Dorset Interim Planning Scheme 2013

The Interim Scheme applies to the entire Dorset Council area (which is shown here)

The draft Scheme is comprised of:

• the Ordinance for the administrative/zone provisions and the codes, specific area plans and appendices;

• the Zoning mapbook; and

• the Overlay mapbook

The Dorset Interim Planning Scheme and Mapbooks can be viewed and downloaded below:

Dorset Interim Planning Scheme - Zones (effective 1 September 2017)

Dorset Interim Planning Scheme - Codes (effective 1 September 2017)

Dorset Interim Planning Scheme - Mapbook Zones

Dorset Interim Planning Scheme - Mapbook Overlays

The Minister for Planning issued a Planning Directive 5.1 Bushfire Areas Code which has modified E1.0 - Bushfire-Prone Areas Code on interim planning schemes to reflect the provisions of the revised Bushfire-Prone Areas Code.  This modification came into effect on 1 September 2017.  Please see documentation below outlining the changes that have occured.

Planning Directive 5.1 Modifications - 1 September 2017

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has finalised its assessment report on the Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar Interim Planning Schemes. Please find the full report and amendment summary list below for your information.  The urgent amendments correct errors, anomalies, and inconsistencies in the interim planning schemes. 

Urgent Amendment List - 4 August 2017

Report on Representations - 4 August 2017

Modifications to the Dorset Interim Planning Scheme 2013 have been made by the Tasmanian Planning Commission.  Please see the document below which outlines what changes have occurred.

Planning Directive  4.1 Modifications  - 18 June 2014

Planning Directive 1 Modifications - 18 June 2014

Modifications to the Interim Scheme

For any queries regarding the Interim Planning Scheme, please don't hesitate to contact Council's Town Planner on 03 6352 6500.