Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy Review - Have your say.
Posted on December 04, 2025
Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy Review
The Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (NTRLUS) is a key planning tool that guides how land is used, developed, and protected across our region. It implements the Tasmanian Planning Policies at a regional level and shapes planning decisions in each Northern council area.
The current NTRLUS was created in 2011 and most recently amended in 2021. It addresses:
- Population change, including urban and activity centre growth patterns
- Respect for Indigenous and historical cultural heritage
- Housing demand and supply
- Infrastructure requirements
- Environmental hazards, environmental protection, and emerging climate risks
- Economic development across the region
In recent years, Northern Tasmania has experienced significant changes in all these areas. To ensure the strategy continues to guide what our future looks like, it’s time for a full review and update.
Who is involved?
The review is a collaborative effort between the Tasmanian Government, the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation (NTDC), and Northern councils, which include:
Break O’Day | Dorset | Flinders | George Town | Launceston City | Meander Valley | Northern Midlands | West Tamar
Review Process
The review will be delivered in three main phases, with a draft RLUS expected in 2026:
Phase 1: Setting the Direction
Understanding the current state and setting clear strategic directions, including gathering community and stakeholder views on priorities and challenges.
Phase 2: Infrastructure and Gaps Analysis
Examining existing infrastructure and identifying gaps or pressures to support growth in the right locations.
Phase 3: Sustainable Growth and Strategy Development
Developing a draft strategy and implementation plan that considers housing and employment growth, infrastructure needs, and land suitability.
Although presented in phases, the process is interconnected. Community engagement, infrastructure analysis, and policy development occur across multiple stages to ensure the strategy is well-informed and responsive to emerging needs.
Why does this matter?
By working in partnership, Northern councils and the Tasmanian Government aim to create a strategy that balances growth with community needs, infrastructure capacity, and environmental sustainability.
Consultation closes: 5:00 pm, Friday 30 January 2026
You can share your views in two ways:
✅ Complete the anonymous community survey: https://shapingtasmania.com.au
✅ Make a formal written submission:
Join the Conversation on the website to create an account using your email address. Your submission will be sent to NTDC, kept confidential to the project team, and summarised in a public engagement report to inform the updated strategy.
Both options will help shape the future direction of Northern Tasmania’s Regional Land Use Strategy.
For more details, including Frequently Asked Questions, visit:
https://shapingtasmania.com.au Or email: rlus@ntdc.org.au