Planning schemes regulate new use and development of land. They have two parts; - a document that sets out the requirements or standards for use and development, and - maps indicating where the requirements or standards apply. The Tasmanian Interim Planning Scheme Zone Boundaries dataset is an online mapping resource incorporating all zones boundary mapping within the state where interim schemes remain in effect. The boundaries of the majority of planning scheme zones are aligned with land parcel boundaries or road centrelines. Where they deviate, boundaries are represented by polylines attributed with a description of the features that define their location.

Planning scheme zone boundaries were sourced from Tasmanian local government between 2012 - 2014 and combined into a state-wide layer by the Tasmanian Planning Commission. The dataset is updated as required.

Position Accuracy: Position accuracy is dependent on the features and methods used to map the boundaries and therefore may vary significantly. Attribute Accuracy: Variable - not all boundaries have been adequately attributed Completeness: Incomplete Further information on planning schemes can be found on the Tasmanian Planning Commission website at http://www.planning.tas.gov.au