General resources:
Ben Lomond Water building and plumbing requirements Details of the requirement that a Certificate of Certifiable Work (Building) or (Plumbing) be obtained from a Regulated Entity (Ben Lomond Water) by those applying for a building or plumbing permit from a permit authority
Break O'Day Council Web site of the Break O'Day Council, with information on the Council and its services, the community, economy and environmental management
Break O'Day Council: Development Index page providing links to information and a range of Council forms including: Development Application, Building and Plumbing Forms, Food and Hawker Applications, Heater Installation, Place of Assembly and Search for House Plans Forms
Break O'Day Council: forms and rates information Information on the levying and payment of rates, together with links to a number of Council forms including those for pensioner rate remission, change to postal address, direct debit and service request form
Break O'Day Council: Municipal Management Plan Council is currently preparing a Municipal Management Plan (MMP), which includes the preparation and integration of a number of reports, plans and strategies. The Plan will establish priorities for works over public land and infrastructure as set out in a 10 year framework in order to improve the physical appearance and functional layout of the towns and emphasize the unique value of public open space
Brighton Council Web site of Brighton Council, with information on the Council, its services, and the Brighton community
Brighton Council: building and plumbing Information on building and plumbing approvals and inspections in the Brighton municipality, with link to application forms, and Fencing Guidelines Information Sheet (for pools)
Brighton Council: forms Links to forms for a range of services and forms for Brighton Council such as property rates, dog registration, planning, building and plumbing, waste management, and bookings for halls and grounds
Brighton Council: planning Information on Brighton Council's requirements for planning permits for subdivisions and developments. Includes links to the Brighton Planning Scheme, and forms
Burnie City Council Web site of the Burnie City Council, with information on Council services and operations, and the local community
Bushlinks 500 BushLinks 500 is a Southern Midlands Council project helping landholders to protect identified areas of natural vegetation through fencing, weed control, grazing management and some replanting; and establish bands of vegetation between the protected areas
Central Coast Council Web site of the Central Coast Council with links to Council meetings, minutes and agendas
Circular Head Council Web site of the Circular Head Council, with information on Council services and operations, and the local community
Circular Head Council: building Details of Circular Head Council's building permit requirements, with links to the Building Information Pack (containing application and compliance forms) and owner builder online resources
Circular Head Council: planning Details of Circular Head's Planning Scheme, with links to relevant documentation including the Development/Planning Applications Information Pack, and the Process of Approval for a Planning Permit
Clarence City Council Website of Clarence City Council, with information on the Clarence municipality, the Council and its services, business, tourism, and recreation
Clarence City Council: town planning Planning approval information for those intending to subdivide land, develop or use land/buildings, or work from home. Includes the Clarence Planning Scheme, advertised planning applications, and link to application forms
Cradle Coast Authority A joint authority created to co-ordinate and drive economic development across the nine local government areas of north-west and western Tasmania
Cradle Coast Authority: publications and reports Lists links to publications and reports of the Cradle Coast Authority, including past annual reports, newsletters, partnerships and programs, regional submissions, and other reports and papers
Cradle Coast Authority: Regional Planning Initiative The Cradle Coast Councils begin a formal process of assessment by the Minister and the Tasmanian Planning Commission which may take between 4 and 6 months through early 2013. Includes The Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2030
Derwent Valley Council Web site of the Derwent Valley Council, with information on the municipality and links to Council services, meetings, documents and contacts, community calendar of events and water restrictions
Derwent Valley Council: Council services Information about the services of the Derwent Valley Council and links to: animal control, building and planning, children's and customer services, community development, environmental health, home and community care (HACC), BBQ bookings, community grants, memorial plaques, rates payments, office hours, photocopying and Historical Information Centre (HIC)
Derwent Valley Council: information brochures Downloadable brochures concerning common questions such as guidelines on driveways, fencing, footpaths, nature strips, street numbering, plus planning and plumbing applications and permits
Development (Launceston City Council) Links to information on Launceston City Council requirements for planning, building and plumbing approvals. Includes links to building and plumbing permit forms, driveways and crossovers, Tasmanian Heritage Register and industrial land sites
Devonport City Council Web site of Devonport City Council, with links to Council, city, community, environment and property information
Dorset Council Web site of Dorset Council, with information on the Council and its services, description of the municipality, details of events and links to Council documents
Dorset Council by-laws Lists Dorset Council's by-laws which are local regulations that are enforced by Council in the community interest
Flinders Council Web site of Flinders Council, with information on the Council and its services, and general information on the Furneaux region
Flinders Council: projects Lists links to studies, reports, Council News and project publications undertaken for the Flinders Island Council
Flinders Council: publications Links to Council publications including current and past annual reports,annual plans, the code of conduct and planning scheme
George Town Council Web site of the George Town Council, with information on the Council and its services, and on the George Town area
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Web site of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, with information on the Council and its services, the community, economic development, and tourism
Glenorchy City Council Web site of the Glenorchy City Council, with information about the Council and its services, and general information on the city and community
Glenorchy City Council: A-Z of Forms Links to Glenorchy City Council forms for a range of activities and purposes: childcare, city assets, community development, rates, environment, planning, development, governance, works and services, animals, and more
Glenorchy City Council: about Information on Council elected representatives and meeting minutes and agenda, tenders, careers, and links to policies, corporate publications, fact sheets, newsletters, and forms
Glenorchy City Council: payments Details of Glenorchy City Council rates, including how they are calculated and payment methods. Includes online payment options
Glenorchy City Council: planning and heritage Links to information on planning matters within the Glenorchy municipality, including applying for planning permits and development approval, appeals and objections, tree removal, Glenorchy Planning Scheme, unlawful development or use, and Council's Heritage Program
Graffiti Removal (Hobart City Council) HCC is responsible for the removal of graffiti on infrastructure managed or owned by Council. To report graffiti within the Hobart municipal area, there is a 24 hour hotline which is 1800 WIPEOF (1800 347 363)
Heritage Places and Solar Technology Guidelines (Hobart City Council) Details of the Hobart City Council's guidelines for choosing and siting solar technologies on heritage properties in heritage areas. The Council's aim is to ensure that new solar technologies are positively integrated to a home situation, so the visual impact on the heritage qualities of the building will be minimal
Hobart City Council Home page for the Hobart City Council with information on Council services, news, events, business opportunities, community activities and living in Hobart
Hobart City Council Emergency Management Plan The HCC Emergency Management Plan provides details of arrangements that reduce emergency related risks to the community and provide a mechanism to mitigate and counter the impact and effects of an emergency that may arise within the municipal area
Hobart City Council: advertised applications List of applications, with plans and documentation, for permits for proposed building developments (alterations, extensions, additions, change of use, signs, subdivisions) within the Hobart municipality. Representations of objection or support may be lodged by the listed representation expiry period date
Hobart City Council: Building, Planning, Plumbing Information on Hobart City Council processes relating to building and planning. Includes details of rates, building, planning and plumbing approval processes, and other property related information: registrations and licences, by-laws, regulations, permit requirements, and how planning decisions are made
Hobart City Council: ePlanning Portal Hobart City Council's portal to enable access to general property information, track the status of current applications with Council or identify if planning approvals have been issued for a particular property
Hobart City Council: Fees and Charges An alphabetical listing of all fees and charges imposed by Hobart City Council. The Complete 2009/2010 Fees and Charges Booklet is available for download
Hobart City Council: Inner City Development Plan An Inner City Action Plan was endorsed by the Council at its meeting on the 12th December 2011 as the basis for future planning within Hobart’s inner city.The Inner City Action Plan represents the first phase of projects developed from the recommendations in the Gehl Architects Report Hobart 2010 Public Spaces and Public Life – a city with people in mind.
Hobart City Council: Payments Details of payment methods for Hobart City Council rates, dog registration renewals, and parking infringements. Includes online payment option
Hobart City Council: publications Links to Hobart City Council publications and media releases, including reports, strategies and plans, and the news sheet Capital City News
Huon Valley Council Web site of the Huon Valley Council, with links to Council and services information
Huon Valley Council: building FAQs Provides information relating to the regulation of the construction of buildings in the Huon Valley municipality, including legislation, applications and permits, planning applications and permits, and fees and charges
Huon Valley Council: Community Consultation Huon Valley Council values the opinions, experiences, and knowledge contained within the Huon Valley community. Also includes a link to a downloadable Community Consultation and Communication Strategy and previous consultation projects details
Huon Valley Council: planning Information on planning requirements in the Huon Valley municipality. Includes links to Planning Schemes, current advertised applications, and application fees and forms
Huon Valley Council: rates information Information on the levying and payment of rates on property in the Huon Valley municipality, including details of payment methods, with a link to the online payment site, and details of pensioner rebates, with link to the Pension Rebate Form
Huon Valley Directory This directory highlights a broad spectrum of services the Council provides to the community from family services, planning, environmental health, recreation facilities, natural resource management and much more
Kentish Council Web site of Kentish Council, with information on the Council and its services, the local community and the local area
Kentish Council: new residents kit The New Residents Kit for the Kentish Council municipality includes information on council services and amenities such a building services, dog registration, rubbish and recycling and asbestos removal
King Island Council King Island Council's web site with details of the Council and its services
King Island Council: forms A range of online application forms covering building approvals, development applications, waste management, dog registration, kennel licence, and more
King Island Council: planning Advice to applicants on planning applications for any development or land use which is not permitted by the King Island Planning Scheme
Kingborough Council Web site of Kingborough Council, with information on the Council and its services, and on the local community
Kingborough Council rates information Information on the levying and payment of rates on property in the Kingborough municipality, including current rates and charges, details of payment methods, with a link to the online payment site, and details of pensioner rebates
Kingborough Council Strategic Plan 2010-2020 Kingborough Council's plan setting out the future directions and desired strategic outcomes for the Kingborough municipal area for the decade 2010-2020. Includes link to the Strategic Delivery Plan 2010-2015
Kingborough Council: application forms Links to printable application forms for a range of Council purposes such as building, planning, plumbing, employment, environmental health, waste management, roads, rates, community events, and dog registration
Kingborough Council: planning Information on planning and development in the Kingborough municipality, including current planning applications, planning reports and maps, and Planning Scheme amendments
Latrobe Council strategic plans Latrobe Council's plans for developing strategies to manage growth in the municipality: 'Creating Opportunities' : a strategic direction 2006-2011; and, the Port Sorell and Environs Strategic Plan 2008
Latrobe Council, Tasmania Web site of Latrobe Council, with information about the Council and its meetings, the community, local attractions, events, groups, and environment
Launceston City Council Web site of Launceston City Council, with links to a range of Council and community information
Launceston City Council rates Details of Launceston City Council rates, including how they are calculated and levied, pensioner remissions, and methods of payment, with link to the online payment site. Includes a link to a Change of Address form, and Direct Debit Request form
Launceston City Council: Planning Information on how to obtain a planning permit for use or development of land through the Interim Launceston Planning Scheme 2012. Includes links to relevant forms and the Online planning application data
Launceston City Council: plumbing Details for plumbing permits, stormwater, drainage and sewerage requirements in the Launceston municipality. Including downloadable permit application forms
Launceston City Council: Tenders Launceston City Council puts out a range of Request for Tenders for works, infrastructure and more. Information is available here for current tenders and conditions and guidelines to assist the tendering process
Launceston Planning Scheme 2012 (Interim) The Interim Launceston Planning Scheme has been declared for the Launceston City Council's municipal area. A preliminary hearing for the assessment was held recently and more information will be forthcoming
Local Government Association of Tasmania The Local Government Association of Tasmania is an incorporated body under the Local Government Act 1993. It is owned, managed and governed by Councils. It is the peak body of local government in Tasmania and is part of a national network of associations.
Meander Valley Council Web site of the Meander Valley Council, with information on the Council, its services, and the local community
Meander Valley Council: building and plumbing Links to printable information about building requirements, certificates and plans, Application Forms for the development process and onsite waste water requirements for the Meander municipality
Meander Valley Council: planning Information and downloads on planning requirements for building within the Meander Valley municipality. Links to planning your development, current Planning Scheme, Planning Applications (received and decisions), and the Planning Scheme Review
Meander Valley Council: Your Community Profile The Profile displays Australian Bureau of Statistics data which enables analysis of the local population characteristics, see how they have changed over time and how they compare to other municipalities
Northern Midlands Council Web site of the Northern Midlands Council, with information about Council members, meetings, services, publications, fees and charges, rates payment, and more
Northern Midlands Council: forms Links to a range of application forms for the Northern Midlands Council (dogs, rates, waste management, building and plumbing, food and place of assembly, hire of halls and reserves)
Northern Midlands Council: MasterPlan Enquirer Northern Midland's Council's portal to enable access to general property information, track the status of current applications with Council or identify if planning approvals have been issued for a particular property
Northern Midlands Council: new resident's kit Details of the 'New Resident's Kit' which includes information on rates and charges, garbage and recycling collections, animal control, community groups, community health services, a business directory and public transport
Planning Scheme Amendments Information on the Hobart City Council's amendment process and includes advertised and recently approved amendments and a summary of past amendments
Sorell Council Web site of the Sorell Council, with information on the council and its services and the local community
Sorell Council: Building and plumbing The Building and Plumbing departments of the Council are responsible for fulfilling functions associated with the regulation and control of development
Sorell Council: National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week is 13-19 May and Council will be holding a Volunteer Recognition Reception at the Pittwater Scout Hall on 16 May. Attendance responses for event by 10 May
Sorell Council: Rebuilding after bushfires The Council is committed to minimising stress and delays to fire affected property owners and residents as they start on the task of rebuilding. Council aims to ensure that there is a good understanding by property owners, architects, designers and building practitioners on what is involved in complying with Tasmania’s planning and building legislation and Council’s local laws
Southern Midlands Council Web site of the Southern Midlands Council, with information on the Council and its services, and the local community
Southern Midlands Council: planning Planning approval process involves assessment of a proposal to use or develop land within a planning scheme. Links to external documents plus downloadable brochures including the Southern Midlands Planning Scheme
Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (STCA) The STCA is a regional organisation of the 12 local councils in southern Tasmania, formed to facilitate cooperative working partnerships, to improve the ability of Councils to take joint action to address regional development issues, and to advance sustainable economic, environmental and social outcomes for southern Tasmania
Speak Up Devonport Devonport City Council is seeking to increase community participation in its decision making processes and has created this online discussion site
Standard drawings (Hobart City Council) Information on Hobart City Council's requirement that design drawings and specifications submitted in preparation for new public assets be consistent with the Tasmanian Councils' Standards for Subdivisions, adopted by Council 1 January 2008. These supersede the Municipal Standard Drawings and Specification
Tasman Council Web site of Tasman Council, located in the southeast of Tasmania, with information on Council services and amenities, and the local community
Tasman Council: Environment and Health Environmental Health Officers assess and manage risks to public health, safety and wellbeing, and provide direction and education to the community. Includes information on the process of obtaining a Special Plumbing Permit
Waratah-Wynyard Council Web site of Waratah-Wynyard Council, with information about the Council and its services, the community, business and tourism
Water Sensitive Urban Design Hobart City Council resource kit comprising guidelines and practice notes for water sensitive design in the urban environment aimed at protecting Hobart's water resources and waterways from the long-term impacts of urbanization
West Coast Council Web site of the West Coast Council, with information on the Council and its services, tourism and the West Coast community
West Coast Council: building and planning Provides information on the building and planning approval processes for the West Coast municipality, including the West Coast Planning Scheme, building permits, and building FAQs
West Tamar Council Web site of the West Tamar Council, with information on the Council and its services, the local region, and the community
West Tamar Council: building permits Details of West Tamar Council permit requirements for proposed building work, development, wood burning heater installation, plumbing, ballustrades, demolition, swimming pools, subfloor ventilation and vehicular crossing application forms
West Tamar Council: planning Details of West Tamar Council's Planning Scheme, detailing planning permission requirements and approval process, with link to planning application form
Your say Circular Head Circular Head Council's dedicated community consultation website, designed to allow the public to help shape future directions, comment on key issues, and guide Council in making important decisions
Your Voice Your Launceston Launceston City Council invites feedback on key projects being considered by the Council. The site includes surveys, an online discussion forum and relevant documents