From time to time, the planning and development system is amended to improve the way it works in South Australia.
By having your say, you can influence the way we plan and build under SA’s planning system.
Current consultations
Public feedback is sought on many elements of the planning system including Planning and Design Code amendments, major projects and other planning related projects.
View current Code Amendments on consultation
View current state assessed developments on consultation
Other projects on consultation are listed below:
Closes at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Overview
The South Australian Government has drafted targeted amendments to the Real Property Act 1886. These include enabling division documents to be lodged electronically, as well as some broader miscellaneous amendments.
You can view the details in the draft Real Property (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024 (PDF, 223 KB) and in the summary of proposed amendments (PDF, 136 KB).
Consultation period
Consultation begins: Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Consultation closes: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Consultation documents
- Draft Real Property (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024 (PDF, 223 KB)
- Summary of proposed amendments (PDF, 136 KB)
Submission details
Have your say before 5:00 pm, Tuesday 13 August 2024 via:
- Email: DTI.RegistrarGeneral@sa.gov.au
- Post: Submission – Draft Real Property (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024, Office of Registrar General, GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001
Hard copies of the Draft Real Property (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024 will be available for viewing during standard business hours at Level 9, 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide.
Further information
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar-General on (08) 7133 3100 or by email DTI.RegistrarGeneral@sa.gov.au.
Closes at 5:00 pm on 25 July 2024
Overview
Liveable housing and energy efficiency provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 will commence in South Australia on 1 October 2024.
The draft Ministerial Building Standard MBS 013: Application of NCC modern homes provisions to existing Class 1 buildings (PDF, 1005 KB) has been prepared, outlining how these provisions would be applied to alterations, additions, or repairs to existing homes in South Australia.
The draft Ministerial Building Standard includes the following requirements regarding NCC 2022 energy efficiency provisions:
- alterations and repairs within the home or to the existing building fabric must preserve or improve overall energy efficiency
- additions to existing homes must comply with NCC 2022 7-star energy efficiency provisions
- new building fabric and new services must generally comply with the provisions
- energy use requirements apply when domestic services are replaced as part of an addition or alteration to an existing home
- energy use can be demonstrated using specified calculator or energy usage software.
The draft Ministerial Building Standard includes the following requirements regarding NCC 2022 liveable housing provisions:
- unaltered parts of an existing home generally do not need to comply with MBS 013 where an existing home meets NCC 2022 liveable housing standards, repairs, and alterations to continue to comply with these provisions
- any new or altered access to the home, entrance, internal door, corridor, toilet, or shower must comply with the provisions.
Relocated homes would be considered alterations and would therefore need to comply with draft MBS 013 energy efficiency and liveability requirements regarding alterations.
MBS 013 is the final step in preparing to introduce the NCC 2022 energy efficiency and liveability provisions in South Australia. It follows consultation in May on MBS 007: Modifications to the Building Code of Australia, which outlines how the liveable housing and energy efficiency provisions in the NCC 2022 would be delivered in South Australia from 1 October 2024.
You are invited to submit your feedback on the draft Ministerial Building Standard MBS 013: Application of NCC modern homes provisions to existing Class 1 buildings (PDF, 1005 KB).
Consultation period
Consultation begins: Thursday, 4 July 2024
Consultation closes: 5:00 pm Thursday, 25 July 2024
Consultation documents
Have your say
Have your say before 5:00 pm, Thursday 25 July 2024.
Feedback can be provided via:
- email: plansasubmissions@sa.gov.au (subject: Submission – Ministerial Building Standards)
- Post: Submission – Ministerial Building Standards, Department for Housing and Urban Development, GPO Box 1815, ADELAIDE SA 5001
Hard copies of the draft Ministerial Building Standard will be available for viewing during standard business hours at Level 9, 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide.
Further information
Visit the Building Code page for further information and updates regarding the NCC and the transitional period for some provisions of the NCC 2022 in South Australia.
Regular updates will also be provided through the Building Standard e-newsletter.
For more information, contact PlanSA on 1800 752 664 or email PlanSA@sa.gov.au.
The consultation process
Public consultation is an important part of the planning process.
Amendment of a designated instrument or scheme under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (the PDI Act) must comply with the Community Engagement Charter during consultation.
All code amendments are required to go on public consultation before a decision is made, with proposed amendments published on PlanSA for you to have your say.
The consultation process may involve public events, letter drops and brochures.
Following the close of consultation, submissions may be published on the portal and/or summarised in a What We Heard or Engagement Report.
Past consultations
PlanSA publishes all projects that have completed the public consultation process and have reached a decision.
