Hobart named Australia's most restrictive city for planning
Hobart has been ranked Australia's most restrictive capital city for planning, with 97% of residential land subject to development limits, per the Australian Zoning Atlas.
97% of Hobart's residential land is subject to restrictions that limit housing development, the highest rate of any Australian capital city.
Why is Hobart the hardest Australian city to get housing development approved?
Builders and tradies in Hobart face the tightest planning constraints in the country, limiting new housing projects and reducing work opportunities in the residential sector.
Key takeaways
- Hobart ranks as Australia's most restrictive capital city for planning, according to the Australian Zoning Atlas.
- 97% of Hobart's residential land has restrictions that limit housing development.
- Tight planning rules reduce the pipeline of new residential projects available to local tradies.
- The findings highlight a national conversation about zoning reform and housing supply constraints.
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