Home builders in North West Coast Tasmania
Devonport, Latrobe and Port Sorell — 3 suburbs mapped.
North West Coast Tasmania suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Landslip hazard | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport | General, Inner, Urban Mixed Use | 2 bands | Mapped | 8 |
| Latrobe | General, Rural Living | 2 bands | Mapped | 12 |
| Port Sorell | General, Rural Living | 1 band | Mapped | 9 |
Reading the table
- 12 overlay families are mapped across the region; Latrobe carries the most at 12.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 84 km² between them — Latrobe is the largest at 64 km² and Port Sorell the smallest at 10.0 km².
What is mapped across North West Coast Tasmania
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire-prone Areas Code, Coastal Erosion Hazard Code, Coastal Inundation Hazard Code, Landslip Hazard Code, Natural Assets Code, Safeguarding of Airports Code and Specific Area Plan.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Flood-prone Hazard Areas Code | Latrobe and Port Sorell |
| Local Historical Heritage Code | Devonport and Latrobe |
| Scenic Protection Code | Latrobe and Port Sorell |
| Attenuation Code | Latrobe |
| Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Protection Code | Latrobe |
Questions about building in North West Coast Tasmania
Which council approves building work in North West Coast Tasmania?
2: Devonport with Devonport; Latrobe and Port Sorell with Latrobe.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in North West Coast Tasmania?
Yes, in all 3 mapped North West Coast Tasmania suburbs: Devonport, Latrobe and Port Sorell.
Which North West Coast Tasmania suburb has the most planning constraints?
Latrobe: 12 overlay families against 8 in Devonport. Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Protection Code and Attenuation Code are mapped in Latrobe and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across North West Coast Tasmania?
4: General Residential, Inner Residential, Rural Living and Urban Mixed Use. Widest range: Devonport, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in North West Coast Tasmania?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Devonport 2, Latrobe 2. None in Port Sorell.
Lodge with: Devonport with Devonport; Latrobe and Port Sorell with Latrobe, all under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.