Building, Planning and Development
Building and Planning Services
If you want to construct a dwelling, or other building, or if you are planning any changes to your home or property, it is important that you find out whether your proposal requires Council planning, building and plumbing approval prior to the commencement of work. The Council’s Customer Service Officers are available to assist. Alternatively, the Council’s Planning, Building and Environmental Health Officers are available by appointment to discuss your proposal.
Please phone (03) 6264 0300 to schedule an appointment with any of these officers.
Further information can also be found online at www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au.
Planning and Subdivisions
A planning permit is often required before you use, develop or subdivide a property. To assist with making an application for a planning permit or enquiring into an application before Council, the Council’s Customer Service and Planning Officers are available to discuss your plans.
Domestic Wastewater
Approval is required to install or alter a septic tank or an on-site drainage system. It is necessary to desludge septic tanks every three to five years depending on use and to carry out maintenance work on absorption drains. Septic tanks can only be desludged by approved contractors. For more information please contact the Council’s Environmental Health Officer on (03) 6264 0300.