Evandale Expansion Plan – Community Consultation Outcome

Posted on September 24, 2025

EVANDALE - PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Consultation Summary
Northern Midlands Council recently sought feedback from the community on a proposed amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Northern Midlands (Local Provisions Schedule) to rezone agricultural land on the eastern fringe of Evandale and expand the Evandale Specific Area Plan.
The consultation period ran from 12 July to 4 August 2025 and was promoted through postcards, website updates, social media, newspaper advertisements, and posters displayed within the community. 
An information session regarding the proposed amendment was held on 22 July 2025 which was attended by approximately 141 community members. 
We thank all community members who took the time to participate in this consultation process.

Submission summary

During this consultation, we received 52 submissions from 80 individuals. 92% were from the local postcode (7212). 98% of submissions opposed the amendment

The Proposed amendment was table at the Northern Midlands Council Meeting on Monday, 15 September 2025. At this meeting, Councillors voted not to initiate the process to amend the Planning Scheme. (Full decision available in the Minutes of the September 15, 2025, Council meeting)