State Jurisdictional Framework: TAS
Retaining Walls in Tasmania
Statutory council planning controls, Fair Work CW3 benchmarks, and local government calculators for retaining walls across Tasmania.
Benchmark Installed Rate
$280 –$550/lm
Statutory Reference: Building Act 2016 (Tas) - Directors Specified Work & Scheme StandardsIn Tasmania, retaining walls under 1.0m and set back 1.5m are considered Low Risk Work (Category 1). Walls retaining more than 1.0m or near boundaries require a licensed builder and Building Permit.
Select Your Council Area in TAS
Select your Local Government Area to open the interactive calculator and local DA checklist.
Regional Council
City of Burnie
Calculate Local Costs
Metro Council
City of Clarence
Calculate Local Costs
Regional Council
City of Devonport
Calculate Local Costs
Metro Council
City of Glenorchy
Calculate Local Costs
Metro Council
City of Hobart
Calculate Local Costs
Regional Council
City of Launceston
Calculate Local Costs
Metro Council
Kingborough Council
Calculate Local Costs
Regional Council
Sorell Council
Calculate Local Costs