Anyone affected by a discretionary development has the right to lodge a representation, either supporting or objecting to a proposed development.
When a discretionary application is placed on public notification, adjoining property owners and occupiers are notified and invited to view copies of the proposed plans. The proposal is also advertised in the Advocate newspaper and on the Council’s website.
You may also wish to read this factsheet and example representation prepared by the Environmental Defenders Office. Alternatively, you can contact us or book an appointment.
Writing Representations
It is important that you keep your comments to the relevant issues. For example, a relevant planning issue may include whether allowing more houses to be built in the area will create traffic congestion.
If your comments are specific to any documents that are part of the application, it is helpful to include quotes, page numbers or clause references.
You should give reasons for your opinions and if you are presenting information, identify the sources or documents that support that information. Refer to any specialist qualifications or knowledge you have if it is relevant to your comments.
Make sure your comments are received by the due date or you may miss the opportunity for them to be considered. Representations are kept on file with the application and form part of the public record, which must be presented upon request. We also publish representations on our website without exception.
Lodging Representations
A representation must be in writing and should clearly state the reasons for your support, or concerns about the development.
Representations can be emailed to: [email protected]
or posted to: PO Box 220, Ulverstone, Tasmania, 7315.