The Commission’s charter is to act in the best interests of all South Australians, promoting the principles outlined in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 to encourage state-wide economic growth and support liveability.
The Commission reports directly to the Minister for Planning and is responsible for:
- delivery of the new planning system and management of its instruments
- leading the development of planning policies that are informed by genuine engagement with our community
- ensuring future development is coordinated with the provision of public transport, roads, services and open space
- guiding councils and professionals in the delivery of new planning services
- providing advice and recommendations on government planning policy
- analysing and assessing upcoming development projects
- coordinating planning with infrastructure
- guiding local council and accredited professionals in the delivery of new planning services and community engagement.
The Commission will operate with the support of the Department which will provide professional and technical expertise, administrative services and corporate resources, to assist in the performance of its functions.
The Commission is responsible for guiding the implementation of the state’s planning system. In particular:
- establishing and maintaining a number of new legislative instruments outlined in the new planning Act including the Community Engagement Charter, Planning and Design Code and Design Standards for the public realm and for infrastructure
- reviewing the general infrastructure scheme
- preparing a Regional Plan for each planning region where no Joint Planning Board exists
- Development Assessment of prescribed classes of development
- providing advice about funding programs available for planning or development within the state
- undertaking and publishing relevant research and providing reports as requested by the Minister or determined by the Commission.