3Interpretation

### 3 Interpretation > > (1)  *\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 30 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 104 of 1995, s. 4 and s. 35 and Sched. 1 \]*In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –[*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 85 of 1997, Sched. 4, Applied:01 Jan 1998\]*](/view/html/inforce/1998-01-01/act-1997-085#JS4@Ja4@GC4@Hpb@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 32 of 2011, s. 6, Applied:25 Oct 2011\]*](/view/html/inforce/2011-10-25/act-2011-032#GS6@Hpa@EN) ***accredited person*** means a person accredited or approved for the purposes of this Act under – > > > > > > > > (a) the [Fire Service Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1979-035) ; or > > > > > > > > > (b) any other prescribed legislation; > > > > > ***agreement*** means an agreement entered into under [Part 5](#HP5@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpa@EN) ***amendment of an LPS*** means an amendment, of an LPS, that is approved under [section 40Q](#GS40Q@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpa@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 7 of 2021, s. 4, Applied:14 Jul 2021\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-07-14/act-2021-007#GS4@EN) ***amendment of the SPPs*** means an amendment, of the SPPs, that is made under [section 30P](#GS30P@EN) , [section 30NA(6)](#GS30NA@Gs6@EN) or [section 30NB(3)](#GS30NB@Gs3@EN) ; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 18 of 2021, s. 224, Applied:05 Nov 2021\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-11-05/act-2021-018#GS224@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 18 of 2021, s. 224, Applied:05 Nov 2021\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-11-05/act-2021-018#GS224@EN) ***Appeal Tribunal*** means the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpa@EN) ***authorised officer*** means a person who, under [section 65I](#GS65I@EN) , is, or is authorised to be, an authorised officer; > > > > > ***building*** includes – > > > > > > > > (a) a structure and part of a building or structure; and > > > > > > > > > (b) fences, walls, out-buildings, service installations and other appurtenances of a building; and > > > > > > > > > (c) a boat or a pontoon which is permanently moored or fixed to land; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 32 of 2011, s. 6, Applied:25 Oct 2011\]*](/view/html/inforce/2011-10-25/act-2011-032#GS6@Hpb@EN) ***bushfire hazard management plan*** means a plan showing means of protection from bushfires in a form approved in writing by the Chief Officer; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpb@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpb@EN) ***certifiable scheme or order*** means a planning scheme prescribed for the purposes of [section 50A](#GS50A@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpb@EN) ***certifiable permitted use or development*** means a use, or development, that is prescribed for the purposes of [section 50A](#GS50A@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 32 of 2011, s. 6, Applied:25 Oct 2011\]*](/view/html/inforce/2011-10-25/act-2011-032#GS6@Hpb@EN) ***Chief Officer*** means the person appointed as Chief Officer under [section 10 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1979-035#GS10@EN) [Fire Service Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1979-035) ; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 85 of 1997, Sched. 4, Applied:01 Jan 1998\]*](/view/html/inforce/1998-01-01/act-1997-085#JS4@Ja5@GC1@Hpa@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpa@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpa@EN) ***Commission*** means the Tasmanian Planning Commission established under the [Tasmanian Planning Commission Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-085) ; > > > > > ***conservation*** includes preservation, maintenance, sustainable use and restoration of the natural and cultural environment; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2001, s. 4, Applied:16 Jul 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-07-16/act-2001-049#GS4@Hpa@EN) ***council*** has the same meaning as in the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-095) ; > > > > > ***development*** includes – > > > > > > > > (a) the construction, exterior alteration or exterior decoration of a building; and > > > > > > > > > (b) the demolition or removal of a building or works; and > > > > > > > > > (c) the construction or carrying out of works; and > > > > > > > > > (d) the subdivision or consolidation of land, including buildings or airspace; and > > > > > > > > > (e) the placing or relocation of a building or works on land; and > > > > > > > > > (f) the construction or putting up for display of signs or hoardings – > > > > > > but does not include any development of a class or description, including a class or description mentioned in [paragraphs (a)](#GS3@Gs1@Nd6@Hpa@EN) to [(f)](#GS3@Gs1@Nd6@Hpf@EN) , prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 24 of 2014, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-01-01/act-2014-024#GS4@Hpa@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpc@EN) ***discretionary permit*** means a permit to which [section 57](#GS57@EN) applies or to which, but for [section 40Y(5)](#GS40Y@Gs5@EN) , [section 57](#GS57@EN) would apply; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpd@EN) ***dispensation*** means a dispensation granted under this Act; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 24 of 2014, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-01-01/act-2014-024#GS4@Hpb@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpc@EN) ***Executive Commissioner*** means the person from time to time holding that office under the [Tasmanian Planning Commission Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-085) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 21 of 2020, s. 4, Applied:28 Oct 2020\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-10-28/act-2020-021#GS4@Hpa@EN) ***general manager***, in relation to a council, means a person who is appointed under [section 61 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-095#GS61@EN) [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-095) as the general manager of the council; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 24 of 2014, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-01-01/act-2014-024#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpe@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpb@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 24 of 2014, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-01-01/act-2014-024#GS4@Hpd@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpe@EN) > > > > > ***land*** includes – > > > > > > > > (a) buildings and other structures permanently fixed to land; and > > > > > > > > > (b) land covered with water; and > > > > > > > > > (c) water covering land; and > > > > > > > > > (d) any estate, interest, easement, servitude, privilege or right in or over land; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpf@EN) ***Local Provisions Schedule*** means a Local Provisions Schedule that is in effect under [section 35M(3)](#GS35M@Gs3@EN) and includes such a Schedule as amended, if at all, by an amendment of an LPS that is in effect under [section 40S(1)](#GS40S@Gs1@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpf@EN) ***LPS*** means a Local Provisions Schedule; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpf@EN) ***LPS criteria*** means the matters specified in [section 34](#GS34@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 21 of 2020, s. 4, Applied:28 Oct 2020\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-10-28/act-2020-021#GS4@Hpb@EN) ***major project*** has the meaning it has in [section 60B](#GS60B@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 21 of 2020, s. 4, Applied:28 Oct 2020\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-10-28/act-2020-021#GS4@Hpb@EN) ***major project permit*** means a major project permit granted under [section 60ZZM](#GS60ZZM@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2001, s. 4, Applied:16 Jul 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-07-16/act-2001-049#GS4@Hpb@EN) ***modification*** includes elaboration, enlargement, alteration and substitution; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpg@EN) ***municipal area*** includes a part of a municipal area; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpg@EN) ***municipal district*** means a municipal area; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 16 of 1997, Sched. 1, Applied:30 Jul 1997\]*](/view/html/inforce/1997-07-30/act-1997-016#JS1@Ja4@GC1@Hpa@EN) > > > > > ***municipality*** means a council; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hph@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 64 of 2001, s. 11, Applied:10 Oct 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-10-10/act-2001-064#GS11@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 64 of 2001, s. 11, Applied:10 Oct 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-10-10/act-2001-064#GS11@EN) ***owner*** means – > > > > > > > > (a) in the case of a fee simple estate in land, the person in whom that estate vested; or > > > > > > > > > (b) in the case of land not registered under the [Land Titles Act 1980](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1980-019) and subject to a mortgage, the person having, for the time being, the equity of redemption in that mortgage; or > > > > > > > > > (c) in the case of land held under a tenancy for life, the person who is the life tenant; or > > > > > > > > > (d) in the case of land held under a lease for a term of not less than 99 years or for a term of not less than such other prescribed period, the person who is the lessee of the land; or > > > > > > > > > (e) in the case of land in respect of which a person has a prescribed interest, that person; or > > > > > > > > > (f) in the case of Crown land within the meaning of the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) , the Crown in right of the State of Tasmania – > > > > > > but does not include the holder of an interest in land other than the Crown in right of Tasmania if the interest of the holder cannot reasonably be discovered by a search of the Register, within the meaning of the [Land Titles Act 1980](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1980-019) , or a search conducted at the Registry, within the meaning of the [Registration of Deeds Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-024) . > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 85 of 1997, Applied:01 Jan 1998\]*](/view/html/inforce/1998-01-01/act-1997-085#AT@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 16 of 1997, Sched. 1, Applied:30 Jul 1997\]*](/view/html/inforce/1997-07-30/act-1997-016#JS1@Ja4@GC1@Hpb@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 84 of 1997, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 1998\]*](/view/html/inforce/1998-01-01/act-1997-084#GS4@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpi@EN) ***permit*** means any permit, approval or consent required by a planning scheme to be issued or given by a municipality in respect of the use or development of any land; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpd@EN) ***permitted use or development certificate*** means a certificate, issued under [section 50B](#GS50B@EN) , that is in force; > > > > > ***person*** includes a department, or other agency of Government of the State or the Commonwealth and an authority of the State or the Commonwealth; > > > > > ***planning appeal*** means an appeal under [section 61](#GS61@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 16 of 1997, Sched. 1, Applied:30 Jul 1997\]*](/view/html/inforce/1997-07-30/act-1997-016#JS1@Ja4@GC1@Hpc@EN) ***planning authority*** means a council; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpe@EN) ***planning certifier*** means a person to whom has been issued an authorisation, under [section 80C](#GS80C@EN) , that is in force; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpe@EN) ***planning compliance certificate*** means a planning compliance certificate, within the meaning of [section 60ZE(1)](#GS60ZE@Gs1@EN) , that has been issued under [section 60ZD](#GS60ZD@EN) and is in force; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpf@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 24 of 2014, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-01-01/act-2014-024#GS4@Hpe@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpj@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpj@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpj@EN) ***planning scheme*** – see [section 10(2)(a)](#GS10@Gs2@Hpa@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpk@EN) ***regional area*** means an area specified in a notice under [section 5A](#GS5A@EN) to be a regional area; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 51 of 2012, Sched. 2, Applied:01 Jul 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-07-01/act-2012-051#JS2@Ja3@GC1@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpl@EN) ***regional land use strategy***, in relation to a regional area, means the regional land use strategy declared under [section 5A](#GS5A@EN) in relation to the area; > > > > > ***relevant agency*** means – > > > > > > > > (a) a department or other agency of Government of the State or of the Commonwealth; or > > > > > > > > > (b) an authority of the State or of the Commonwealth established for a public purpose; or > > > > > > > > > (c) a person undertaking a function for the public benefit – > > > > > > declared by the regulations to be a relevant agency for the purposes of the provision in which the expression occurs or for the purposes of a matter prescribed in the regulations; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2001, s. 4, Applied:16 Jul 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-07-16/act-2001-049#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpd@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpm@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpm@EN) ***representation***, in relation to – > > > > > > > > (a) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 36 of 2018, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2018\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-12-17/act-2018-036#GS4@Hpb@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 36 of 2018, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2018\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-12-17/act-2018-036#GS4@Hpa@EN) a draft of the SPPs or the TPPs, a draft amendment of the SPPs or the TPPs, a draft LPS or a draft amendment of an LPS; or > > > > > > > > > (b) an application for a permit; or > > > > > > > > > (c) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 21 of 2020, s. 4, Applied:28 Oct 2020\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-10-28/act-2020-021#GS4@Hpc@EN) a project in respect of which a major project permit may be granted – > > > > > > includes a written statement of facts or reasons in support of or in opposition to the draft, application or project; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpm@EN) ***Special Local Provisions Schedule*** means a Special Local Provisions Schedule, approved under [section 35Q(3)](#GS35Q@Gs3@EN) , that is in effect; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpm@EN) ***Special LPS*** means a Special Local Provisions Schedule; > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2010\]*](/view/html/inforce/2010-01-01/act-2009-043#GS4@Hpd@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 21 of 2020, s. 4, Applied:28 Oct 2020\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-10-28/act-2020-021#GS4@Hpd@EN) [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpn@EN) > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpn@EN) ***special planning order*** means an order that was, at any time before the substitution of section 47 of this Act by the Tasmanian Planning Scheme Amendment Act, in operation under this Act; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpn@EN) ***SPPs criteria*** means the matters specified in [section 15](#GS15@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpn@EN) ***State authority*** means any body or authority, whether incorporated or not, that is – > > > > > > > > (a) established or constituted under a written law or under the royal prerogative; and > > > > > > > > > (b) a body, or authority, which, or of which the governing authority, wholly or partly comprises a person, or persons, appointed by the Governor, a Minister or another State authority; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 21 of 1997, s. 17, Applied:01 Aug 1997\]*](/view/html/inforce/1997-08-01/act-1997-021#GS17@EN) ***State Policy*** means a Tasmanian Sustainable Development Policy made under [section 11](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-065#GS11@EN) , or that comes into operation under [section 12](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-065#GS12@EN) , of the [State Policies and Projects Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-065) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 36 of 2018, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2018\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-12-17/act-2018-036#GS4@Hpc@EN) ***Tasmanian Planning Policies*** means the Tasmanian Planning Policies made under [section 12G(2)](#GS12G@Gs2@EN) , as amended from time to time under that section as applied by [section 12H(3)](#GS12H@Gs3@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpo@EN) ***Tasmanian Planning Scheme*** – see [section 9](#GS9@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpo@EN) ***Tasmanian Planning Scheme Amendment Act*** means the *Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Scheme) Act 2015*; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpo@EN) ***the SPPs*** means the State Planning Provisions; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 47 of 2015, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS4@Hpo@EN) ***the State Planning Provisions*** means the State Planning Provisions, made under [section 27](#GS27@EN) , that are in effect under [section 29(2)](#GS29@Gs2@EN) as part of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, as those Provisions are amended, if at all, under [Division 2](#HP3@HD2@EN) of [Part 3](#HP3@EN) by an amendment of the State Planning Provisions that is in effect as part of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme under [section 30R(2)](#GS30R@Gs2@EN) ; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 36 of 2018, s. 4, Applied:17 Dec 2018\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-12-17/act-2018-036#GS4@Hpd@EN) ***the TPPs*** means the Tasmanian Planning Policies; > > > > > ***use***, in relation to land, includes the manner of utilising land but does not include the undertaking of development; > > > > > [*\[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2013, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-01-01/act-2013-059#GS11@Hpg@EN) ***water and sewerage certificate*** means a certificate issued under [section 50D](#GS50D@EN) ; > > > > > ***works*** includes any change to the natural or existing condition or topography of land including the removal, destruction or lopping of trees and the removal of vegetation or topsoil, but does not include forest practices, as defined in the [Forest Practices Act 1985](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1985-048) , carried out in State forests. > > > (2)  [*\[Section 3 Subsection (2) amended by No. 49 of 2001, s. 4, Applied:16 Jul 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-07-16/act-2001-049#GS4@Hpd@EN) Words and expressions used both in this Act and in the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-095) have in this Act, unless the contrary intention appears, the same respective meanings as they have in that Act.