Glenorchy offers excellent opportunities for residential development to meet the city’s growing housing needs.
Glenorchy offers strong opportunities for residential development, supporting the city’s growing and diverse community with a range of housing options.
Council welcomes residential projects that contribute to housing supply, support neighbourhood growth and create well-designed, liveable communities.
Why develop in Glenorchy?
Glenorchy provides a range of advantages for residential development, including:
- Strong demand for housing within Greater Hobart
- Proximity to Hobart CBD, employment areas and services
- A range of residential zones accommodating different housing types and densities
- More affordable land and development costs than many areas of Greater Hobart
- Established infrastructure and public transport connections
- A growing and diverse population
Planning for residential development
Residential development within Glenorchy must comply with the Tasmanian Planning Scheme — Glenorchy.
Planning requirements vary depending on the zoning, site characteristics and scale of the proposed development. Council’s Planning team can provide pre-application advice and guidance on development requirements and approvals processes.
Infill and subdivision
Glenorchy offers opportunities for infill development and subdivision within established suburbs, helping to support housing diversity and efficient use of existing infrastructure.
Council encourages developers and property owners to discuss site opportunities and development potential with the Planning team early in the process.
Contact
Phone: 03 6216 6800
Email: gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au
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