Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the State Planning Provisions Review scoping paper. This is an opportunity to make an important difference to Tasmania’s planning rules. Good planning is essential to ensure that all Tasmanians can find the homes they need, including facilitating an adequate supply of social and affordable homes. With the current twenty-year Tasmanian Housing Strategy (2022-2042) now under development, it is essential to include supporting the construction of social and affordable housing as an urgent priority. Read more…