Living in Dorset

Dorset Council provides community services based on the principles of quality, equity, value and responsiveness.

Visiting Dorset

Dorset has a unique blend of wilderness, wildlife, stunning scenery, mining heritage, secluded beaches and world class golf courses.

Contact us

  • Phone (03) 6352 6500
  • Fax (03) 6352 6509
  •  After Hours: 1300 858 824

Business community in Dorset

Dorset Council is focused on providing support to potential investors to facilitate sustainable developments large and small.

Contact us

  • Phone (03) 6352 6500
  • Fax (03) 6352 6509
  • After Hours 1300 858 824
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PRE-LODGEMENT AND PLANNING ENQUIRIES

By talking to us early in the planning process, we can provide important information up front.

If you would like to speak with a Town Planner, you can either:

  • Email development@dorset.tas.gov.au
  • Call our Council Office on 03 6352 6500 to arrange to speak to our Town Planner between 10am - 4pm
  • Appointments are available every 30-45 mins from 10am through to 4pm on Monday’s and Thursdays.

Make an appointment by using the above email or phone details, or see the appointments section to book online.

Planning applications can be lodged, via email to development@dorset.tas.gov.au via post or in person.

APPOINTMENTS

You can make an appointment with Council's Town Planner online, with 3 meeting types available:

Phone Consult (15 minutes): A phone call appointment to discuss planning enquiries

In Person (30 minutes): book this session for a pre-planning discussion if you have an idea and don't know where to start

In Person (45 minutes): book this session to discuss your formed proposal ready for a planning permit application and how the Tasmanian Planning Scheme is used to assess your proposed project.

To see available dates and times, and to book, click on the link below.

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