City Planning Committee - 25 March 2026

The City Planning Committee of Hobart convened on March 25, 2026, to discuss several planning applications and related matters. A key procurement-related discussion involved a proposal to enclose a small deck area in a residential unit, which was initially recommended for refusal due to planning scheme provisions requiring private open space. Committee members debated the equity and practicality of the rule, noting that other owners had enclosed similar spaces with approval. The committee ultimately voted unanimously to approve the enclosure, overriding the initial refusal recommendation. Additionally, the committee discussed zoning changes related to a residential house and outbuildings near Queen's Domain, and a new gymnasium development at the Captain Fiddle site, with requests for further written information on these projects. The meeting also touched on potential future revisions to private open space requirements in the planning scheme, with state government recommendations expected soon that may influence council policy.