Blackstone Heights rezone plan to be heard at planning commission

THE TASMANIAN Planning Commission will hear Meander Valley Council’s application to rezone part of Blackstone Heights to include a local business zone.

The hearing at 10am on 16 March will consider rezoning a 6.5h site at 2 Panorama Road and part of 12 Neptune Drive from low density residential to local business zone.

It will also consider inserting a Blackstone Heights local business specific area.

Councillors agreed in September to the rezoning application, which will allow Prospect developer Tasland to build Blackstone Heights Market Place, incorporating a fresh produce market, an event and meeting space, self-storage sheds and storage for vehicles, boats and caravans.

Currently no commercial or community services are available in Blackstone Heights for its population of 1270 people (2016 census).

Anyone wishing to attend the hearing in person, by phone or by video conference must complete a hearing attendance form seven days before the hearing. Forms are available at www.planning.tas.gov.au/ assessment-resources/forms.