The Tasmanian Government is continuing to make Tasmania's planning system simpler, faster, and fairer - today announcing plans to repeal the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 to streamline the approvals of subdivisions.
Minister for Housing, Planning, and Consumer Affairs, Felix Ellis, said this is one of the worst pieces of red tape on Tasmania's books.
"The building and construction sector has faced too much red-tape when trying to get home-building opportunities out of the ground," Minister Ellis said.
"Outdated and unnecessary requirements under the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 complicate our assessment processes and conflict with our contemporary Tasmanian Planning Scheme, holding up a lot of work needed to provide more home across the state.
"Currently, before a sod can even be turned a subdivision proposal must be assessed against two sets of planning requirements, costing time and money and leaving hopeful homeowners waiting.
"This move is a great example of how we are cutting through unnecessary red tape and getting on with the job of getting more people into homes," he said.
The changes will move those aspects in the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 relating to subdivision approvals into the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, removing the duplication.
Minister Ellis said the changes would reduce the administrative cost and burden faced by developers and encourage more construction.
"This is a common sense reform that will see more homes built, faster.
"We're making sure that getting approval once means you're good to go.
"Importantly, it still provides the community with the peace of mind that the rigorous processes under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme still apply, giving the community the chance to comment on any proposed developments.
"It's planning reform like this that will continue to make Tasmania's planning system simpler, faster, and fairer – a key part of our Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future."
