North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan

The City of Hobart is preparing the North Hobart Neighbourhood (Structure) Plan. This plan will guide the sustainable development of the area.

The North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan is a 20-year plan that will guide the future growth of North Hobart. This includes exploring how we protect the essence of North Hobart and enhance the area's key features.

In particular, the Plan will:

  • Consider the best locations for new housing developments (infill and medium density)
  • Identify opportunities for complimentary business and employment in the area
  • Explore the best locations for new public open spaces, including parks
  • Consider improvements to active transport routes, such as pathways and bike lanes

The North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan responds to and aligns with relevant strategic planning policy and plans, including the State Government’s 30-Year Greater Hobart Plan. This plan identifies that new houses are best located in areas with high amenity and good services, such as childcare, schools, employment, and health services. It acknowledges that this should be done in a way that maintains the key attributes that make these areas liveable and attractive.


The draft North Hobart Place Neighbourhood Plan (Structure Plan)

A draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared, this was informed by the Discussion Paper prepared in 2023 and the North Hobart Place Vision and Access & Parking Plan projects undertaken in 2020-2021.

The study area for the Plan does not align with the North Hobart suburb boundary for several reasons:

  • The area of North Hobart that is south of Burnett Street is included in the Central Hobart Plan 2023. You can find more information on this project here.
  • Areas of Mt Stuart have been included to capture the west side of Elizabeth Street.

A broader project investigation area, which is not defined by a boundary, includes important characteristics and features, such as:

  • open space on the Queens Domain and at John Dogget Park in West Hobart
  • travel routes through and beyond the study area, to ensure it is well connected to the city and surrounding suburbs.

Background information for this project can be found in the documents section including:

Fact sheets

Word documents of these files can be provided upon request.


Community engagement

The community engagement for the draft Plan will be open until the 31 August 2024.

Upcoming activities:

  1. An online survey, which will be open until the 31 August 2024. Please see below.
  2. Written submissions, which can be emailed to strategicplanning@hobartcity.com.au
  3. Pop-up stalls on:
    • Wednesday, 24 July, 4-6pm
      Elizabeth Street near Pitt Street, North Hobart
    • Wednesday, 31 July, 3-5pm
      Soundy Park, corner of Argyle and Burnett Streets, North Hobart
    • Saturday 10 August, 9am - 11am
      Soundy Park, corner of Argyle and Burnett Streets, North Hobart

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or feedback in regard to the project.


The Discussion Paper

A Discussion Paper, which can be found in the documents section, was prepared in 2023, this was informed by the North Hobart Place Vision and Access & Parking Plan projects undertaken in 2020-2021. Hill PDA prepared an Economic Analysis to forecast the demand for employment space within the study area.

Community consultation on the Discussion Paper was undertaken in September 2023. Staff have now analysed the information received and prepared an Engagement Report.

More information on this stage of the project can be found in the document library.

The City of Hobart is preparing the North Hobart Neighbourhood (Structure) Plan. This plan will guide the sustainable development of the area.

The North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan is a 20-year plan that will guide the future growth of North Hobart. This includes exploring how we protect the essence of North Hobart and enhance the area's key features.

In particular, the Plan will:

  • Consider the best locations for new housing developments (infill and medium density)
  • Identify opportunities for complimentary business and employment in the area
  • Explore the best locations for new public open spaces, including parks
  • Consider improvements to active transport routes, such as pathways and bike lanes

The North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan responds to and aligns with relevant strategic planning policy and plans, including the State Government’s 30-Year Greater Hobart Plan. This plan identifies that new houses are best located in areas with high amenity and good services, such as childcare, schools, employment, and health services. It acknowledges that this should be done in a way that maintains the key attributes that make these areas liveable and attractive.


The draft North Hobart Place Neighbourhood Plan (Structure Plan)

A draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared, this was informed by the Discussion Paper prepared in 2023 and the North Hobart Place Vision and Access & Parking Plan projects undertaken in 2020-2021.

The study area for the Plan does not align with the North Hobart suburb boundary for several reasons:

  • The area of North Hobart that is south of Burnett Street is included in the Central Hobart Plan 2023. You can find more information on this project here.
  • Areas of Mt Stuart have been included to capture the west side of Elizabeth Street.

A broader project investigation area, which is not defined by a boundary, includes important characteristics and features, such as:

  • open space on the Queens Domain and at John Dogget Park in West Hobart
  • travel routes through and beyond the study area, to ensure it is well connected to the city and surrounding suburbs.

Background information for this project can be found in the documents section including:

Fact sheets

Word documents of these files can be provided upon request.


Community engagement

The community engagement for the draft Plan will be open until the 31 August 2024.

Upcoming activities:

  1. An online survey, which will be open until the 31 August 2024. Please see below.
  2. Written submissions, which can be emailed to strategicplanning@hobartcity.com.au
  3. Pop-up stalls on:
    • Wednesday, 24 July, 4-6pm
      Elizabeth Street near Pitt Street, North Hobart
    • Wednesday, 31 July, 3-5pm
      Soundy Park, corner of Argyle and Burnett Streets, North Hobart
    • Saturday 10 August, 9am - 11am
      Soundy Park, corner of Argyle and Burnett Streets, North Hobart

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or feedback in regard to the project.


The Discussion Paper

A Discussion Paper, which can be found in the documents section, was prepared in 2023, this was informed by the North Hobart Place Vision and Access & Parking Plan projects undertaken in 2020-2021. Hill PDA prepared an Economic Analysis to forecast the demand for employment space within the study area.

Community consultation on the Discussion Paper was undertaken in September 2023. Staff have now analysed the information received and prepared an Engagement Report.

More information on this stage of the project can be found in the document library.

Page last updated: 25 Jul 2024, 02:59 PM