It was only recently Tasmanian Planning Commission released its ruling on the amendment to the 14 lot subdivision partial rezoning of land at 27-99 Opossum Road, Kings Meadows from the Recreation Zone to the General Residential Zone.

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The development which will be brought to the Launceston planning authority on Thursday, August 11 will look at a separate development for the same land to subdivide one lot into three.

The development received some respondents from community members.

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Issues included disturbance of the natural ecosystems and biodiversity, traffic impact, amenity and retention of public open space.

No changes by council officers have been recommended to address these concerns.

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Previous concerns have been raised about this development regarding wildlife and bushland.

These concerns were dismissed by the Tasmanian Planning Authority in their response regarding the other development application.

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The commission's consideration stated: the site is not part of the National Reserve System and is not afforded any formal protection under the relevant legislation.

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