City Planning Meeting - 20 May 2026

The City of Hobart held a City Planning Meeting on May 20, 2026, where several planning authority items were discussed, including a partial change of use application for 64A Sandy Bay Road involving a sauna installation. The meeting featured a deputation from a nearby resident concerned about increased foot traffic and security issues due to the proposed sauna and the lack of a boundary fence between council land and private property. The applicant explained the minimal foot traffic and operational details of the sauna. The council discussed the possibility of advising the applicant to work with the body corporate on boundary fencing, though no condition was imposed. The council unanimously passed a motion to include this advice in the recommendation. Additionally, the meeting reviewed an impact assessment related to excavation for a stadium at Macquarie Point, noting that the council’s role was advisory. Other planning reports, including delegated decisions and advertised applications, were received and noted without opposition. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussions on boundary fencing and site management could influence future procurement or maintenance activities related to public open spaces.