Minutes (Open Portion)

Planning Committee Meeting

Page 1

27/3/2024

Minutes (Open Portion)

Planning Committee Meeting

Page 1

27/03/2024

HARVEY

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 13 March 2024, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Zucco

Harvey

Sherlock

Kelly

Bloomfield

6.1.1   60 Lansdowne Crescent, West Hobart

HARVEY

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Planning Committee, in accordance with the delegations contained in its terms of reference, approves the application for Partial Demolition, Alterations, and Four Multiple Dwellings (Three Existing, One New), at 60 Lansdowne Crescent, West Hobart as it complies with performance criteria 10.4.1 P1 (a) and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN-21-685 - 60 Lansdowne Crescent West Hobart TAS 7000 - Final Planning Documents, except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN 3

Solid screening to a height of 1.5m must be installed around the whole of the waste / bin storage area prior to the commencement of the use, to screen the area from view from the surrounding properties and from the dwellings and communal outdoor space on site.

Reason for condition

To ensure that the rubbish bins do not impact on the amenity of the locality, and to ensure compliance with the outdoor storage standards in the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

ENG sw1

All stormwater from the proposed development (including but not limited to: roofed areas, ag drains, retaining wall ag drains and impervious surfaces such as driveways and paved areas) must be drained to the Council’s stormwater infrastructure prior to first occupation or commencement of use (whichever occurs first). 

Any private or private shared stormwater system passing through third-party land must have sufficient receiving capacity.

Advice:

Under section 23 of the Urban Drainage Act 2013 it is an offence for a property owner to direct stormwater onto a neighbouring property.

Reason for condition

To ensure that stormwater from the site will be discharged to a suitable Council approved outlet.

ENG 3a

The access driveway and parking area must be constructed in accordance with the following documentation which forms part of this permit: [Ckemp Design Sheet C01-C03 - Rev 0 - 21/11/2023] (received by the Council on 6th December 2023).

Any departure from that documentation and any works which are not detailed in the documentation must be either:

(a) approved by the Director City Life, via a condition endorsement application; or
(b) designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZ 2890.1:2004. 

The works required by this condition must be completed prior to first occupation.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access and parking module, and compliance with the relevant Australian Standard.

ENG 4

The access driveway and parking module (car parking spaces, aisles and manoeuvring area) approved by this permit must be constructed to a sealed standard (spray seal, asphalt, concrete, pavers or equivalent Council approved) and surface drained to the Council's stormwater infrastructure prior to the commencement of use.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access driveway and parking module, and that it does not detract from the amenity of users, adjoining occupiers or the environment by preventing dust, mud and sediment transport.

ENG 5

The number of car parking spaces approved to be used on the site is four (4).

All parking spaces must be delineated by means of white or yellow lines 80mm to 100mm wide, or white or yellow pavement markers in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 2890.1 2004, prior to commencement of use.

Reason for condition 

To ensure the provision of parking for the use is safe and efficient. 

ENG 1

Any damage to council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must, at the discretion of the Council:

1.    Be met by the owner by way of reimbursement (cost of repair and reinstatement to be paid by the owner to the Council); or

2.    Be repaired and reinstated by the owner to the satisfaction of the Council.

A photographic record of the Council's infrastructure adjacent to the subject site must be provided to the Council prior to any commencement of works.

A photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure (e.g. existing property service connection points, roads, buildings, stormwater, footpaths, driveway crossovers and nature strips, including if any, pre-existing damage) will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner/developer fails to provide to the Council a photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council's infrastructure found on completion of works will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

Reason for condition

To ensure that any of the Council's infrastructure and/or site-related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

ENV 1

Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to prevent sediment from leaving the site must be installed prior to any disturbance of the site, and maintained until all areas of disturbance have been stabilized or re-vegetated.

Advice:

For guidance, please see the TEER & DEP (2023) Erosion and Sediment Control guideline documents available from the Derwent Estuary Program’swebsite.

Reason for condition

To avoid the sedimentation of roads, drains, natural watercourses, Council land that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development, and to comply with relevant State legislation.

HER 20

The site must be landscaped to ensure the streetscape retains elements of a vegetated and soft landscaped setting.

A landscaping plan must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement, prior to the commencement of work. The landscape plan must:

1.    Show species of plants and shrubs proposed, any garden bed dimensions, and locations around the northern boundary of the parking area, and partially along the western boundary of the parking area.

2.    The landscaping shown on the plans must be maintained to the satisfaction of the responsible authority, including that any dead, diseased or damaged plants are to be replaced.

Prior to the issue of any approval under the Building Act 2016, revised plans must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement in accordance with the above requirements.

Advice:

This condition requires further information to be submitted as a Condition Endorsement. Refer to the Condition Endorsement advice at the end of this permit.

Reason for condition

To ensure that development within a heritage precinct is undertaken in a sympathetic manner which does not result in detriment to the heritage precinct streetscape.

ADVICE

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, by-laws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

If any condition requires that further documents are submitted and approved, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council's online services e-planning portal. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition has been endorsed (satisfied).

Where building approval is also required, it is recommended that documentation for condition endorsement be submitted well before submitting documentation for building approval. Failure to address condition endorsement requirements prior to submitting for building approval may result in unexpected delays.

BUILDING PERMIT

You may need building approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

This is a Discretionary Planning Permit issued in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

PLUMBING PERMIT

You may need plumbing approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

NOISE REGULATIONS

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

FEES AND CHARGES

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click herefor dial before you dig information. 

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Planning Committee, in accordance with the delegations contained in its terms of reference, approves the application for Partial Demolition, Alterations, and Four Multiple Dwellings (Three Existing, One New), at 60 Lansdowne Crescent, West Hobart as it complies with performance criteria 10.4.1 P1 (a) and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN-21-685 - 60 Lansdowne Crescent West Hobart TAS 7000 - Final Planning Documents, except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN 3

Solid screening to a height of 1.5m must be installed around the whole of the waste / bin storage area prior to the commencement of the use, to screen the area from view from the surrounding properties and from the dwellings and communal outdoor space on site.

Reason for condition

To ensure that the rubbish bins do not impact on the amenity of the locality, and to ensure compliance with the outdoor storage standards in the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

ENG sw1

All stormwater from the proposed development (including but not limited to: roofed areas, ag drains, retaining wall ag drains and impervious surfaces such as driveways and paved areas) must be drained to the Council’s stormwater infrastructure prior to first occupation or commencement of use (whichever occurs first). 

Any private or private shared stormwater system passing through third-party land must have sufficient receiving capacity.

Advice:

Under section 23 of the Urban Drainage Act 2013 it is an offence for a property owner to direct stormwater onto a neighbouring property.

Reason for condition

To ensure that stormwater from the site will be discharged to a suitable Council approved outlet.

ENG 3a

The access driveway and parking area must be constructed in accordance with the following documentation which forms part of this permit: [Ckemp Design Sheet C01-C03 - Rev 0 - 21/11/2023] (received by the Council on 6th December 2023).

Any departure from that documentation and any works which are not detailed in the documentation must be either:

(a) approved by the Director City Life, via a condition endorsement application; or
(b) designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZ 2890.1:2004. 

The works required by this condition must be completed prior to first occupation.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access and parking module, and compliance with the relevant Australian Standard.

ENG 4

The access driveway and parking module (car parking spaces, aisles and manoeuvring area) approved by this permit must be constructed to a sealed standard (spray seal, asphalt, concrete, pavers or equivalent Council approved) and surface drained to the Council's stormwater infrastructure prior to the commencement of use.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access driveway and parking module, and that it does not detract from the amenity of users, adjoining occupiers or the environment by preventing dust, mud and sediment transport.

ENG 5

The number of car parking spaces approved to be used on the site is four (4).

All parking spaces must be delineated by means of white or yellow lines 80mm to 100mm wide, or white or yellow pavement markers in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 2890.1 2004, prior to commencement of use.

Reason for condition 

To ensure the provision of parking for the use is safe and efficient. 

ENG 1

Any damage to council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must, at the discretion of the Council:

1.    Be met by the owner by way of reimbursement (cost of repair and reinstatement to be paid by the owner to the Council); or

2.    Be repaired and reinstated by the owner to the satisfaction of the Council.

A photographic record of the Council's infrastructure adjacent to the subject site must be provided to the Council prior to any commencement of works.

A photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure (e.g. existing property service connection points, roads, buildings, stormwater, footpaths, driveway crossovers and nature strips, including if any, pre-existing damage) will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner/developer fails to provide to the Council a photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council's infrastructure found on completion of works will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

Reason for condition

To ensure that any of the Council's infrastructure and/or site-related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

ENV 1

Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to prevent sediment from leaving the site must be installed prior to any disturbance of the site, and maintained until all areas of disturbance have been stabilized or re-vegetated.

Advice:

For guidance, please see the TEER & DEP (2023) Erosion and Sediment Control guideline documents available from the Derwent Estuary Program’swebsite.

Reason for condition

To avoid the sedimentation of roads, drains, natural watercourses, Council land that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development, and to comply with relevant State legislation.

HER 20

The site must be landscaped to ensure the streetscape retains elements of a vegetated and soft landscaped setting.

A landscaping plan must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement, prior to the commencement of work. The landscape plan must:

1.    Show species of plants and shrubs proposed, any garden bed dimensions, and locations around the northern boundary of the parking area, and partially along the western boundary of the parking area.

2.    The landscaping shown on the plans must be maintained to the satisfaction of the responsible authority, including that any dead, diseased or damaged plants are to be replaced.

Prior to the issue of any approval under the Building Act 2016, revised plans must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement in accordance with the above requirements.

Advice:

This condition requires further information to be submitted as a Condition Endorsement. Refer to the Condition Endorsement advice at the end of this permit.

Reason for condition

To ensure that development within a heritage precinct is undertaken in a sympathetic manner which does not result in detriment to the heritage precinct streetscape.

ADVICE

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, by-laws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

If any condition requires that further documents are submitted and approved, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council's online services e-planning portal. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition has been endorsed (satisfied).

Where building approval is also required, it is recommended that documentation for condition endorsement be submitted well before submitting documentation for building approval. Failure to address condition endorsement requirements prior to submitting for building approval may result in unexpected delays.

BUILDING PERMIT

You may need building approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

This is a Discretionary Planning Permit issued in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

PLUMBING PERMIT

You may need plumbing approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

NOISE REGULATIONS

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

FEES AND CHARGES

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click herefor dial before you dig information. 

6.1.2   1 A Crelin Street, 52 St Georges Terrace, Battery Point Adjoining Right of Way

ZUCCO

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Acting Senior Statutory Planner of 13 March 2024, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Planning Committee, in accordance with the delegations contained in its terms of reference, approves the application for a Dwelling, at 1A Crelin Street, 52 St Georges Terrace, Battery Point and the adjoining Right of Way for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN-24-5 - 1A CRELIN STREET BATTERY POINT TAS 7004 - Advertised Documents, except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

TW

The use and/or development must comply with the requirements of TasWater as detailed in the form Submission to Planning Authority Notice, Reference No. TWDA 2024-00047-HCC dated18/01/2024 as attached to the permit.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

ENG sw1

All stormwater from the proposed development (including but not limited to: roofed areas, ag drains, retaining wall ag drains and impervious surfaces such as driveways and paved areas) must be drained to the Council’s stormwater infrastructure prior to first occupation or commencement of use (whichever occurs first).

Advice:

Under section 23 of the Urban Drainage Act 2013 it is an offence for a property owner to direct stormwater onto a neighbouring property.

Reason for condition

To ensure that stormwater from the site will be discharged to a suitable Council approved outlet.

SW 1

Prior to the issue of any approval under the Building Act 2016 or the commencement of work on the site (whichever occurs first), a pre-construction structural condition assessment and visual record (e.g., video and photos) of the Hobart City Council’s stormwater infrastructure within/adjacent to the proposed development must be submitted to the City of Hobart as a Condition Endorsement.

The condition assessment must include at least:

1.      a site plan clearly showing the location of the investigation, with access points and all segments and nodes shown and labelled, with assets found to have a different alignment from that shown on the City of Hobart’s plans to be marked on the ground and on the plan;

2.      a digital recording of a CCTV inspection and written condition assessment report in accordance with WSA 05-2013 Conduit Inspection Reporting Code of Australia, in a 'Wincan’ compatible format; and

3.      photos of any existing drainage structures connected to or modified as part of the development.

The pre-construction condition assessment will be relied upon to establish the extent of any damage caused to Hobart City Council’s stormwater infrastructure during construction. If the owner/developer fails to provide the City of Hobart with an adequate pre-construction condition assessment, then any damage to the City of Hobart’s infrastructure identified in the post-construction condition assessment will be the responsibility of the owner/developer.

Advice:

This condition requires further information to be submitted as a Condition Endorsement. Refer to the Condition Endorsement advice at the end of this permit.

SW 2

Prior to occupancy or the commencement of the approved use (whichever occurs first), a post-construction structural condition assessment and visual record (e.g., video and photos) of the Hobart City Council’s stormwater infrastructure within/adjacent to the proposed development, along with photos of any existing drainage structures connected to or modified as part of the development, must be submitted to the City of Hobart.

The condition assessment must include at least:

1.      a site plan clearly showing the location of the investigation, with access points and all segments and nodes shown and labelled, with assets found to have a different alignment from that shown on the City of Hobart’s plans shall be marked on the ground and on the plan;

2.      a digital recording of a CCTV inspection and written condition assessment report in accordance with WSA 05-2013 Conduit Inspection Reporting Code of Australia, in a 'Wincan’ compatible format; and

3.      photos of any existing drainage structures connected to or modified as part of the development.

The post-construction condition assessment will be relied upon to establish the extent of any damage caused to the Hobart City Council’s stormwater infrastructure during construction. If the owner/developer fails to provide the City of Hobart with an adequate post-construction condition assessment, then any damage to the Hobart City Council’s infrastructure identified in the post-construction CCTV will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner/developer.

SW 3

The proposed works including but not limited to ground alterations, foundations, overhangs and deck must be designed to ensure the protection and access to the Hobart City Council’s stormwater infrastructure.

Prior to the issuing of any approval under the Building Act 2016 or commencement of works (whichever occurs first), a detailed design must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement. The detailed design must be prepared by a suitably qualified expert and must:

1.      Demonstrate how the design will maintain the overland flow path, provide adequate access to the main, impose no additional loads onto the main and that the structure will be fully independent of the main and its trenching.

2.      Include cross-sections clearly showing the relationship both vertically and horizontally between Council’s stormwater infrastructure and the proposed works (including footings), and stating the minimum setbacks from the works to the nearest external surface of the main.

3.      Include a long-section of Council's stormwater main clearly showing proposed cover.

4.      The proposed deck over public stormwater main must be designed and constructed such that it is easily demountable.

5.      Be certified by a suitably qualified engineer.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved detailed design.

Advice:

This condition requires further information to be submitted as a Condition Endorsement. Refer to the Condition Endorsement advice at the end of this permit. You will need specific permission from Council's Stormwater Unit under s73 of the Building Act 2016 and s13 of the Urban Drainage Act for the final certified detailed design plans.

Reason for condition

To ensure the protection of the Council’s hydraulic infrastructure.

SW 7

Prior to occupancy or the commencement of the use (whichever occurs first), any new or upgraded stormwater connection required must be constructed and existing redundant connection(s) be abandoned and sealed at the owner’s expense.

Prior to the issuing of any approval under the Building Act 2016 or commencement of works (whichever occurs first), detailed engineering drawings must be submitted and approved. The detailed engineering drawings must include:

1.      The location of the proposed connections and all existing connections.

2.      The size and design of the connection such that it is appropriate to safely service the development.

3.      Clearances from any nearby obstacles (e.g., services, crossovers, trees, poles, walls).

4.      Long-sections of the proposed connection clearly showing cover, size, grade, material and delineation of public and private infrastructure.

5.      Connections which are free-flowing gravity driven; and

6.      Be in general accordance with Council's departures from the LGAT Tasmanian Standard Drawings, available from our website.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved detailed engineering drawings.

Advice:

Upgraded or new connections can be approved either via the CEP process or via the Application for New Connection form available from here. The approved stormwater connection documents must be included in your plumbing permit application document set and listed in accompanying forms.

A single connection for the property is required under the Urban Drainage Act 2013.

ENG 2a

Prior to first occupation or commencement of use (whichever occurs first), vehicular barriers compliant with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 must be installed to prevent vehicles running off the edge of an access driveway or parking module (parking spaces, aisles and manoeuvring area) where the drop from the edge of the trafficable area to a lower level is 600mm or greater, and wheel stops (kerb) must be installed for drops between 150mm and 600mm. Barriers must not limit the width of the driveway access or parking and turning areas approved under the permit.

Advice:

The Council does not consider a slope greater than 1 in 4 to constitute a lower level as described in AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Section 2.4.5.3. Slopes greater than 1 in 4 will require a vehicular barrier or wheel stop.

Designers are advised to consult the National Construction Code 2016 to determine if pedestrian handrails or safety barriers compliant with the Code are also required in the parking module this area may be considered as a path of access to a building.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access driveway and parking module and compliance with the standard.

ENG 3a

The access driveway and parking area must be constructed in accordance with the following documentation which forms part of this permit: Paul Johnston Architects drawing 20.01-DA01 Revision A dated 09/02/2024 (received by the Council on 13/02/2024).

Any departure from that documentation and any works which are not detailed in the documentation must be either:

(a)     approved by the Director City Life, via a condition endorsement application; or

(b)     designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZ 2890.1:2004.

The works required by this condition must be completed prior to first occupation.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access and parking module, and compliance with the relevant Australian Standard.

ENG 4

The access driveway and parking module (car parking spaces, aisles and manoeuvring area) approved by this permit must be constructed to a sealed standard (spray seal, asphalt, concrete, pavers or equivalent Council approved) and surface drained to the Council's stormwater infrastructure prior to the first occupation.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access driveway and parking module, and that it does not detract from the amenity of users, adjoining occupiers or the environment by preventing dust, mud and sediment transport.

ENG 5

The number of car parking spaces approved to be used on the site is one (1).

Reason for condition

To ensure the provision of parking for the use is safe and efficient.

ENG 1

Any damage to council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must, at the discretion of the Council:

1.      Be met by the owner by way of reimbursement (cost of repair and reinstatement to be paid by the owner to the Council); or

2.      Be repaired and reinstated by the owner to the satisfaction of the Council.

A photographic record of the Council's infrastructure adjacent to the subject site must be provided to the Council prior to any commencement of works.

A photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure (e.g., existing property service connection points, roads, buildings, stormwater, footpaths, driveway crossovers and nature strips, including if any, pre-existing damage) will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner/developer fails to provide to the Council a photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council's infrastructure found on completion of works will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

Reason for condition

To ensure that any of the Council's infrastructure and/or site-related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

ENV 2

Sediment and erosion control measures, sufficient to prevent sediment from leaving the site and in accordance with an approved soil and water management plan (SWMP), must be installed prior to any disturbance of the site and maintained until such time as all disturbed areas have been stabilised and/or restored or sealed to the Council’s satisfaction.

A SWMP must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement prior to the issue of any approval under the Building Act 2016 or the commencement of work, whichever occurs first. The SWMP must be prepared in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control, The Fundamentals for Development in Tasmania and associated guideline documents (TEER &DEP, 2023), available from the Derwent Estuary Program’s website.

All work must be undertaken in accordance with this condition and the approved soil and water management plan (SWMP). If the site or controls change, an updated SWMP must be submitted.

Advice:

This condition requires further information to be submitted as a Condition Endorsement. Refer to the Condition Endorsement advice at the end of this permit.

Reason for Condition

To avoid the pollution and sedimentation of roads, drains and natural watercourses that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development; and to comply with State legislation.

ADVICE

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive, and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, bylaws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

If any condition requires that further documents are submitted and approved, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council's online services eplanning portal. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition has been endorsed (satisfied).

Where building approval is also required, it is recommended that documentation for condition endorsement be submitted well before submitting documentation for building approval. Failure to address condition endorsement requirements prior to submitting for building approval may result in unexpected delays.

BUILDING PERMIT

You may need building approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

This is a Discretionary Planning Permit issued in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

PLUMBING PERMIT

You may need plumbing approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

GENERAL EXEMPTION (TEMPORARY) PARKING PERMITS

You may qualify for a General Exemption permit for construction vehicles i.e., residential or meter parking/loading zones. Click here for more information.

BUILDING OVER AN EASEMENT

In order to build over the service easement, you will require the written consent of the person on whose behalf the easement was created, in accordance with section 74 of the Building Act 2016.

STORMWATER

Please note that in addition to a building and/or plumbing permit, development must be in accordance with the Hobart City Council’s Infrastructure By law. Click here for more information.

STRUCTURES CLOSE TO COUNCIL’S STORMWATER MAIN

The design of structures (including footings) must provide protection for the Council’s infrastructure. For information regarding appropriate designs please contact the Council's City Life Division. You may need the General Manager's consent under section 13 of the Urban Drainage Act 2013 and consent under section 73 or 74 of the Building Act 2016.

STORM WATER / ROADS / ACCESS

Services to be designed and constructed in accordance with the (IPWEA) LGAT – standard drawings. Click here for more information.

RIGHT OF WAY

The private right of way must not be reduced, restricted or impeded in any way, and all beneficiaries must have complete and unrestricted access at all times.

You should inform yourself as to your rights and responsibilities in respect to the private right of way particularly reducing, restricting or impeding the right during and after construction.

WEED CONTROL

Effective measures are detailed in the Tasmanian Washdown Guidelines for Weed and Disease Control: Machinery, Vehicles and Equipment (Edition 1, 2004). The guidelines can be obtained from the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment website.

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Appropriate occupational health and safety measures must be employed during the works to minimise direct human exposure to potentially contaminated soil, water, dust and vapours. Click here for more information.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

In accordance with the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994, local government has an obligation to "use its best endeavours to prevent or control acts or omissions which cause or are capable of causing pollution." Click here for more information.

NOISE REGULATIONS

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

WASTE DISPOSAL

It is recommended that the developer liaise with the Council’s City Resilience Unit regarding reducing, reusing and recycling materials associated with demolition on the site to minimise solid waste being directed to landfill.

Further information regarding waste disposal can also be found on the Council’s website.

FEES AND CHARGES

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click here for dial before you dig information.

7.1      Delegated Decision Report (Planning)

ZUCCO

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Director City Life of 20 March 2024, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information contained in the ‘Delegated Decision Report (Planning)’ be received and noted.

7.2      Planning - Advertised Applications Report

SHERLOCK

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Director City Life of 20 March 2024, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information contained in the ‘Planning – Advertised Applications Report’ be received and noted.

8.1      Councillor Harvey - Density Clause

Question:    Can the Acting Director advice if a response to amending the density clause in the planning scheme can be provided so more certainty to applications / decisions such as 60 Lansdowne Crescent be assessed?

Answer:    The Acting Director City Life took the question on notice.

Question:    Can advice be provided on when we can expect to see the expanded development started at Cornelian Bay which was previously approved a couple of years ago?

Answer:       The Acting Director City Life advised that the development has all the approvals it needs and it is my understanding that work commenced on the car park first and then the building proper would commence.

8.3      Councillor Kelly - Density Provisions

Question:    Can the Acting Director provide an expanded description to the application of the density provisions within the planning scheme?

Answer:    The Acting Director City Life took the question on notice.

8.4      Lord Mayor Reynolds - Property Conversions

Question:    Can the Acting Director advise that if the conversion of a large Californian Bungalow home, a duplex or triplex apartment, would that require a planning permit and would it be allowed under the planning scheme at present?

Answer:       The Acting Director City Life advised that it would depend on what the property was zoned and the other specific provisions which may apply, it’s difficult to provide concrete advice that would apply throughout the municipality.

Question:    Can the Acting Director advise that if a garage can be considered within the density provision of the scheme for accommodation be it a four post structure with a roof?

Answer:       The Acting Manager Development Appraisal advised that whenever you are converting something that isn’t a dwelling into a dwelling whether it’s a single dwelling into three or a garage into a new dwelling you need to do an assessment of whether it meets the density because it’s a new dwelling on the site.

8.6      Lord Mayor Reynolds - Large Single Homes Conversions

Question:    Can the Acting Director advise that if the Council wanted to encourage the conversion of large single homes into multiple apartments what steps would it need to take?

Answer:    The Acting Director City Life took the question on notice.