Home builders in Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Lenah Valley, New Town and Sandy Bay — 3 suburbs mapped.
Hobart & Southern Tasmania suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Landslip hazard | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenah Valley | General, Inner, Low Density | 2 bands | Mapped | 8 |
| New Town | General, Inner, Urban Mixed Use | 2 bands | Mapped | 9 |
| Sandy Bay | General, Inner, Low Density | 3 bands | Mapped | 8 |
Reading the table
- 10 overlay families are mapped across the region; New Town carries the most at 9.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 19 km² between them — Lenah Valley is the largest at 8.4 km² and New Town the smallest at 3.9 km².
What is mapped across Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire-prone Areas Code, Flood-prone Hazard Areas Code, Landslip Hazard Code, Local Historical Heritage Code, Natural Assets Code and Specific Area Plan.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Coastal Erosion Hazard Code | New Town and Sandy Bay |
| Coastal Inundation Hazard Code | New Town and Sandy Bay |
| Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Protection Code | Lenah Valley and New Town |
| Scenic Protection Code | Lenah Valley |
Questions about building in Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Which council approves building work in Hobart & Southern Tasmania?
Hobart, for all 3 mapped Hobart & Southern Tasmania suburbs, under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Hobart & Southern Tasmania?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Hobart & Southern Tasmania suburbs: Lenah Valley, New Town and Sandy Bay.
Which Hobart & Southern Tasmania suburb has the most planning constraints?
New Town: 9 overlay families against 8 in Sandy Bay.
What planning zones apply across Hobart & Southern Tasmania?
5: General Residential, Inner Residential, Low Density Residential, Rural Living and Urban Mixed Use. Widest range: Lenah Valley, at 5.
Is heritage mapped in Hobart & Southern Tasmania?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: New Town 5, Sandy Bay 3, Lenah Valley 2.
Lodge with: Hobart, Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.