Once you have completed your research and confirmed that a planning permit is required, the next step is to prepare and submit your application. Providing accurate and complete information at this stage helps prevent delays and ensures your application can be assessed efficiently.

What you need for a planning application

A complete planning application must include:

  • Application Form – Completed and signed.
  • Certificate of Title – A recent copy, including folio text, plan, and any easements.
  • Proposal Plans – Including a site plan, floor plans, and elevations.
  • Supporting Reports – If applicable, reports on matters such as bushfire risk, wastewater management, traffic impact, or biodiversity.
  • Prescribed Fees – Payment of all required application fees.

Some applications may require additional information depending on the nature of the development and planning scheme requirements.

Preparing Your Proposal Plans

Your proposal plans must be clear, accurate, and to scale. The following details should be included:

  • The site plan should show all existing and proposed buildings, setbacks, access points, parking, and vegetation to be retained or removed.
  • Floor plans and elevations should provide dimensions, materials, and other relevant details.
  • If your development involves land clearing, significant excavation, or filling, additional details on site levels and drainage may be required.

How to Lodge Your Application

You can submit your completed application:

  • Online – Via the Council’s online portal.
  • By Email – Send all documents to hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au.
  • In Person – Visit Council’s Customer Service Centre at 40 Main Street, Huonville.
  • By Mail – Address to PO Box 210, Huonville TAS 7109.

Important: If your files are too large to email, use an online file transfer service (such as OneDrive or WeTransfer). For security reasons, Council does not accept USB memory sticks or CDs.

What Happens Next?

  1. Application Lodgement – Council’s Customer Service team will process your application and issue an invoice for payment.
  2. Application Assessment – Once the fee is paid, your application is assigned to a Statutory Planner for review.
  3. Request for Additional Information (if required) – If further details are needed, Council will send a written request, and the assessment process will pause until the information is provided.

Common Reasons for Additional Information Requests

  • Missing or unclear details on site plans (e.g., access, stormwater management).
  • Inconsistencies between plans and supporting reports.
  • Required reports for overlays such as bushfire risk, biodiversity, or wastewater.
  • Traffic impact assessments for developments near major roads.

Timeframes for Information Requests

  • Discretionary applications – Additional information may be requested within 21 days.
  • Permitted applications – Additional information may be requested within 14 days.

Providing all necessary details upfront helps avoid delays in processing your application.

Next Steps

Once your application has been reviewed and all required information is provided, it will proceed to preliminary assessment. Visit Preliminary Assessment and Information Requests for details on what happens during this stage.

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