, and would not adversely affect the health and safety (including bushfire access) of occupants or neighbours, and would not constrain the achievement of the matters set out in clause 7.2 above, and in respect of works listed in clause 7.4 (ii) - would not be used for habitable purposes and is the subject of such a condition of approval and is of a temporary nature and physically removable if required by the landowner.
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
7.6
Despite any other provision of this Scheme, all works covered by clause 7.4 require the planning approval of Council and shall be D (discretionary) development. Council will not be responsible for any claims in respect of approvals of the above works in the event that removal, alterations or demolition of such works may be required by any person in the future.
PART 8 - POTENTIAL IMPACT AREAS
8.1
The aims and objectives of the Potential Impact Areas are: (a) To identify particular uses or activities which may have a detrimental effect upon the health, safety or amenity of the surrounding land. To indicate areas within which certain forms of development may be constrained.
(b)
8.2
Potential Impact Areas encompass land around activities including refuse disposal sites, waste transfer stations, quarries, saleyards, sawmills, dairies, sewerage treatment works and the like. The extent of such areas is based on Standard Recommended Attenuation Distances (SRADs) within which emissions may cause nuisance or offence. SRADs vary according to the type of activity.
8.3
Some Potential Impact Areas are marked on the maps accompanying this Scheme; similar areas exist elsewhere. Persons proposing new or intensified activities of the kind listed in clause 8.2, or any other activity within Potential Impact Areas, are advised to consult Council in the first instance about applicable SRADs and possible constraints.
8.4
Unless prohibited, all development within a Potential Impact Area requires the planning approval of Council and is D (discretionary) development.
8.5
Applications for use or development within a Potential Impact Area shall be accompanied by a site assessment acceptable to Council including matters listed in Schedule 6.
8.6
Before considering any proposal under this Part, Council may consult with any group, body or person.
SCHEDULE 1 - DEFINITIONS
Except if the context or subject matter of this Scheme otherwise indicates or requires, the items below have the meanings ascribed to them. Those meanings apply to buildings, places and land used for the listed purposes.
"Abattoir" - the slaughtering or processing of any type of meat including any associated holding yards but excludes aquaculture or any boiling down or rendering operations or the manufacture of by-products. "Agriculture" - all descriptions of farming and grazing operations. "Alter" - in relation to a heritage item or to a building or work within a heritage conservation area includes structural changes to the outside of the item, building or work; or non-structural changes to the detail, fabric, finish or appearance of the outside of the item, building or work. "Ancillary use" - any development which is a necessary, integral and subservient part of an existing or proposed development and will be defined and treated in the same manner as the development of which it is part. "Animal establishment" - the breeding, boarding, training, keeping or caring of animals for commercial purposes, including a riding school and veterinary clinic. "Appointed day" - the day upon which this Scheme takes effect. "Aquaculture" - operations associated with farming in a water based environment but excludes any processing of the produce thereof other than the handling or packing of such. "Boarding-house" - accommodation, meals and laundry facilities provided to nontransient residents such as a house let in lodgings or lodging house, residential club or college, but excludes a hotel, motel or visitor accommodation. "Bulk store" - the sale (by wholesale, retail or auction), lease, hire or display of goods or materials (including timber) of a shape, size or weight requiring a large area for handling, storage, display or direct public vehicular access for loading, but excludes a saleyard and depot.
Bushfire prone areas - includes: (a) land within standing vegetation cover greater than 1 hectare (excluding grass lands on slopes less than five degrees); or (b) land within one hundred metres of standing vegetation cover greater than one hectare (excluding glass land on slopes less than five degrees).
"Business premises" - an occupation, profession or trade which provides a service directly and regularly to the public, but excludes development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Caravan park" - sites and ancillary facilities for the temporary accommodation of persons using more than one (1) caravan, campervan, mobile home, temporary cabin, or tent (i.e., a camping ground) and the like. "Community facility" - development on land owned or controlled by a public authority or a body of persons which may provide for the physical, social, religious, cultural or intellectual development or welfare of the local community but excludes development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Consulting rooms" - a room or number of rooms within a house or its curtilage or within a new building used by not more than three professionals who provide professional treatment or health care services (including dental and optical services) to the public. "Council" - the Central Highlands Council. "Depot" - the storage (but not lease, hire or sale) of plant, machinery, goods or materials used or intended to be used by the owner or occupier, but excludes development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Development" includes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the construction, exterior alteration or exterior decoration of a building; the demolition or removal of a building or work; the construction or carrying out of works; the use, subdivision or consolidation of land including buildings or airspace; the placing or relocating of a building or work on land; the construction or putting up for display of signs or hoardings;
but excludes any development of a class or description prescribed, from time to time, by the regulations made under the Land Use and Planning Approvals Act 1993 for the purposes of this definition.
"Development standard" - any dimension, requirement, condition or other standard set out in this Scheme. "Dual occupancy" - two dwellings on one lot meeting the following development standards: (a) (b) (c) site area of at least 500 square metres, plot ratio no greater than 0.4:1, one of the two dwellings must not exceed 90 square metres of gross floor area, the development must not place undue load on any existing or projected utility service or supply, at least one off street car parking space with suitable access must be provided to each dwelling, the dwellings must be physically attached, the development must not unreasonably interfere in any way with the amenity of adjoining properties or the locality. the dwellings remain on the same title.
(d)
(e)
(f) (g)
(h)
"Dwelling" - a room or suite of rooms constructed or adapted so as to be capable of occupation or use as a separate domicile. "Educational establishment" - a pre-school, nursery, day or child care centre, crche, kindergarten, school, college, technical college, academy, lecture hall, library, gallery or museum but excludes an institution. "Entertainment facility" - the provision of sport, entertainment, exhibitions or display including sports stadiums, showgrounds, race courses, theatres, cinemas, clubs, concert halls and the like. "Extractive industry" - any activity (including a mine) associated with the winning of metals, minerals or other material, including any washing, crushing, grinding, milling or size grading of metals, minerals, sand, gravel, clay, turf, peat moss, soil, rock, stone or similar substances. "Feedlot" - the farming of animals predominantly by hand and/or machinery based practices but excludes aquaculture.
"Floor" - that space within a building which is situated between one floor level and the floor level next above or if there is no floor above, the ceiling or roof above. "Forestry" - includes arboriculture, silviculture, forest protection, the cutting, dressing and preparation (other than in a timber mill) of wood and other forest products and includes roads associated with such activities. "Garden centre" - both the growing and retail sale of plants, whether or not ancillary garden products are also sold. "Gross floor area" - the sum of the areas of each floor of a building (measured to the outer face of the external enclosing walls at a height of 1400 millimetres above each floor level) including void spaces, mezzanines, stairways and the like -but excludes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) columns, fin walls, sun control devices and any elements, projections or works outside the general lines of the external walls; lift towers, cooling towers, machinery and plant rooms (including ancillary storage space) and vertical air conditioning ducts; car parking needed to meet Council's requirements (and any related internal access); goods loading space; internal public arcades and thoroughfares, terraces and balconies with outer walls less than 1400 mm high.
"Ground level" - the level of a site as if no development has taken place. "Health centre" - a building used by more than three persons who provide professional treatment or health care services (including dental and optical services) to the public as out-patients only, but excludes a hospital, consulting rooms or animal establishment. "Height" - the maximum vertical distance measured from any point of the ground level (as defined above) to the highest point of a building or structure (excluding minor protrusions such as chimneys) directly above that point. "Heritage conservation area" - land identified as such on the Plan or listed as such in Schedule 4. "Heritage item" - any item listed in Schedule 4. "Home industry" - a home occupation undertaken by the permanent residents of the dwelling, but where others are also employed but excludes development elsewhere defined in this schedule.
"Home occupation" - the use of a dwelling or associated land for the purpose of an activity but only if that use is undertaken by the permanent residents of the dwelling and does not interfere unreasonably in any way with the amenity of adjoining properties or the locality. "Hospital" - the provision of professional health care services (including preventative or convalescent care, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment and counselling) to people admitted as in-patients (whether or not out-patients are also cared for or treated there) but excludes an institution. "Hotel" - a public house, tavern or the like which requires licensing under the relevant liquor licensing laws. "House" - a dwelling which is the only dwelling erected or to be erected on a lot. "Industry" - the manufacturing, assembling, altering, repairing, renovating, ornamenting, finishing, cleaning, washing, dismantling, processing or adapting of any goods or articles, but excludes development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Institution" - a penal or reformative establishment. "Lot" - an area of land defined separately in a certificate of title or conveyance registered in the Office of the Registrar General or Recorder of Titles as at date of commencement of Planning Scheme. "Light industry" - an industry which does not impose any undue load on any existing or projected utility service or supply and in which the processes carried on, the transportation involved or the machinery or materials used do not interfere unreasonably with the amenity of the neighbourhood, but excludes development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Multi-unit development" - more than two dwellings on one lot and meeting the following development standards: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) site area of at least 250m2 per dwelling, plot ratio no more than 0.35:1, the development must not place undue load on any existing or projected utility service or supply, at least one off street car parking space per dwelling, with suitable access, the development must not unreasonably interfere in any way with the amenity of adjoining properties or the locality, the dwellings remain on the same title.
"Multiple use" - any development which is not an integral and subservient part of an existing or proposed development and shall be defined and treated separately from that existing or proposed development. "Offensive or hazardous industry" - means an industry where by the nature of its operations, raw materials, products, emissions or discharges is considered (by Council) to be potentially noxious or offensive, or to constitute a potential hazard to public health or safety which requires isolation from other land, buildings or activities. "Plan" - the series of maps illustrating zones and other details mentioned in this Scheme. "Plot ratio" - the ratio of the gross floor area of a building to the site area (as defined above) of the lot upon which a development exists and/or is to be erected. "Recreation facility" - sporting, recreation or leisure activities, whether or not operating for the purpose of gain, but does not include development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Research and development facility" - the development of electronic technology, biotechnology or other scientific discipline for application to commerce, industry, government or rural pursuits including administration, promotion, conferences, displays, laboratories, assembly and manufacturing. "Restaurant" - a building or place, the principal purpose of which is the provision of cooked food to the public whether consumed on or off the premises. "Roadside stall" - a building or place not exceeding 20 square metres in area where only primary products produced on the property are exposed or offered for sale or sold by retail. "Rural industry" - the handling, treating, processing or packing of primary products (including timber) and includes the servicing in a workshop of plant or equipment used for rural purposes in the locality. "Rural workers dwelling" - a second dwelling on an existing lot, which is to be used as the principal place of residence by a person employed in agriculture, aquaculture, feedlot, forestry, timber mill or rural industry and located on such land. "Saleyard" - land used for the sale of animals, and associated activities such as yarding, inspection, loading and unloading. "Scheme" - this Central Highlands Planning Scheme. "Scrap yard" - land used for the collection, storage, abandonment, salvage, recycling of second hand or scrap materials for resale.
"Service station" - the fuelling of motor vehicles involving the sale by retail of petrol, oil and other petroleum products whether or not the building or place is also used for any one or more of the following purposes: (a) (b) (c) (d) retail sale of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles; washing and greasing of motor vehicles; installation of accessories; repairing and servicing of motor vehicles (other than body building, panel beating or spray painting).
"Shop" - the display, hiring or selling of goods or materials (whether by retail or auction). "Sign" - the display of any symbol, message or other device for promotional purposes or for conveying information, instructions, directions or the like, whether or not the display includes the erection of a structure or the carrying out of a work. "Site area" - the area of land to which a proposal to build relates, excluding any land upon which the development is not permitted by this Scheme. Structure - includes any building, erection, works or the like. Subdivision - see development Sustainable development - means managing the use, development and protection of natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate, which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural well-being and for their health and safety while (a) sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources to meet the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations; and safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil and ecosystems; and avoiding, remedying or mitigating any adverse effects of activities on the environment.
(b) (c)
Timber Harvesting Plan - a plan approved under the provisions of the Forest Practices Code existing as at the date of commencement of this Scheme. "Timber mill" - a mill handling, cutting or processing timber from logs or baulks.
"Transport terminal" - the garaging, parking, maintenance or minor repairs of motor vehicles used for carrying or transfer of persons and/or goods for hire, reward or other consideration. "Utility (major)" - utilities other than a Utility (minor). "Utility (minor)" - the physical reticulation to or from proximal areas of a water, sewerage, stormwater, electricity, telecommunications or telephone service and includes a sewage pump station, electrical substation of not more than 110kv capacity, a water supply reservoir, a telephone exchange, a fire station, and the like. "Vehicle workshop" - the repair of vehicles or agricultural machinery involving body building, panel beating and spray painting. "Visitor accommodation" - transient accommodation for the visiting public and includes a holiday cabin or unit, serviced apartment, host farm, motel, guest house and the like but does not include development elsewhere defined in this Schedule. "Welfare building" - a residence for the care of children, the physically, socially or mentally handicapped or the aged or infirm and includes a home for the care of State Wards or orphans, a benevolent institution or a nursing or convalescent home.
SCHEDULE 2 - EXEMPTIONS
The following use or development does not require Council approval: (a) The painting of buildings and structures not listed as heritage items in the planning scheme or upon the Tasmanian Heritage Register. The removal of trimming of trees for reasons of safety and protection of the property. The removal of environmental weeds. Vegetation planting and pruning. The restoration and rehabilitation of land associated with existing lawful use or development. Landscaping and gardening works including trellises, seating, lattice and garden arches associated with existing lawful use or development. Maintenance of buildings where it does not involve external structural alterations. Side and rear boundary fences not adjoining a road and not exceeding a combined height of 1.8m except in the Holiday Residential zone where boundary fencing is prohibited. Works carried out for the maintenance and repair of infrastructure including but not necessarily limited to roads, tracks, footpath, drains, sewers, power lines, pipelines and telecommunications facilities. Street furniture, fire hydrants and traffic control devices. A maximum of two aerials or antennae incidental to an approved use.
(b)
(c) (d) (e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j) (k)
(l)
Minor domestic buildings or structures within the rear curtilage of a residential development including non commercial dog kennels, garden sheds, glass houses, rubbish receptacles or other such minor structures for the domestic needs of the occupants provided that: (i) the gross floor area of the building or structure does not exceed 10 square metres; (ii) no part of the building or structure is higher than 2.5m in the case of a flat or mono pitched roof construction and 3m in the case of a construction where the pitch is at least 15 degrees; (iii) no part of the building or structure is sited within 1.5 metres of any property boundary; and (iv) no part of the building or structure encroaches within any service easement or within one metre of any underground service main. Minor agricultural buildings or structures (excluding signs) in the rural zone provided that: (i) the buildings or structures are part of an existing lawful use or development; (ii) the gross floor area of the building or structure does not exceed 50 square metres; (iii) no part of the building or structure is higher than 3 metres in the case of a flat or mono pitched roof construction and 3.5 m in the case of a construction where the pitch is at least 15 degrees; (iv) the relevant setback requirements are met; and (v) no part of the building or structure encroaches within any service easement or within one metre of any underground service. Minor buildings or structures (excluding signs) in the Conservation, Water Conservation and Forestry Purpose zones provided that: (i) the building or structures are part of an existing lawful use or development; (ii) the gross area of the building or structure does not exceed 10 square metres. (iii) no part of the building or structure is higher than 3 metres in the case of a flat or mono pitched roof construction and 3.5m in the case of a construction where the pitch is at least 15 degrees; (iv) the relevant setback requirements are met; and (v) no part of the building or structure encroaches within any service easement or within one metre of any underground service main; (vi) external materials are non-reflective and blend with the landscape; (vii) no part of the building or structure is located within 30 metres of a wetland or waterway.
(m)
(n)
(o) (p)
Temporary sporting, social and cultural events. Emergency works required to protect public safety, property or the environment. Forestry conducted within a state forest and or private land which is conducted in accordance with an approved Timber Harvesting Plan.
(q)
SCHEDULE 3 - ROAD HIERARCHY, ACCESS AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

Introduction S.3.1 This Schedule establishes a hierarchy of roads. The access, location and setback requirements in respect to any section of road not restricted to a 60 km/h speed limit shall conform to the relevant requirements of this Schedule.
Sight Distance S.3.2 Access to a road whether subject to a 60 km/h speed limit or not, shall have adequate sight distances as set out in Figure 1.
Definitions S.3.3 For the purposes of this Schedule : (a) (b) The term development includes subdivision. Access is any place where vehicles enter or leave a road from the adjoining property or roads and includes road junctions, private entrances, driveways and gates in boundary fences. Minor Access is an access serving a development which will generate not more than 40 vehicle movements per day (eg not more than 20 vehicles enter and 20 vehicles leave an adjoining road); and Major Access is an access serving a development which will generate more than 40 vehicle movements per day.
(c)
(d)
Note:
In determining traffic generation, the number of existing traffic movements to and from the parent holding must be taken into account, and in determining the traffic generation of any proposed development the potential roadside parking demand shall be included in the assessment of vehicular movements.
Access to Roads - Subdivision or Development S.3.4 The proposed location for a Minor or Major Access shall comply with the sight distance requirements set out in Figure 1 to this Schedule and the access location requirements of S.3.7 and/or S.3.9. Proposals for access to a State Road (or to a side road within 50 metres of a Sate Road) are to be referred by the Council to the relevant State Road Authority for its comments or requirements which shall be taken into consideration.
S.3.5
Deficient Junctions with the State Road Network S.3.6 In considering applications for development on land with access from the following roads to the Lyell Highway, Lake Highway and Poatina Road Council shall have regard to deficiencies which the road authority advises have not been rectified in terms of sight distance and/or construction.
From Lyell Highway St Marys Church Road (north of Gretna) Marked Tree Road Hamilton Plains Road Hollow Tree Road Langloh Road Cleveland Road Oldina Drive (north access to Tarraleah) Thousand Acre Lane
Visibility Approach Sight Note left right Speed Distance 160 140 160 adequate 90 90 90 80 90 90 65 85 210 210 210 175 210 210 130 195 7 1 2 3 4 5 6
adequate 130 adequate 130 adequate 140 180 200 170 adequate
see figure 1
Notes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Vegetation in road reserve requires trimming to increase sight distance. Vegetation trimming and sight benching in road reservation required. Left turn in visibility = 185m. Forward right turn in visibility = 130m. Forward right turn in visibility = 180m. Rear right turn in visibility = 140m. Rear right turn in visibility = 150m.
From Lake Highway left Bisdees (K2797)
Visibility right 45a 65b 95c 157
Sight Note Distance 140 1
adequate
Fordells (K2616) Slabon (K3107) Waddamana (K3136)
adequate adequate adequate 210 adequate adequate
2 3 4
Notes: 1 Southern leg of junction should be closed due to poor geometry and sight distance (refer to Visibility Note a). Northern leg should be relocated to provide satisfactory visibility (refer Visibility Notes b & c - rear left turn in) and geometry. Gradient requires improvement. Raising level of road necessary. Deficient to west; junction relocation recommended. Generally adequate although obscured by foliage to left and right.
2 3 4
From Poatina Road left Pump House (K3712)
Visibility right 140
Sight Note Distance 250 1
140
Notes: 1 Very poor visibility. Signs at junction indicate that it is an HEC private road.
Access Location Requirements From Roads Not Subject to a 60 km/h Limit S.3.7 Road categories and access controls are as set out below. Note that there are no Category 1 roads within the Central Highlands Council Area.
CATEGORY 2 ROAD Lyell Highway
CATEGORY 3 Marlborough Highway Lake Highway Poatina Road
ROAD FUNCTION
Major arterial roads which Secondary arterial roads which provide for longer journeys complement the arterial network and through traffic by linking that network with outlying areas of the Municipality and provide safe and efficient traffic movement.
LEVEL OF ACCESS Generally no direct sub- Direct access permitted in strict CONTROL REQUIRED division or development accordance with guidelines. access. Access to be via side roads or approved new road on access junctions. METHOD OF ACCESS CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATION Limited access where Control exercised by Council and appropriate complemented by the relevant State Road Authority. the relevant State Road Authority in conjunction with Council.
ACCESS LOCATIONS
(a) MAJOR ACCESS (b) MINOR ACCESS
Via designated road junction One (1) access per existing lot only (see notes below) One (1) access per existing lot One (1) access per existing lot (see notes below) (see notes below)
NOTES: 1. Where possible and reasonable, one new access per parent holding existing at the appointed date should be used for all subdivision and / or new development. Where possible and reasonable, one combined Major Access should be provided for low and high traffic generating development proposed on the same property. Where possible, access should be on a common boundary and combined with an access actually serving the adjacent property or potentially able to so serve.
2.
3.
General Notes - State Road Network S.3.8 (a) An access to a Category 2 or 3 road shall be located no closer than 50 metres from any other access on the opposite side of the road when measured between the centrelines of those access points along the centreline of that road (an occasionally used farm paddock access is exempt). A new access on an existing side road shall not be permitted if it is within 50 metres of the junction of the side road and a Category 2 or 3 road (an occasionally used farm paddock access is exempt). For the purposes of (b) above, the distances shall be measured from the centreline of the Category 2 or 3 road. Where a new access location is approved or required, closure of existing accesses will normally be required as a condition of approval for subdivision or development.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Access Location Requirements from Council Roads S.3.9 Road categories and access controls are as set out below
CATEGORY 4 ROAD Hollow Tree Road Dennistoun Road Wayatinah Road Interlaken Road Ellendale Road Lake St Clair Road Tarraleah Access Road
CATEGORY 5 Victoria Valley Road Bashan - Waddamana Road Fourteen Mile Road Strickland Road Pelham Tier Road Thousand Acre Lane Marked Tree Road Arthurs Lake Road Lake Augusta Road Lower Marshes Road Tor Hill Road
ROAD FUNCTION
Distributor roads which Local connector roads which connect arterial roads supplement Category 4 roads. (Category 2 or 3) to areas of the Municipality. Their function is primarily traffic movement rather than direct access to property. Where possible access is to be via a common access point and determined by adequate sight and distance requirements.
Where possible, access to be LEVEL OF ACCESS CONTROL REQUIRED via existing side roads or approved new road junctions, or via a common access point.
General Notes - Council Roads Where a new access is approved or required, closure of existing accesses will normally be required as a condition of development approval.
Setbacks From Roads NOT Subject to a 60km/h Speed Limit.
S.3.10
In all cases, the setback is to be measured from the existing (or future) road reservation boundary.
S.3.11
The intent of a setback from roads NOT subject to a 60km/h speed limit is to ensure an adequate road corridor, alongside existing or future roads, for the following purposes. (a) (b) to allow for future road upgrading and provision of services to reduce the impact of new buildings and to preserve the visual amenity, particularly for visitors. to allow for noise attenuation to dwellings; and to prevent undesirable, and disruptive, highway and land use interaction.
(c) (d)
S.3.12
To meet the intent of Clause S.3.11 (unless otherwise approved in accordance with Clause S.3.13) all developments requiring a planning permit shall be set back at least 50 metres from Category 2 roads and 30 metres from all other roads and all new lots shall be designed so that the minimum setbacks to buildings can be achieved.
S.3.13
Where, due to either topographical constraints or the size of any allotment the specified setback cannot be met, a lesser setback may be approved at the discretion of the Council. If an application involves discretion on a State Road, Council shall consult with the relevant State Road Authority.
Referrals to the relevant State Road Authority
S.3.14
A reference to the relevant State Road Authority pursuant to this Schedule shall include: A copy of the application; Report from Council providing the permitted and discretionary uses under that zoning; the sight distances at the proposed access or accesses; and the intended use of the land; a locality plan that will enable the land to be identified and inspected; where required a request for a joint inspection of the land; any policy or directive affecting the proposal; and any matters which Council considers should be addressed.
S.3.15
The relevant State Road Authority shall provide a report to the Council which may include: (a) Advice that the relevant State Road Authority does not wish to make any representation with respect to the application; Advice on traffic engineering matters which should be considered by the Council when making a determination on the application; Conditions which the Council could attach to a permit for the application.
(b)
(c)
S.3.16
If Council does not receive advice from the relevant State Road Authority within a period of 28 days from the date of forwarding the application, the Authority shall be deemed to have no report to make on the proposed development. Nevertheless, any approval shall comply with the provisions of this Schedule.
SCHEDULE 4 - HERITAGE SITES (refer to Part 5)

Municipal Register No.
Classification
Street
Identification APSLEY
RNE
Lower Marshes Road
Strathbarton, farm buildings, railway shed BOTHWELL
NTC NTC NTC NTC RNE RNE RNE NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC RNE RNE NTC NTC RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE NTC RNE
Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Alexander Street Dalrymple Street
Timber house, federation style Checkerboard brick cottage Single storey brick cottage (former Sunday School) now known as the CWA Rooms Two storey brick former Crown Hotel or Inn currently known as the Bothwell Grange White brick building, former Literary Society Building, now known as the Central Highlands Municipal Office Two storey brick building, known as the Original Bothwell Store Former VDL Bank 1891, now known as the Post Office and residence Brick cottage, painted white, 2 chimneys Sandstone building known as the Town Hall Single storey brick cottage known as one of the Twin Cottages Single storey brick cottage known as one of the Twin Cottages Whites Cottage Wooden single storey house, two window bays Single storey brick cottage with timber addition Two storey building, former Coffee Palace now known as The Falls of Clyde Township of Bothwell
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Dennistoun Road Dennistoun Road Dennistoun Road Dennistoun Road Dennistoun Road Dennistoun Road Dennistoun Road Elizabeth Street High Street High Street
Single storey brick cottage Single storey timber cottage former Good Templars Hall Single storey stone cottage known as Rock Cottage Single storey stone cottage (cnr Elizabeth St) Thorp Mill Nant Homestead, outbuildings and mill Mitchells Cottage, Nant Lane Grantham barn on steddles Single storey stone with attic known as Barwick Cottage Bothwell stone cottage, large stone chimney both sides
NTC NTC NTC RNE RNE RNE RNE NTC RNE RNE RNE NTC RNE NTC NTC RNE NTC RNE NTC RNE RNE
High Street High Street High Street High Street Lake Highway Lake Highway Lake Highway Market Place Market Place Patrick Street Patrick Street Patrick Street Patrick Street Patrick Street Patrick Street Queen Street Schaw Street Wentworth Street Wentworth Street Wentworth Street Wentworth Street
Single storey brick, 3 chimneys, white picket fence known as Slate Cottage The Keep Cottage The Keep Barn and stone table Two storey brick, 2 chimneys, white picket fence (AD 1839) Two storey stone dwelling, 2 window bays known as Cluny Park Single storey brick known as Ratho, outbuildings, golf course Steppes Homestead - Wilsons Cottage 1882, Steppes State Reserve Single storey stone building former Headmasters House St Lukes Uniting Church Castle Hotel and Assembly Rooms (Hall) Single storey stone house including coach house Timber dwelling with large front bay known as the Lamont Weaving Studio St Michaels of All Angels Church War Memorial Sundial Stone georgian building former Post Office and group of buildings adjoining Whites Store Single storey dwelling known as Rockford, outbuildings and trees Two storey tudor gothic dwelling, milky grey ashlar stone, multi gable iron roof known as Clifton Priory Fort Wentworth Graffiti Group of 3 single storey vernacular buildings known as The Tannery Two storey georgian dwelling known as Wentworth House (1833) ELLENDALE
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
RNE NTC
Ellendale Road Main Road
Single storey georgian dwelling known as Dunrobin homestead with outbuildings St Andrews Church GRETNA
49 50
NTC RNE RNE RNE NTC
Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Marked Tree Road
Stone dwelling, 2 chimneys, 2 attic windows known as Bella Vista Clarendon, including stables, hop kiln, barn and walled yard St Mary the Virgin Church, graveyard and walls Two storey house, victorian villa known as Glenelg and barn Rosevale
51 52 53 54 55
HAMILTON NTC NTC RNE NTC NTC NTC RNE NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC RNE George Street Grace Street Hamilton Plains Road Linnet Street Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Tarleton Street Old Hamilton Inn (this building was often referred to as Langdons Pub) Glen Clyde House (formally known as Tasmania Lass) Prospect House Single storey stone cottage known as Kelliers Cottage Emmas Cottage (corner Lyell Highway and Arthur Street) Old Post Office - now private residence Two storey ashlar stone collegiate style building, iron gable roof, known as the Former School House (1856) Greenwich single storey federation style dwelling Single storey stone dwelling known as The Rectory St Peters Church Sandstone cottage - currently used for accommodation known as Edwards Sandstone cottages - currently used for accommodation known as George & Victoria Single storey building known as the Central Highlands Council Chambers, cottages and outbuildings HOLLOW TREE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE NTC RNE Hollow Tree Road Hollow Tree Road Hollow Tree Road Hollow Tree Road Hollow Tree Road Off Green Valley Road Sherwood Road Single storey stone dwelling, iron roof known as Rathmore & outbuildings Two storey sandstone dwelling, twin gable known as Llanberis and stables Montacute house precinct, school St James Church (Montacute) Two storey stone dwelling known as Strathborough Katrine Vale stone house Sherwood, near Clyde River, house, cottage, barn OUSE NTC RNE
NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC RNE NTC NTC RNE
56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
69 70 71 72 73 74 75
Bridge Street Bridge Street

Lyell Highway Lyell Highway Off Cluny Street Off Lanes Tier Road Off Lyell Highway Off Tor Hill Road Off Tor Hill Road Victoria Valley Road Victoria Valley Road Victoria Valley Road
Bridge Hotel and stables St John the Baptist Anglican Church and graveyard
Catholic Church Lawrenny Double storey dwelling known as Lachlan Vale Kenmere Cleveland Hunters Hill (Barn only) - Part of Cawood Two storey georgian stone dwelling known as Cawood with outbuildings Ashton, including original shearing shed Dwelling known as Listowel Millbrook water mill (rear of Millbrook house)
76 77
78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87
SCHEDULE 4 - HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS (refer to Part 5)

Classification RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE Identification Apsley Geological Monuments Lake Fergus - Travellers Rest River Area Mt Gell/Cheyne Range/Lake Undine Area King William Ranges Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park Extension Lyell Highway State Reserve (former) Clarence Lagoon Galaxias Habitat Brown Mountain and Broad River Catchment Area Table Mountain North Western Corner of Lake Crescent Central Plateau Region Meander Falls Area Arthurs Lake/Woods Lake Galaxias Habitat Central Plateau Conservation Area Mt Field National Park Gunns Lake Area Great Western Tiers Lagoon of Islands Area Glycine Latrobeana Site South West Tasmania Western Tasmania Lake Sorell Wildlife Sanctuary Allwrights Lagoon Wylds Craig Dennistoun Range/Vale of Rasselas/Mt Curly Area Junee River Karst System National Estate File No. 6/01/080/0051 6/01/082/0015 6/01/082/0011 6/01/082/0016 6/03/032/0008 6/03/032/0008 6/04/110/0002 6/01/082/0025 6/01/082/0026 6/01/080/0039 6/03/084/0042 6/01/080/0036 6/03/032/0012 6/01/080/0050 6/03/032/0005 6/01/082/0001 6/01/080/0037 6/01/080/0040 6/01/080/0038 6/01/080/0038 6/01/101/0004 6/01/101/0018 6/03/081/0010 6/01/080/0042 6/01/082/0012 6/01/082/0013 6/01/104/0008
SCHEDULE 4 - ABORIGINAL SITES (refer to Part 5)
Classification RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE RNE
Identification Bryans Creek Area Beuton Hill Area Little River Valley Area Laughing Jack Lagoon Area Megs Mit Rock Shelter Florentine Valley Caves Split Rock Creek Area Little Pine River Area Sandbanks Creek Mouth Area Little Lake Area Lagoon of Islands Aboriginal Sites
National Estate File No. 6/01/080/0044 6/01/080/0048 6/01/082/0021 6/01/082/0019 6/01/082/0024 6/01/082/0017 6/01/080/0047 6/01/082/0020 6/01/080/0045 6/01/080/0046 6/01/080/0052
SCHEDULE 5 - MATTERS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN MAKING DECISIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT
The Council will consider such of the following matters as are relevant to an application for a permit (these matters will also form the basis for any conditions imposed on a planning permit); S.5.1 The provisions of (a) (b) any State Policy or interim State Policy; any draft planning scheme that is or has been placed on public exhibition pursuant to section 25; any draft amendment to a planning scheme that is or has been placed on public exhibition pursuant to section 38;
(c)
S.5.2 The provisions of any management plan in force under any Act; S.5.3 The objectives and other provisions of the scheme; S.5.4 The impact of the proposed use or development on the environment and, where harm to the environment is likely to be caused, any means that may be employed to protect the environment or to mitigate that harm including compliance with the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA 1994); S.5.5 The effect of the proposed use or development on the landscape, scenic quality or biological diversity of the locality; S.5.6 The effect of the proposed use or development on any wilderness area in the locality; S.5.7 The social effect and the economic effect of the proposed use or development in the locality; S.5.8 Advice given by relevant agencies in accordance with Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPA Act 1993) Land Use Planning and Approvals Act Regulations 1993 Planning Notes & Policies as advised to Council from time to time
S.5.9 Whether the proposed use or development is satisfactory in terms of the character, location, siting, bulk, scale, size, height, density, design, layout or external appearance and levels of emissions in relation to; (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) existing site features; adjoining land uses and zones; the streetscape and/or landscape; the natural environment; a place of cultural significance; any special area; water supply for domestic or fire fighting purposes; any perceived pollution or hazard; or powerline easement;
S.5.10 The size and shape of the land to which the proposed use or development application relates, the siting of any building or works on that land and the area to be occupied by the use or development;
S.5.11 Whether the land to which the proposed use or development application relates is unsuitable for the proposed use or development by reason to its being, or being likely to be, subject to flooding, bushfire hazard, subsidence, slip or to any other risk, limitation or constraint;
S.5.12 The relation of the proposed use or development to the use or development on adjoining land or on other land in the locality;
S.5.13 The provisions of Schedule 3 or any code or policy adopted by Council relating to car parking, and whether the proposed means of access is adequate and whether adequate provision has been made for loading, unloading, manoeuvring and parking of vehicles within the proposed use or development or on that land;
S.5.14 Whether the proposed use or development will be supplied with an adequate level and standard of physical and human services infrastructure and whether appropriate infrastructure can be supplied before development commences;
S.5.15 The amount of traffic likely to be generated by the proposed use or development, particularly in relation to the capacity of the road system in the locality and the probable effect of that traffic on the movement of traffic and the safety of pedestrians;
S.5.16 Whether adequate provision has been made for the landscaping of the land to which the development or use relates and whether any trees or other vegetation on the land should be preserved;
S.5.17 Whether the proposed use or development is likely to cause land degradation;
S.5.18 The existing and likely future amenity of the neighbourhood;
S.5.19 The effect on the natural, cultural and built heritage;
S.5.20 Any objection or submission lodged in respect of an application; or
S.5.21 Any other prescribed matter.
SCHEDULE 6 - INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

An application for a planning permit shall include the following information, as applicable:-
S.6.1 The name and address of the applicant, the location of the land and its postal address, a full copy of the relevant title of conveyance and any plan referred to therein and the name, postal address and consent of the owner; S.6.2 The existing and proposed use or uses of the land; S.6.3 The proposed development; S.6.4 The impact on existing community services and public utilities or requirements for additional public utilities and community services; S.6.5 A plan showing (a) (b) (c) (d) lot boundaries, contours and road frontages; right of ways and easements; existing buildings and works and vehicular access to roads; site preparation, including details of buildings and works to be demolished, areas to be cut and cleared and measures to prevent site erosion, land degradation, and pollution; existing trees, dams, water courses, lakes and wetlands; location and use of adjoining land and buildings and, in the case of discretionary developments the names and addresses of the owners of adjoining land; landscaping and open space areas; new buildings and works, and alterations to existing buildings and works showing internal layout elevations, dimensions, levels, drainage details, materials proposed and colour of external surfaces;
(e) (f)
(g) (h)
(i)
vehicular access points and provisions made for vehicular passage manoeuvring and parking including information required for assessment under Schedule 3; details of signs including details of dimensions, wording, logos, colours, illumination, supporting structures and positions on buildings and works and methods of fixing thereto. all existing vegetation on the site and details of vegetation to be removed.
(j)
(k)
For a subdivision application in addition to the relevant matters listed above, the plan shall show the streets, roads and footpaths and other ways public and private, existing and to be opened or constructed on the land. S.6.6 Additional Information Required On Certain Applications Council may require additional information with an application including the following: An investigation of land contamination if previous or adjoining uses indicate potential contamination; Details of the standards to be achieved at the boundary of the site and the monitoring methods proposed; Details of the ambient environment, air, water, soil and ecosystems; Assessment of the environmental, social and economic impact of the proposed use or development (both during construction and upon completion); Geotechnical assessment of the land in relation to the proposed use or development. Compliance with the relevant provisions of Planning Conditions and Guidelines for subdivision in Bushfire Prone Areas published by the Tasmanian Fire Service 1995 (or any successor) in any area subject to bushfire hazard. Where there is known to be or likely to be salinity problems or hazards, an assessment of whether the development will cause or be affected by any salinity hazard.
S.6.7 Amendment 13.1.98 (over page)
SCHEDULE 7 - LAND USE TABLE

Village Rural Residential RESIDENTIAL Boarding House Dual Occupancy Home Industry Home Occupation House Multi Unit Development Rural Workers Dwelling BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL Bulk Store Business Premises Depot Garden Centre Hotel Research & Development Restaurant Scrap Yard Service Station Shop INDUSTRIAL Extractive Industry Industry Light Industry Offensive or Hazardous Industry Rural Industry Timber Mill Transport Terminal Utility (Major) Utility (Minor) Vehicle Workshop PRIMARY PRODUCTION Abattoir Agriculture Animal Establishment Aquaculture Feedlot Forestry Roadside Stall Saleyard PUBLIC HEALTH Community Facility Consulting Rooms Educational Establishment Health Centre Hospital Institution Welfare Building TOURISM/RECREATION Caravan Park Entertainment Facility Recreation Facility Visitor Accommodation D D D D D D D ** D D D ** D D D ** D D D D D D D X D X X D X X D D X D P P D D X D D P D D D X D D D D X X X X D D D X D D X D X D X X X X D X D X X X X X X X X X X X D X D X X X X X P X X X X D X X E P D X D D D X X X X X X X X D E E D P ** D P X D X D X ** X X X E X D X ** X X X E X D X ** X X D X X X X X X X X X D X D X D D P D X X D X D X D D P X X X X X X X X D P X D D D D P D D D P D X X X X X X X D P X X X D X X X X D P X D X X X D P X D P X D P P X P D P D E P D D D D D D D X D D D D D D X D D X D D X X X D D X X X X D D D D D X D D D X X X X X X X D X X X X X X D X X D X X X X X X D D X D X X X X D P P P D P D P P D D D P E ** D D D D P E ** X X X X P E P X X X D E E ** X D X X P E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Holiday Residential Rural Conservation Water Conservation Forestry Purposes Industry
NOTES TO TABLE OF USES "E" (Exempt) - means does not require a development permit "P" (Permitted) - means a development permit is needed, but cannot be refused "D" (Discretionary) - means a development permit is needed and can be refused "X" (Prohibited) - Means the development is prohibited in the zoning "**" - Refer to Zone Tables in Part 3 for specific details

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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

PLANNING SCHEME 1998

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PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Proposals referred to above are to be categorised and treated as "D" (discretionary).

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PART 2 - OBJECTIVES OF THE PLANNING SCHEME

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PART 3 - ZONES, OBJECTIVES, & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

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Maximum plot ratio - 45%. Maximum building height - 8.0 metres.

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RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE

"E" (exempt) - agriculture, home occupation, or as listed in Schedule 2.

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Development Standards: Minimum lot area - 2 ha.

Maximum depth to width ratio of 3:1

Maximum height - not greater than eight metres.

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HOLIDAY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

"E" (exempt) - home occupation or as listed in Schedule 2.

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"E" (exempt) - home occupation or as listed in Schedule 2.

"P" (permitted) - home industry, utility (minor).

"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in clause 2, 3 or 4 above.

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WATER CONSERVATION ZONE

"E" (exempt) - agriculture or as listed in Schedule 2.

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FORESTRY PURPOSES ZONE

"E" (exempt) - agriculture or as listed in Schedule 2.

"P" (permitted) - timber mill, utility (minor).

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"E" (exempted from planning permit) - utility (minor) or as listed in Schedule 2.

"D" (discretionary) - all others not mentioned in items 2, 3 or 5.

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"P" (permitted) - above ground utility (minor).

"X" (prohibited) - all others not listed in items 3, 4 or 5 above.

Development Standards: Road intersection design must comply with Schedule 3.

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"P" (permitted) development - nil.

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PART 5 - HERITAGE PROVISIONS

Heritage Sites and Heritage Conservation Areas are listed in Schedule 4.

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Heritage Advertisements, Notification and Consultation

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PART 6 - RIVERSIDE, LAKESIDE AND WETLAND AREAS

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