It was announced on Tuesday the Gorge had gained a permanent spot on the register with the site recognised as a place of state historic cultural heritage significance.

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Tasmanian Heritage Council chairwoman Brett Torossi said the listing meant any development proposed within the boundaries of the place entered in the register requires the approval of the Launceston City Council, as the local planning authority, and the Tasmanian Heritage Council, under the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995.

"Entry on the Heritage Register does not preclude development of a listed place, such as the Gorge," Ms Torossi said.

"Anyone who proposes works on or the development of a listed place is encouraged to proactively consult the Heritage Council's Works Guidelines and engage in pre-application consultation with Heritage Tasmania.

"The proponents of the Launceston Skyway are aware of their obligations under the resource management and planning system."

Ms Torossi said the Gorge has been entered in the Heritage Register since 1998, however the permanent entry has entailed a substantial review and update of the contents of the entry.

"It also provides a much more comprehensive outline of the Gorge's historic features and a larger area has been included in the entry recognising the importance of the natural setting to the Gorge," she said.

"Where appropriate, the Heritage Council is keen to help to facilitate the adaptive reuse and appropriate development of heritage places entered on the Heritage Register."