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. You can watch a video presentation on the project here.
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 locationsContinue reading
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. You can watch a video presentation on the project here.
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
Community consultation on the Draft Plan was undertaken for 6 weeks over July and August 2024. The community engagement for the draft Plan closed on 31 August 2024.
Recent activities included:
- An online survey, which closed on the 31 August 2024.
- Written submissions, which could be emailed to strategicplanning@hobartcity.com.au
- Pop-up stalls on:
- Wednesday, 24 July, 4-6pm on Elizabeth Street near Pitt Street, North Hobart
- Wednesday, 31 July, 3-5pm at Soundy Park, corner of Argyle and Burnett Streets, North Hobart
- Saturday 10 August, 9am - 11am at Soundy Park, corner of Argyle and Burnett Streets, North Hobart
- Thursday 22 August, 11am-2pm on Elizabeth Street near Pitt Street, 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.
Tasmanian Government Projects
There are two Tasmanian (State) Government projects which are mentioned in the draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan which have also recently been out on consultation. Links are included below.
Draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan
Draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan.pdf (46.8 MB) (pdf)
