The council voted to write to the Northern Regional Councils group, outlining the request by Traders In Purple to classify the land within the urban growth area set out by the Northern Tasmanian Land Use Strategy.

Traders In Purple chief executive Brett Robinson welcomed the decision, describing it as a "great outcome" for the region and "Tasmania as a whole".

"We continue to believe that the success of Ridgeside Lane is grounded in the support of the local community and we will continue to work closely with stakeholders as we progress through the various approval processes," Mr Robinson said.

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"Our vision over the next 15-20 years is to create a whole-of-life residential and tourism centre ... to build one of Australia's most environmentally, sustainable, life-style communities."

Speaking against the matter during public question time, Evandale man Neil MacKinnon said he was not "anti-development" but questioned whether the proponents had really demonstrated the "exceptional circumstances", need or strategic direction required for the land use change.

"Your Interim Planning Scheme identifies Perth, then Longford as the preferred urban growth areas," Mr MacKinnon said. "According to all the planning experts and your current guidelines, this proposed development is simply in the wrong place."

Barry Lawson tabled a report prepared by PDA Surveyors which found there were already "sufficient" lots zoned or planned to be re-zoned as residential to meet the regions need until 2032.

The council first considered the land change proposal at its March meeting, but asked developers Traders in Purple for more information - since provided.

A hotel, eco-resort, retirement village and more than 470 land lots are included in the master plan.

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