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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Planning Commission

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved the Dorset Local Provisions Schedule which commenced the operation of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme in the Dorset municipality on 18 January 2023.

Any application lodged from the 18 January 2023 will be subject to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, which in Dorset is made up of the State Planning Provisions and the Dorset Local Provisions Schedule, and includes mapping depicting zones, specific area plans, site specific qualifications, and codes overlays.

PDF versions of the State Planning Provisions and the Dorset Local Provisions Schedule can be viewed and downloaded below:

State Planning Provisions

Local Provisions Schedule - Dorset

For more details about planning in Tasmania, click here to view basic information.