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Tasmanian Youth Detention Centre Facility Pontville
The new Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility requires a Discretionary planning approval from Southern Midlands Council (the Planning Authority). The development application must be publicly advertised for a period not exceeding 14 days, from 17th November with the plans and reports available for the public to view online and at Council’s offices in Kempton and Oatlands. View the Development Application.
Any person can make a representation in support or in opposition to the planning application. A representation must be in writing and should state the reasons why the application should be supported or reasons for objection. All representations received are considered by Council.
Representations should be lodged no later than 4.30 pm on 1st December 2025. Late representations will not be accepted. Representations must be lodged in the form of a letter addressed to;
The General Manager,
PO Box 21
Oatlands, Tas, 7120
Or via email to: mail@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au
A comprehensive assessment against the relevant sections of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Southern Midlands (the Scheme) will be undertaken by Council Officers. It is not the role of Council to assess or make comment on matters outside of the Scheme. For further information regarding the proposed model of care or the day to day running of the Youth Justice Facility, please go to https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/safe-children/youth-justice-services/youth-justice-reform-in-tasmania/tasmanian-youth-justice-facility/ or contact DECYP via email newyjfacility@decyp.tas.gov.au
After the advertising period, the development application will likely go to Council as Planning Authority for determination on Wednesday 10th December, 2pm at Kempton Council Chamber. Council Officers will prepare a report, with a recommendation for approval (with or without conditions) or refusal.
For further information about the planning process, representations, assessments and the appeal process, please visit the State Planning Office’s website at https://www.stateplanning.tas.gov.au/planning-system/tasmanian-planning-scheme/permits
Posted Monday, 17 November 2025, 7.00am
