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 11:59 pm, 24 September 2026
Consultation dates
13 August 2026 to 24 September 2026
Overview
The South Australian Government is proposing several amendments to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 (General Regulations).
These amendments are called the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) (Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2026 (PDF, 380.5 KB) (Miscellaneous Amendment Regulations).
Some of the key amendments (PDF, 700.0 KB) would:
- restructure Schedule 8 to clarify what plans and other documentation is relevant for verification and assessment of development applications
- ensure that building indemnity insurance is obtained prior to the commencement of building works where required
- allow basic infrastructure schemes to be varied to become primary infrastructure schemes
- allow applicants to nominate their chosen water industry entity or entities for the provision of water supply and sewerage services as part of a land division application.
The proposed amendments seek to improve transparency for applicants in relation to building indemnity insurance, outline administrative processes, and make technical refinements.
Have your say
Consultation on the draft Amendment Regulations is open from 13 August to 11:59 pm, 24 September 2026.
Feedback on the proposed changes can be submitted by emailing PlanSASubmissions@sa.gov.au
Documents
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.
