Development Applications
Development Applications as advertised in the Mercury Newspaper
MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025
Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:
Location: 8 Patrick Street, Bothwell / CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2025/35 – Change of Use to Visitor Accommodation
The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 14 July 2025. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 14 July 2025.
FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025
Notice is hereby given that applications have been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:
Location: Lake Repulse Road, Ouse (CT 121681/1) / CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2025/16 – Extractive Industry
Location: 9 Linnet Street, Hamilton / CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2025/28 – Outbuilding
The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 04 July 2025. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 04 July 2025.
WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2025
Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:
Location: “The Weasel” 3415 Highland Lakes Road Bothwell (CT 140433/1), “Weasel Plains” 3236 Highlands Lakes Road Bothwell (CT 140581/1), “Rockford” 3759 Highlands Lakes Road Bothwell (CT 104298/1), With works on Highlands Lakes Road Reserve
Proposal: DA 2025/14 – Weasel Plains Solar Energy Farm
Application Documents:
The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 25 June 2025. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 25 June 2025.
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025
Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:
Location: Bashan 5 Mile Quarry, Bashan Road, Victoria Valley (CT 118843/1) / CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2025/21 – Bashan 5 Mile Extractive Industry (Level 2 Quarry)
The above application has been referred to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority (the Board) for assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA). An Environmental Effects Report (EER) has been lodged in support of the application.
A copy of the full development application is available for public inspection during the notification period at:
- Council offices, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Bothwell during normal office hours, or the plans may be viewed on Council’s website at www.centralhighlands.tas.gov.au, until 12th June 2025.
The EER can also be viewed at: https://epa.tas.gov.au/consultations
For assistance in accessing a copy of the EER, please contact Barry Williams on ph 0437 394 492 or barry.williams@ilmp.com.au.
A guide for preparing a public submission can be found at: https://epa.tas.gov.au/public-submission-guide.
Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 12th June 2025.