--- title: "Planning, development, and building" date: 2026-07-17T13:20:00+10:00 author: Central Highlands Council canonical_url: "https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/planning-development-and-building" section: Site Content --- ![DJI 20260107121339 0001 D](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Image-Library/_2000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/8196/DJI_20260107121339_0001_D.webp) # Planning, development, and building 1. [ Home](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/) 2. [ Development & Environment ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/planning-development) 3. Planning, development, and building The Development and Environmental Services Office is located at [19 Alexander Street, Bothwell](https://share.google/hyESK1PEXJeXTFAqx). Our team works closely with the community to support responsible growth, protect public and environmental health, and ensure building and plumbing standards are met. The department is responsible for Land Use Planning and Development, Environmental Health, and Building and Plumbing regulatory services. #### **Need help?** If you're unsure which planning rules apply to a property, we're here to help. Contact the Development and Environmental Services team at , or call (03) 6259 5503 for assistance. ### Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Central Highlands The Tasmanian Planning Scheme guides how land is used and developed across the Central Highlands. It provides a consistent set of planning rules that apply throughout Tasmania, while recognising the unique characteristics and needs of local communities. The Scheme combines the State Planning Provisions (SPPs), which apply across Tasmania, with the Local Provisions Schedule (LPS), which contains local zoning maps, overlays and planning provisions specific to the Central Highlands. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Central Highlands came into effect on 8 February 2023, replacing the Central Highlands Interim Planning Scheme 2015. If you are planning to build, develop, subdivide, change the use of land, or undertake works on your property, the Planning Scheme is an important **first step** in understanding what requirements may apply and whether a planning permit is needed. You can view the Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Central Highlands on the Tasmanian Planning Commission website below. [ View Planning Scheme ](https://tpso.planning.tas.gov.au/tpso/external/tasmanian-planning-scheme) ### **PlanBuild Tasmania** PlanBuild is an online platform developed by the Tasmanian Government that brings together planning and development information from across Tasmania. It provides an easy way to access property-specific planning information in one place. Using PlanBuild, you can generate a property report that includes relevant zoning, overlays, planning codes, maps and other information that may affect a property. To get started, click the link below and enter a property address to search and generate a report. [ Use Plan Build ](https://www.planbuild.tas.gov.au/) ### **Works and Development at Heritage Places** If your property is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register, you may need approval before undertaking building works, alterations or development. Heritage Tasmania provides information about when approval is required and how to apply. Visit the Heritage Tasmania website below to learn more about works and development at heritage-listed places. [ Heritage Tasmania Information ](https://heritage.tas.gov.au/works-and-development) ## Information sheets - Planning, Building and Plumbing [ How to make an Application 211.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Procedures-for-Applications-1.pdf) [ Planning Application Fees 57.4 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Planning-Fees-2026-2027.pdf) [ Building & Plumbing Fees 140.6 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Building-Plumbing-Fees-2026-2027.pdf) [ Owner Builder Information 354.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Owner-Builder-Information-Sheet.pdf) [ State Government Levies 922.6 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/ITB-BP-Levy-Brochure.pdf) [ Council Subdivision Guidelines 811.8 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/CHC-Subdivision-Guidelines-for-Developers1.pdf) ## Forms for building, plumbing, and development ### Building & Plumbing [ Application for Demolition Permit - Notice of Work (Form 1) 308.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-for-Demolition-Permit-CLC-Notice-of-Work-Form-1.pdf) [ Application for Building Permit - Notice of Work (Form 2) 327.1 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-for-Building-Permit-CLC-Notice-of-Work-Form-2.pdf) [ Application for Plumbing Permit - Notice of Work (Form 3) 300.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-for-Plumbing-Permit-CLC-Notice-of-Work-Form-3.pdf) [ Notice of Low Risk Work - Building or Plumbing (Form 80) 52.5 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Form-80-Notice-of-Low-Risk-Work-Building-or-Plumbing.pdf) [ Application Owner Builder Permit 99.6 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-Owner-Builder-Permit-Application-2017.pdf) [ Notice of intention to install Heating Appliance (Form 53) 135.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Form-53-Notice-of-intention-to-install-Heating-Appliance.pdf) [ Heating Appliance Installation Compliance Certificate (Form 54) 135.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Form-54-Heating-Appliance-Installation-Compliance-Certificate.pdf) [ Standard of Work Certificate Building Work (Form 71A) 69.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Form-71A-Standard-of-Work-Certificate-Building-Work.pdf) [ Standard of Work Certificate Plumbing Work (Form 71B) 68.4 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Form-71B-Standard-of-Work-Certificate-Plumbing-Work.pdf) ### Development [ Application for Planning Approval 476.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-for-Planning-Approval.pdf) [ Application for Subdivision 617.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-for-Subdivision-1.pdf) [ Request for a Minor Amendment of Planning Permit 261.8 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Request-for-a-Minor-Amendment-of-Planning-Permit.pdf) [ Application for Extension Time to Planning Permit 209.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Planning-Docs/Application-for-Extension-Time-to-Planning-Permit.pdf)