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

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

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

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Planning

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 a time to speak to our Town Planner between 10am - 4pm
Make an Appointment. To see available dates and times, and to book, click on the link below.
- 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.

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

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