These amendments have completed their statutory consultation process with South Australia's community.
After processing all submissions received, the amendments are recommended for approval to the relevant decision-maker.
Closed 2024
Closed at 5:00 pm on 4 November 2024
The 6-week engagement period for the draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (the Plan) has now ended.
All submissions and feedback received during the draft Plan's consultation are now being reviewed and considered for inclusion in the finalised Plan before being provided to the State Planning Commission for endorsement.
A What We Heard Report outlining the themes of feedback received during engagement will be available to read once all submissions are reviewed.
A detailed analysis of all written submissions and survey responses will be incorporated within the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Engagement Report, anticipated for release in early-2025.
View the draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan
View the engagement supporting documents
If you would like to stay updated on the Regional Planning Program, including Greater Adelaide and all country plans, please register for the Planning Ahead Newsletter.
Closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 3 September 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, 225 KB) and in the summary of proposed amendments (PDF, 136 KB).
Consultation period
Consultation commenced: Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Consultation closed: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Consultation documents
- Draft Real Property (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024 (PDF, 225 KB)
- Summary of proposed amendments (PDF, 136 KB)
Further information
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar-General on (08) 7133 3100 or by email DTI.RegistrarGeneral@sa.gov.au.
Closed 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.
Consultation period
Consultation commenced: Thursday, 4 July 2024
Consultation closed: 5:00 pm Thursday, 25 July 2024
Consultation documents
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.
Closed at 5:00 pm on 3 June 2024
Overview
The South Australian Government has drafted the Real Property Regulations 2024 to remake the Real Property Regulations 2009, which are due to expire on 1 September 2024.
The draft Real Property Regulations 2024 (PDF, 60 KB) include a number of proposed changes to the regulations, including:
- clarifying that it is not possible to register the transfer of a portion of a registered lease
- requiring all land division plans lodged in the Lands Titles Registry Office to be certified by a surveyor
- expanding the circumstances where a legal practitioner or registered conveyancer can execute an instrument on behalf of their client without a Client Authorisation
- removing exemptions for certain classes of instruments, which have now been electronically enabled
- clarifying that there are two different reference documents for verification of identity requirements – one for each of paper and electronic lodgements
- providing details of the information that must accompany an application for caveat
- remove ambiguity regarding the Plan Presentation Guidelines.
View a detailed summary of the proposed regulation changes (PDF, 134 KB).
Consultation Period
Consultation begins: Monday, 6 May 2024
Consultation closes: Monday, 3 June 2024, 5:00 pm
Following consultation, the Real Property Regulations 2024 were finalised, approved, and gazetted on 8 August 2024.
Consultation documents
Post consultation documents
Further information
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar-General on (08) 7133 3100 or by email DTI.RegistrarGeneral@sa.gov.au.
Closed at 5:00 pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024
Overview
Liveable housing and energy efficiency provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 will commence in South Australia on 1 October 2024.
Livable housing and energy efficiency provisions in the NCC 2022 include:
- improved entry and spaces inside homes, such as wider doors and corridors and step-free access
- requirements to reinforce a bathroom and toilet wall during construction
- an increase from 6 to 7 star for energy related construction requirements under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)
- adoption of an annual energy use budget related to household building system design (heating and cooling, hot water, lighting).
The draft Ministerial Building Standard has been prepared, outlining how the livable housing and energy efficiency provisions in the NCC 2022 would be delivered in South Australia from 1 October 2024.
Following public consultation, MBS 007 was amended finalised and gazetted on 25 July 2024.
A summary of what we heard during consultation, and how the draft was subsequently amended, can be found below under post consultation documents.
Consultation period
Consultation was held between 24 April 2024 and 8 May 2024.
Consultation documents
Post consultation documents
Further information
Visit the Building Code page for further information regarding the NCC, updates on the NCC 2022 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.
Closed at 5:00 pm on 6 June 2024
Overview
The State Planning Commission sought feedback on proposed improvements to the Community Engagement Charter, which guides public participation in preparing and amending designated planning policies, strategies and schemes.
The proposed changes, which follow the Commission’s inaugural 5-year review (PDF, 899 KB) of the Community Engagement Charter, aim to:
- ensure engagement is inclusive and respectful for all South Australians by highlighting the need to consider appropriate opportunities for the following communities to influence planning decisions that affect or interest them:
- First Nations
- youth
- culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- people living with disability and neurodiverse communities
- businesses, workers and employers
- streamline delivering planning rules, such as rezoning land, by introducing a new engagement process for ‘complying changes’, where the community has had an opportunity to give their views and influence the decision as part of the regional planning engagement process – a complying change would undergo a streamlined consultation process; impacted and neighbouring landowners would still have an additional opportunity to give feedback before a complying change is finalised
- better reflect that the Community Engagement Charter is now a well-established part of the South Australian planning system and the mandatory engagement requirements outlined in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
The Charter was established in 2018 as part of South Australia’s new planning system to help build community trust and confidence in the planning system by providing an engagement framework that is robust and adaptable.
A more in-depth review of the Community Engagement Charter will be carried out following the conclusion of the Regional Planning Program.
Note: The Kangaroo Island community is encouraged to get involved in the Kangaroo Island regional planning process, taking place alongside the Community Engagement Charter consultation, to ensure they have their say on future planning policies such as rezoning land for future development.
Consultation period
Consultation commenced: 14 March 2024
Consultation ended: 5:00 pm, 6 June 2024
Consultation documents
- Draft Community Engagement Charter with marked-up changes (PDF, 1233 KB)
- Engagement Plan (PDF, 268 KB)
Supporting materials
- Draft Community Engagement Charter - fact sheet (PDF, 64 KB)
- Draft Community Engagement Charter - frequently asked questions (PDF, 114 KB)
- YourSAy consultation page
- Draft Practice Direction 2: Preparation and Amendment of Designated Instruments (PDF, 317 KB) – this document includes the proposed minimum consultation requirements and demonstrates the proposed process for a ‘complying change’
- Proposal to Initiate an Amendment to the Community Engagement Charter (PDF, 805 KB)
Engagement events
Online information sessions were held on 16 April and 9 May 2024.
Further information
Closed at 5:00 pm on 6 June 2024
The 12-week engagement period for the draft Kangaroo Island Regional Plan (KIRP) has now ended.
All submissions and feedback received during the draft KIRP consultation are now being reviewed and considered for inclusion in the finalised KIRP before being provided to the State Planning Commission for endorsement.
A What We Heard Report outlining the themes of feedback received during engagement will be available to read once all submissions are reviewed.
A detailed analysis of all written submissions and survey responses will be incorporated within the Kangaroo Island Regional Plan Engagement Report, anticipated for release in late-2024.
All written submissions will be publicly available within the Kangaroo Island Regional Plan Engagement Report.
Engagement documents
- Draft Kangaroo Island Regional Plan - interactive portal
- Draft Kangaroo Island Regional Plan (PDF, 6625 KB)
- Kangaroo Island Planning Region (PDF, 1259 KB)
- Proposal to Initiate Kangaroo Island Regional Plan document (PDF, 856 KB)
- Kangaroo Island Regional Plan Engagement Plan (PDF, 447 KB)
- Kangaroo Island Regional Plan Visioning Workshop Report (PDF, 428 KB)
- Kangaroo Island Regional Plan Visioning Workshop 2 Report (PDF, 414 KB)
- Draft Kangaroo Island Regional Plan Fact Sheet (PDF, 199 KB)
- What we heard - Kangaroo Island Regional Plan (PDF, 230 KB)
To view the regional planning portal and for more information about the Kangaroo Island Regional Plan, visit regional.plan.sa.gov.au.
Closed at 5:00 pm on 6 June 2024
In response to Australia’s planning skills shortage, the State Planning Commission (the Commission) initiated an amendment to the existing State Planning Policy 1: Integrated Planning at the request of the Minister for Planning. Feedback was sought on the proposed changes.
Background
Good planning is essential to South Australia's future, and the planners who shape our communities perform a vital role.
There is currently a national shortage of urban and regional planners, highlighted in the Planning Institute of Australia’s Planners in Australia: State of the Profession Report and in the Federal Government’s Skills Priority List.
This planning skills shortage is a critical concern for the state. South Australia needs qualified planning professionals so that we can deal with challenges like housing affordability, population growth, and the transition to a net-zero emissions future.
To address this problem, the Commission has proposed an amendment to State Planning Policy 1: Integrated Planning (SPP1) that states:
Provide an effective, efficient and enabling planning system that is well resourced with qualified professionals to support development, investment and good planning outcomes.
The proposed amendment addresses the long-term resourcing and provision of skills required to service our planning system and aims to support and enhance SA’s future planning capabilities.
Increasing SA’s planning capabilities will assist in delivering National Cabinet’s new national target to build 1.2 million new well‑located homes over 5 years. It will also lead to better and faster decision making on development proposals or implementing critical initiatives such as rezoning land for housing or employment.
Visit the YourSAy website for more information about the proposed amendment.
Consultation period
Consultation commenced: 11 April 2024
Consultation closed: 6 June 2024, 5:00 pm
Have your say
The 8-week public consultation and engagement period has now closed at 5:00 pm on Thursday 6 June 2024.
All written submissions received will be made publicly available on the PlanSA website when the engagement report is released at the end of the consultation period.
Online information sessions
PLUS staff presented information and answered questions about the proposed amendment at online information sessions on 23 April 2024 and 14 May 2024.
Initiation document
Consultation documents
- Draft Amendment to State Planning Policy 1: Integrated Planning (PDF, 757 KB)
- Engagement Plan - State Planning Policy 1 amendment (PDF, 292 KB)
What are the next steps?
We will consider all feedback and prepare an engagement report for the Minister’s decision.
The report will be published here and on the YourSAy website, along with the outcome of the policy amendment and any further updates.
Closed 2023
Closed at 5:00 pm, 8 December 2023
To clarify aspects in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 (General Regulations), the South Australian Government proposed a number of amendments, which were open for consultation from 10 November to 8 December 2023.
The draft Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) (Miscellaneous) (No 2) Amendment Regulations 2023 (PDF, 176 KB) propose the following key amendments to the General Regulations:
- making Assessment Managers at councils the designated authority for assessing and approving Building Envelope Plans
- clarifying that the operative period of any consent aligns with the operative period of the final development approval
- updating the notification period prescribed in regulation 93(1)(b) of the General Regulations to five business days’ notice for out of council areas to allow more time to plan for and undertake inspections if required (along with a revised State Planning Commission Practice Direction (Out of Council Areas Inspection Policy) 2019)
- amending regulation 104(8)(d) of the General Regulations to make reference to a communications facility under the Commonwealth's Telecommunications Act 1997
- a new clause that prescribes establishing transhipment points associated with a proposed or existing port facility for transferring bulk commodities within state coastal waters as development
- exempting hazard monitoring equipment from requiring development approval in certain circumstances
- increasing the scope of exempt works associated with the supply, disposal or treatment of water or waste water in schedule 13 of the General Regulations
- minor editorial changes that will provide greater clarity throughout the Regulations.
Outcomes
Amendments to clarify the General Regulations have been made by the Governor and are now in effect.
The proposed changes have been made to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 in-line with feedback received during consultation.
- View the updated General Regulations and a detailed summary of amendments (PDF, 159 KB).
Documents
Closed at 5:00 pm, 14 November 2023
The design standard for residential driveway crossovers aims to improve public safety and enhance streetscapes across South Australia.
The draft Residential Driveway Crossover Design Standard outlines how new residential driveways should connect from private property to the street and is the first design standard initiated under the new South Australian planning system.
Under the draft design standard, new driveways should be positioned to allow:
- space for a street-tree in front of the home
- room to put bins out
- a suitable distance from roadside infrastructure, such as Stobie poles.
The design standard will also make sure home builders consider the impacts of driveway design on car parking along the street, maintaining a safe and clear footpath and aligning with the street’s character.
Also, the design standard must be considered as part of the planning and land division approvals process, helping to identify issues with a driveway’s design or location at an earlier stage of the planning process and avoiding costs and delays later on.
The State Planning Commission prepared the draft design standard with input from local councils, developers and state government agencies.
Minor changes to the Planning and Design Code have also been drafted to complement the design standard and support its delivery, and are open for consultation as part of this process.
The Designated Entity for the design standard and Code Amendment is the State Planning Commission.
Public consultation will be carried out in accordance with the Community Engagement Charter.
Visit the YourSAy website for more information about the draft design standard and draft Code Amendment, and to provide feedback.
Consultation period
Consultation opens: 23 August 2023
Consultation closes: 14 November 2023
Initiation documents
- Proposal to Initiate - Driveway Crossovers for Residential Development Design Standard (PDF, 183 KB)
- Proposal to Initiate - Residential Driveway Crossovers Code Amendment (PDF, 211 KB)
Consultation documents
- Draft design standard for residential driveway crossovers (PDF, 929 KB)
- Frequently asked questions (PDF, 227 KB)
Outcomes
A total of 84 unique submissions were received during consultation on the draft design standard between 23 August and 14 November 2023.
Broadly speaking, the submissions recognised the work that has gone into producing a draft design standard for public comment and that the design standard’s objective was a worthy aspiration.
However, several significant matters were raised that require further and more detailed investigation by the State Planning Commission.
Therefore, the State Planning Commission wrote to the Minister for Planning recommending that the draft design standard and Code Amendment not proceed in their current form. The Minister has agreed to the Commission’s recommendation.
As outlined in the South Australian Government’s Housing Roadmap, the Housing Infrastructure Planning and Development Unit (HIPDU) within the Department for Housing and Urban Development will prepare engineering standards for residential land divisions in growth areas across South Australia, which will be delivered as design standards within the planning system.
The Commission has requested that HIPDU incorporate driveway crossovers into these engineering standards, taking into consideration the feedback received from councils, industry and community as part of this consultation process.
The community, industry and councils will be invited to provide feedback on the draft engineering standards once they have been developed.
View the engagement report (PDF, 14323 KB) for full details of the feedback received and the Commission’s responses to key topics raised during the consultation, as well as copies of all submissions received.
Post consultation documents
Closed at 5:00 pm on 6 November 2023
The State Planning Commission (the Commission) has released the Discussion Paper for the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan and want to hear from community, council and industry on how we prepare for future growth.
The Discussion Paper is an evidence-based document with a strong focus on what the Greater Adelaide Region may look like in 2051.
It presents key considerations and trends that we need to consider in our future planning. Bold decisions are required to strengthen the sustainability, liveability and prosperity of the Region.
There is an opportunity to provide early input into the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan and help determine:
- What Greater Adelaide might look like in 30 years.
- The needs and wants of current and future communities.
- Where and how we should grow.
The Regional Plan will shape the Greater Adelaide region for the next 30 years and determine where houses and jobs go and how people will live as our population grows.
Engagement is open to everyone. Your ideas and feedback will give us invaluable insights as to how you want to live and what you hope for the future.
This input will help us draft the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan which will replace the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.
Visit the Regional Planning Program website to learn more and to have your say .
Consultation closed at 5:00 pm, 31 July 2023
The State Planning Commission sought feedback in mid-2023 on a proposed new planning assessment pathway that enabled outline consent to be given for specific development aspects ahead of submitting a full planning consent application.
The new ‘outline consent’ aimed to provide greater certainty to an applicant at an early stage before committing substantial resources to a project.
The Commission prepared a draft practice direction to describe the requirements and processes for applying for and assessing outline consents, as well as associated regulation changes.
Consultation on the draft practice direction was open from 26 June to 31 July 2023. Feedback received from industry and community feedback helped to shape the final practice direction and associated regulations.
Outcomes
Practice Direction 18 and Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) (Outline Consent) Amendment Regulations 2023 came into effect on 22 February.
Outline consent can be sought for a Performance Assessed Development that is assessed by the State Planning Commission as the relevant authority, for the following aspects of a proposed development:
- building height, bulk and scale
- building envelope
- access
- land use
- density
- open space.
A fee structure for outline consent has been introduced and is set out by a Ministerial fee notice.
For further information about the practice direction, read our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 227 KB) and Practice Direction 18 Guide.
For further information about the consultation, visit the YourSAy website.
Consultation documents
Closed at 5:00 pm, 24 February 2023
Consultation on proposed amendments to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) Regulations 2019 (AP Regulations) and Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 (the General Regulations) took place early 2023.
The proposed amendments to the AP Regulations are being undertaken following last year’s Accredited Professionals Scheme Review which sought feedback from planning and building industry professionals on accreditation requirements. The proposed amendments aim to clarify and improve the accreditation system.
The proposed amendments to the General Regulations were undertaken to clarify aspects of the regulations based on miscellaneous feedback received from stakeholders over the past year.
The proposed amendments include:
Accredited Professional Regulations
- Prescribing that a person accredited as a Planning Professional Level 1 may also perform the functions of a Planning Professional Level 2, 3 and 4.
- Removing the requirement to publish the qualifications and experience of accredited professionals on the public register.
- Clarifying the CPD requirements for persons accredited as Planning Professional Level 2.
- Providing a new provision that allows an accreditation to be extended for three months without it lapsing.
- Allowing council planning and building officers to assess or inspect development undertaken by council.
View the Planning Development and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) (Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2023 (PDF, 177 KB) and a detailed summary of proposed amendments (PDF, 148 KB).
General Regulations
- Enlivening the Essential Infrastructure Pathway to enable SA Power Networks to undertake works similar to those they might carry out under the Electricity Infrastructure Development Pathway under the Development Act 1993.
- Clarifying that the State Planning Commission will be the relevant authority for development situated in the areas of two or more councils.
- Introducing a new clause in Schedule 9 that allows a referral body to delegate.
- Requiring a person applying for development that involves ‘prescribed work’ (as defined by the Strata Titles Act 1988 and the Community Titles Act 1996) to provide evidence that the relevant corporation has authorised the works.
- Amending Schedule 13 to clarify when development undertaken by a state agency is exempt from requiring approval.
- Minor editorial changes that will provide greater consistency throughout the Regulations.
View the Planning Development and Infrastructure (General) (Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2023 (PDF, 218 KB) and a detailed summary of proposed amendments (PDF, 185 KB).
Outcomes
Amendments to clarify and improve the Accredited Professionals and General Regulations have been made by the Governor and are now in effect.
The changes reflect feedback received on proposed amendments to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) Regulations 2019 and Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 in early-2023.
- View the updated Accredited Professionals Regulations and a detailed summary of amendments (PDF, 145 KB).
- View the updated General Regulations and a detailed summary of amendments (PDF, 205 KB).
Closed at 5:00 pm, 3 February 2023
The Minister for Planning, Hon Nick Champion MP, has received Cabinet support to consult on a draft Bill, seeking to provide greater legislative protection which will allow completion of the 70km cycling and walking trail along Adelaide’s coastline.
The Linear Park Trail project from Semaphore Park to West Lakes Shore incorporates a 1.3km shared-use pathway between Third Avenue, Semaphore Park and the northern edge of the Wara Wayingga – Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve.
The project complements the shared-use path to be constructed between Bournemouth Street, Tennyson and Terminus Street, Grange and, once complete, will contribute to a continuous 70km trail.
The draft Bill will strengthen the establishment of the Linear Parks by giving it the statutory force of the South Australian Parliament, and thereby giving Coast Parks the same status as the River Torrens Linear Park.
If enacted, the draft Bill would also establish the sections of Coast Park from Semaphore to West Lakes Shore and from Tennyson to Grange under the Linear Parks Act (2006).
The changes also make it easier for councils to manage and maintain Linear Parks in the future, by providing an ability for certain laws to be modified or excluded where they are not relevant to a Linear Park, which is intended to operate as a walking and cycling path only and will not be open to vehicle traffic.
The Linear Park is similar to other completed sections of shared use path along Adelaide’s coastline such as the Grange to Henley Square section of Coast Park.
Engagement
Consultation on the draft Bill was held from 9 January 2023 until 5:00 pm, 3 February 2023.
Submissions received in response to this new consultation will be provided to the Minister for Planning for consideration.
Documents
Closed 2022
Closed at 5:00 pm, 9 September 2022
The Minister for Planning is proposing to establish a Linear Park under the Linear Parks Act 2006. The objectives of this Act are to:
- establish, maintain, and preserve linear parks as world-class assets to be used and enjoyed as public parks for the benefit of present and future generations
- promote the use and enjoyment of linear parks by members of the local community and others
- promote healthy active lifestyles by facilitating the use of linear parks for exercise and outdoor activities.
This proposal focuses on a section between Third Avenue, Semaphore Park and the northern edge of the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve, West Lakes Shore. Should a Linear Park be established, the shared-use path and any associated landscaping will be delivered by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
Public consultation has previously occurred on this proposal (May 2020). A new Public Notice incorporating plans with additional information was then released and consultation was open for three weeks. The new Public Notice shows the surveyed boundaries and tenure of the land proposed as Linear Park and the ‘road area’ within it, within which the proposed shared-use path would be located.
Proposed Coast Park shared-use pathway
Coast Park aims to improve community access and enjoyment of our beaches for all users and encourage active lifestyles through the region.
Community engagement
Community engagement on this proposal closed at 5.00 pm on 9 September 2022.
Submissions received in response to the previous Public Notice and this new Public Notice will be provided to the Minister for Planning for consideration.
Documents
Closed in 2021
Closed at 5:00 pm, 17 December 2021
The Attorney-General’s Department, on behalf of the Minister for Planning and Local Government, invited submissions on a proposed Linear Park (Grange to Tennyson). This proposed Linear Park incorporates a potential shared-use path.
The Minister for Planning and Local Government proposed to establish a Linear Park under the Linear Parks Act 2006. The objectives of this Act are to:
- establish, maintain, and preserve linear parks as world-class assets to be used and enjoyed as public parks for the benefit of present and future generations
- promote the use and enjoyment of linear parks by the local community and others
- promote healthy active lifestyles by facilitating the use of linear parks by members of the local community and others for exercise and other outdoor activities.
This proposal was in respect of a section between Terminus Street, Grange and Bournemouth Street, Tennyson.
Community engagement
Community engagement on this proposal was undertaken from 20 August to 17 September 2021. To provide further information about the proposal, a new Public Notice and plans were published on 26 November 2021 (see documents) which included:
- a proposed General Registry Office plan showing the surveyed boundaries of the proposed linear park and ‘road area’ within it
- additional land ownership information for parcels of land proposed as Linear Park
- Information about the proposed ‘road area’ in which the proposed path will be located.
Feedback was opened for another three weeks to allow for any submissions or feedback arising from the new notice and updated information.
Documents
- Public Notice - proposed Linear Park (Grange to Tennyson) (PDF, 4858 KB) (updated)
- Roll plot – showing the proposed Linear Park and shared-use path within it (PDF, 2137 KB) (updated)
- Proposed General Registry Office plan (PDF, 476 KB)
- Artistic impressions and sections of proposed Linear Park and shared-use path (PDF, 1509 KB)
Find out the latest news on this proposal
Find out what is happening with Coast Park Semaphore Park to West Lakes Shore
Closed at 5:00 pm, 24 September 2021.
The Attorney-General’s Department, on behalf of the Minister for Planning and Local Government, wants to hear your views on a proposed Linear Park (Grange to Tennyson). This proposed Linear Park incorporates a potential shared-use path.
The Minister for Planning and Local Government is proposing to establish a Linear Park under the Linear Parks Act 2006. The objectives of this Act are to:
- establish, maintain, and preserve linear parks as world-class assets to be used and enjoyed as public parks for the benefit of present and future generations
- promote the use and enjoyment of linear parks by the community
- facilitate the use of linear parks for exercise and outdoor activities.
This project focuses on a section between Terminus Street, Grange and Bournemouth Street, Tennyson. Should the project proceed, it will be delivered by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport on behalf of the Attorney-General's Department.
The area between Third Avenue, Semaphore Park to the northern edge of Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve was declared a Linear Park in October 2020.
Proposed Coast Park shared-use pathway
Coast Park aims to improve community access and enjoyment of our beaches for all users and encourage active lifestyles through the region.
Community engagement
The Minister for Planning and Local Government is seeking your feedback on the proposed Linear Park (including the shared-use path). Feedback can be provided until 5:00 pm, Friday 24 September 2021, by:
- filling out the Registration, Feedback and Suggestions form
- writing to: Linear Park Project Team, GPO Box 1533, Adelaide SA 5000
If you have any enquiries about the project you can:
- email the project team at dit.coastpark@sa.gov.au
- call 1300 060 456.
Submissions received in response to the Public Notice will be provided to the Minister for Planning and Local Government for consideration.
Further information
- Public Notice – proposed Linear Park (Grange to Tennyson) (PDF, 1438 KB)
- Roll plot – showing the proposed Linear Park and shared-use path within it (PDF, 4436 KB)
- Artistic impressions and sections of proposed Linear Park and shared-use path (PDF, 3610 KB)
Find out what is happening with Coast Park Semaphore Park to West Lakes Shore
Closed 25 March 2021
The Minister for Planning and Local Government is proposing to rezone land at Aldinga to enable a diversity of low to medium density housing and community development. The affected area consists of approximately 90 hectares of land that is zoned Deferred Urban and is bound by Quinliven Road, Main South Road, Aldinga Beach Road and How Road.
The land forms part of a State strategic land-banking program which has held the land for future development. The Minister has now determined that the demand for housing in southern Adelaide warrants the release of this land for development.
The DPA seeks to provide an appropriate policy framework to guide this master planned development. The land is proposed to be rezoned from Deferred Urban to Master-Planned Neighbourhood Zone.
The DPA also proposes a streamlined approval process for development that meets specific, pre-approved criteria via a ‘Building Envelope Plan’ with Council as the planning authority .
Note that existing development within the affected area, including Cardijn College, the new Aldinga B-12 School and the Aldinga CFS, although within the area affected by the rezoning, do not form part of the development of the site.
This rezoning will implement key targets of The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide by providing opportunity for increased housing diversity in proximity to community infrastructure and services.
Closed 6 August 2021
The State Planning Commission has released its Statement of Position and Review Report — as part of its first statutory review of South Australia's Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPA). This commenced eight weeks of public consultation from 4 June 2021 to 30 July 2021, with a further seven-day extension to 6 August 2021 as a result of the week long state-wide COVID-19 lockdown.
In light of the reports' findings, South Australians were invited to make submissions to vary the EFPA boundaries where anomalies were identified.
As part of the review, a series of community information sessions were held across the EFPA locations to help stakeholders and the community to learn more about the EFPA Review and how it is relevant to them.
The next stage of the review will see the State Planning Commission hear from interested persons who have registered to make representations at a public hearing to be held in the coming weeks. On completion, the Commission will consider the submissions and deliver its ‘Findings Report’ to the Minister for Planning and Local Government, outlining the outcomes of the review.
Further information
Closed in 2020
Closed 18 December 2020
This consultation has closed.
South Australians had a further six-week opportunity to provide feedback on the revised draft Planning and Design Code (Code) from 4 November 2020 to 18 December 2020. This opportunity followed an initial five-month period of public consultation on the draft Code (October 2019 to February 2020).
In response to this second consultation, further improvements were made to the Code, including the addition of new overlays, zones and subzones to better reflect local conditions and address areas of community interest.
An Engagement Report which details all the changes made to the Code in response to public consultation and feedback was released in March 2021.
Supporting materials
Reports
- Summary of the Engagement Report (PDF, 14335 KB)
- Engagement Report (PDF, 41360 KB)
- Summary of Post Consultation Amendments – Summary of proposed improvements to the Phase Three (Urban Areas) Code (PDF, 1978 KB)
- What We Have Heard Report Phase Three (Urban Areas) Planning and Design Code – Summary of Phase Three Code consultation submissions and feedback (PDF, 1196 KB)
Brochures
- South Australia’s planning system – overview of the new planning system (PDF, 6263 KB)
- Protecting heritage and character in the Planning and Design Code (PDF, 13495 KB)
- Raising the bar on residential infill in the Planning and Design Code (PDF, 3309 KB)
- Revitalising retail in the Planning and Design Code (PDF, 1182 KB)
- Preserving our green infrastructure (PDF, 2431 KB)
Fact Sheets
- Frequently asked questions (PDF, 209 KB)
- New neighbourhood zones in the Planning and Design Code (PDF, 1683 KB)
- Proposed changes to the rural Planning and Design Code (PDF, 249 KB)
- Protecting the Colonel Light Gardens State Heritage Area (PDF, 851 KB)
- Rural value add in the Planning and Design Code (PDF, 215 KB)
- The Planning and Design Code in the City of Marion (PDF, 1616 KB)
Guide
Video
Other
Application of the Code in Phase Three Councils
To find out how the feedback received changed the application of the Code in your council area, click on the link below to access:
- Development Plan Maps – these maps show the zones that currently apply to your area
- 2019 Code Consultation Maps – these maps show how the draft Code was initially proposed to be applied to your area
- 2020 Updated Code Consultation Maps – these maps show how the application of the Code has changed for your area in response to the feedback received. The zones displayed are the ones that have changed.
- Transition Table – a quick snapshot of all the mapping changes for your area.
- Adelaide (PDF, 3360 KB)
- Adelaide Hills (PDF, 18649 KB)
- Adelaide Plains (PDF, 4472 KB)
- Alexandrina (PDF, 13903 KB)
- Barossa (PDF, 7642 KB)
- Burnside (PDF, 5104 KB)
- Campbelltown (PDF, 4940 KB)
- Charles Sturt (PDF, 9806 KB)
- Copper Coast (PDF, 4664 KB)
- Gawler (PDF, 3129 KB)
- Holdfast Bay (PDF, 4635 KB)
- Kangaroo Island (PDF, 14028 KB)
- Light (PDF, 9462 KB)
- Marion (PDF, 7946 KB)
- Mid Murray (PDF, 12436 KB)
- Mitcham (PDF, 6909 KB)
- Mount Barker (PDF, 9757 KB)
- Mount Gambier (PDF, 2294 KB)
- Murray Bridge (PDF, 7960 KB)
- Norwood, Payneham & St Peters (PDF, 3988 KB)
- Onkaparinga (PDF, 10423 KB)
- Playford (PDF, 12070 KB)
- Port Adelaide Enfield (PDF, 15341 KB)
- Port Augusta (PDF, 6781 KB)
- Port Lincoln (PDF, 2174 KB)
- Port Pirie (PDF, 7488 KB)
- Prospect (PDF, 2525 KB)
- Salisbury (PDF, 14301 KB)
- Tea Tree Gully (PDF, 7281 KB)
- Unley (PDF, 3690 KB)
- Victor Harbor (PDF, 3548 KB)
- Walkerville (PDF, 2806 KB)
- West Torrens (PDF, 6832 KB)
- Whyalla (PDF, 5581 KB)
- Yankalilla (PDF, 8354 KB)
Historic Area and Character Area overlays
The application of the Historic Area and Character Area Overlays to Phase Three council areas were amended in response to the extensive feedback received during the initial public consultation period and the decision to reflect contributory items (now known as Representative Buildings) in the Code.
As 92 contributory items were not located within a historic or character area, this led to the expansion or application of these overlays in the following locations:
- The application of the Historic Area Overlay will be expanded in the townships of Angaston and Williamstown to capture two Representative Buildings adjoining the existing areas. They will also be identified in the respective Historic Area Statements and mapping.
- The Character Area Overlay will be applied to Angaston, Tranmere and Auburn – which is located within a Phase Two council – to capture existing areas of character value and Representative Buildings. They will also be identified in the respective Character Area Statements and mapping.
- 11 places will not transition as they have been assessed to no longer contribute to the areas they are within, for example, they have recently been redeveloped.
Select below to access a map illustrating the amended boundaries of the Historic Area Overlay and Character Area Overlay in Phase Three council areas and Auburn (Phase Two).
Technical enhancements
Technical enhancements were made to the revised Planning and Design Code released on consultation to improve the customer’s consultation experience and address any technical issues.
Please note enhancements to the ePlanning System which is already in operation in SA’s rural and outback areas are published separately as release notes on PlanSA.
Closed 18 December 2020
The Environment Protection Authority and the State Planning Commission have prepared a draft Practice Direction to guide practitioners in the risk-based assessment of site contamination matters in the development assessment process.
Consultation was from 4 November to 18 December 2020.
Draft Practice Direction for Site Contamination Assessment (PDF, 576 KB)
The Practice Direction has been designed to work in conjunction with the Site Contamination General Policy and Referrals sections of the Planning and Design Code. Supporting amendments to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 will also occur prior to the formal commencement of the Code.
Closed 12 November 2020
The Minister for Planning and Local Government is proposing to rezone two sites currently developed for light industry purposes at Payneham and Stepney to allow for residential and mixed use developments.
Both sites are currently zoned light industry which seeks the development of industrial and commercial activities. However, given that both sites are isolated industrial activities surrounded by residential development, they are no longer attractive for future industrial developments. It now appropriate to consider alternative zoning that seeks to minimise the impacts on the surrounding dwellings but also seek to promote economic outcomes that provide for housing diversity and choice, alongside service and public transport networks.
- Site 1 (Payneham)
This area consists of the former Schweppes factory at 382 Payneham Road, Payneham (now demolished) as well as the adjacent properties within the land bounded by Payneham Road, Thelma Street, Lewis Road and Ashbrook Avenue.
The site is no longer considered an optimum location for industrial development given the proximity of residential and heritage development.
The DPA proposes to rezone the land to Urban Corridor Zone – Business Policy Area which provides for a range of commercial / retail activities at the ground floor and medium density residential development above (to a maximum of five storeys).
- Site 2 (Stepney)
The Otto’s Timber and Joinery business is proposing to relocate to a site more suited to its operational requirements, providing a valuable opportunity to rezone the land to better reflect its context. The affected area includes five adjacent residential dwellings that are currently zoned Light Industry or District Commercial Zone, as well as one site owned by Otto’s in the Local Centre (St Peters) Zone.
The DPA process is proposing to rezone the land owned by Otto’s and the residential property fronting Bennett Street to Urban Corridor Zone – Transit Living Policy Area which enables medium density residential development (up to three storeys) together with small scale non-residential activities at the ground floor level. Affected residential properties fronting Ann Street are proposed to be included in the adjoining Residential Historic (Conservation) Zone – Stepney Policy Area.
These rezonings will implement key targets of The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide by providing opportunity for increased housing diversity in proximity to community infrastructure and services.
Closed 12 November 2020
The Minister for Planning and Local Government is proposing to rezone land at Oaklands Park with a new medium density residential development that will support the needs of our diverse community.
There is an urgent need to replace the aging housing stock and associated infrastructure in the Oaklands Park area with modern dwellings that cater for the requirements of the community. The redevelopment project proposes to replace approximately 255 SA Housing Authority properties one-for-one with new, high quality, fit-for-purpose dwellings. Surplus land will be developed to provide for an estimated 425 additional dwellings that will be put to market for private, social and affordable housing opportunities, creating a mixed tenure community that will help support our growing population. The master planning process (which is separate from the DPA process) provides for upgrades of road, water, power and open space infrastructure, including the Rajah Reserve, to provide improved service and facilities for the community.
The DPA seeks to provide an appropriate policy framework to guide this master planned redevelopment. As such, land immediately south of the Warradale Barracks that is currently zoned Residential – Regeneration Policy Area 16 and Medium Density Policy Area 12 is proposed to be rezoned to the Urban Renewal Neighbourhood Zone – Master Planned Renewal Policy Area 25, per the attached map.
The DPA also proposes a streamlined approval process for development that meets specific, pre-approved criteria via a ‘Building Envelope Plan’ with Council as the planning authority (see Development Approval Pathways).
Note that privately owned properties within the affected area do not form part of the redevelopment, but will be affected by the rezoning.
These rezonings will implement key targets of The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide by providing opportunity for increased housing diversity in proximity to community infrastructure and services.
Closed 9 June 2020
This consultation has closed.
The Department, on behalf of the Minister for Planning, wants to hear your views on a proposed Linear Park (Grange to Semaphore Park). This Linear Park incorporates a proposed Coast Park shared-use pathway.
The Minister for Planning is proposing to establish a Linear Park under the Linear Parks Act 2006. The objectives of this Act are to:
- establish, maintain and preserve linear parks as world-class assets to be used and enjoyed as public parks for the benefit of present and future generations
- promote the use and enjoyment of linear parks by the community
- facilitate the use of linear parks for exercise and outdoor activities.
This project focuses on the 4.8 km section of proposed Linear Park between Grange and Semaphore Park. As the area is divided by the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve a two stage approach has been adopted for its further investigation and consultation:
- Stage One (‘North’) - The establishment of a linear park between Third Avenue, Semaphore Park to the edge of Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve – out for consultation now.
- Stage Two (‘South’) - The establishment of a linear park or parks between the edge of Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve to Terminus Street, Grange - this section will be released separately for consultation in the future.
Proposed Coast Park shared-use pathway
Coast Park is a State Government initiative which aims to establish a continuous 70 km coastal shared use path (for pedestrians and cyclists) along the metropolitan coastline. The aim is to improve community access and enjoyment of our beautiful beaches.
Coast Park has been progressively implemented by State Government and local councils since 1992 and the section between Grange and Semaphore Park is one of the few remaining links still to complete.
Community engagement
The Minister for Planning is seeking your feedback on the proposed Linear Park (including the Coast Park shared-use path) for Stage One (‘North’). Feedback can be provided until COB Tuesday, 9 June 2020, by:
- filling out the Registration, Feedback and Suggestions form
- emailing the project team at dpti.communityrelations@sa.gov.au
- calling 1300 794 880
- writing to: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure – Linear Park (Semaphore to Grange - Stage One), GPO Box 1533, ADELAIDE SA 5000
- visiting YourSAy
A summary of the feedback received will be provided on the project website after the consultation period ends, following a detailed review period.
Documents
- Public Notice - proposed Linear Park (Grange to Semaphore Park) (PDF, 4177 KB)
- Map of Coast Park progress along the metropolitan coastline (PDF, 778 KB)
- Map of the proposed Linear Park (Semaphore Park to Grange – Stage 1 ‘North’) (PDF, 6037 KB)
- Long roll – showing the indicative Coast Park shared use pathway design for Stage 1 (‘North’) (PDF, 3139 KB)
- Artistic impressions of proposed Coast Park shared use pathway (PDF, 303 KB)
- Proposed Grange to Semaphore Park Linear Park Stage One: North Consultation Report (PDF, 3032 KB)
Closed 28 February 2020
This consultation has closed.
The People and Neighbourhoods Policy Discussion Paper (PDF, 11910 KB), written in partnership with Professor Emma Baker and Professor Jon Kellett of the University of Adelaide, looks at the key opportunities and challenges facing South Australia’s housing sector caused by changes in South Australia’s population. It looks at the trends and changes occurring in our suburbs, providing a snapshot in time of where we are now and an indication of what the future will look like.
Prior to the release of Phase Two and Phase Three of the Planning and Design Code (the Code), a number of documents were published in May 2019 that outlined the Commission’s policy position on Heritage and Character as well as Design in the new planning system. These documents describe how the new Code will protect our heritage and character places and how the planning system as a whole can elevate the role of design to achieve safe, functional, accessible, connected and sustainable neighbourhoods and towns. The documents are available for download below.
Since their release the Commission has been listening to community, council and industry feedback and identified a number of key improvements. These are outlined in the Commission’s People and Neighbourhoods Policy Discussion Paper released in September 2019 and included in the draft Planning and Design Code released for public consultation on 1 October 2019.
Formal public consultation on the draft Code, including the proposed policies in the People and Neighbourhoods Policy Discussion Paper closed on 28 February 2020.
Documents
- People and Neighbourhoods Policy Discussion Paper (PDF, 11910 KB)
- People and Neighbourhoods Background Paper by Professor Emma Baker and Professor Jon Kellett, University of Adelaide (PDF, 763 KB)
- Media Release (PDF, 154 KB)
- State Planning Commission overview of neighbourhood growth and change (PDF, 2970 KB)
- Practitioner overview of heritage and character in the new planning system (PDF, 1150 KB)
- Practitioner snapshot of heritage and character in the new planning system (PDF, 1993 KB)
- Community guide to heritage and character in the new planning system (PDF, 812 KB)
- Community guide to design in the new planning system (PDF, 8649 KB)
- A guide to demolition control for heritage in the new planning system (PDF, 206 KB)
Closed 28 February 2020
This consultation has closed.
Phase Three of the Planning and Design Code includes urban council areas and councils with regional towns and cities.
A What We Have Heard Report (PDF, 1196 KB) is now available and has been circulated to all engagement participants.
Policy
Draft policy for the Planning and Design Code that applies to Phase Three councils (urban areas) was on consultation from 1 October 2019 to 28 February 2020.
Documents
- Draft policies for Phase Three (PDF, 27464 KB)
- Development assessment scenarios for Phase Three (PDF, 2475 KB)
- Update Report (PDF, 2575 KB)
- Code Classification Tables (PDF, 12097 KB)
Policy extracts for Phase Three council areas
- Adelaide City (PDF, 9174 KB)
- Adelaide Hills (PDF, 9223 KB)
- Adelaide Plains (PDF, 8980 KB)
- Alexandrina (PDF, 10891 KB)
- Barossa (PDF, 10256 KB)
- Burnside (PDF, 9486 KB)
- Campbelltown (PDF, 7620 KB)
- Charles Sturt (PDF, 8365 KB)
- Gawler (PDF, 8592 KB)
- Holdfast Bay (PDF, 8096 KB)
- Kangaroo Island (PDF, 7211 KB)
- Light (PDF, 10727 KB)
- Marion (PDF, 9648 KB)
- Mid Murray (PDF, 10103 KB)
- Mitcham (PDF, 9266 KB)
- Mount Barker (PDF, 12265 KB)
- Mount Gambier (PDF, 8392 KB)
- Murray Bridge (PDF, 9044 KB)
- Norwood, Payneham & St Peters (PDF, 6792 KB)
- Onkaparinga (PDF, 11673 KB)
- Playford (PDF, 17209 KB)
- Port Adelaide Enfield (PDF, 15251 KB)
- Port Augusta (PDF, 7826 KB)
- Port Lincoln (PDF, 8000 KB)
- Port Pirie (PDF, 8186 KB)
- Prospect (PDF, 6652 KB)
- Salisbury (PDF, 10134 KB)
- Tea Tree Gully (PDF, 8840 KB)
- Unley (PDF, 9032 KB)
- Victor Harbor (PDF, 9718 KB)
- Walkerville (PDF, 5872 KB)
- West Torrens (PDF, 7487 KB)
- Whyalla (PDF, 9051 KB)
- Yankalilla (PDF, 7574 KB)
Maps
Draft maps of the Planning and Design Code for Phase Three councils (urban areas) were on consultation from 1 October 2019 to 28 February 2020.
The maps include the location of zones, sub-zones, overlays and Technical and Numeric Variations (TNVs).
- View the map of proposed zones and overlays
- Video on how to use the Planning and Design Code online map
- Download the mapping tool guide (PDF, 1541 KB)
Download the spatial layers
Spatial layers for zones, subzones, overlays and TNVs are available for download during the consultation period. These spatial layers are draft datasets which are subject to change and must not be utilised for any other purpose.
Mapping inconsistencies
There are known mapping inconsistencies between current development plans and the draft Planning and Design Code which will be addressed through the consultation process.
Historic Area and Character Area Statements for Phase Three
Draft Historic Area Statements and Character Area Statements for Phase Three councils (urban areas) were on consultation from 19 December 2019 to 28 February 2020. Due to some incorrect mailing addresses, a small number of property owners were provided an additional two weeks to 13 March 2020 to ensure they had an appropriate amount of time to provide comment.
Historic Area Statements provide detail for areas affected by a Historic Area Overlay in the proposed Planning and Design Code.
Character Area Statements provide detail for areas affected by a Character Area Overlay in the proposed Planning and Design Code.
A step-by-step guide was made available to assist in finding the Statement relevant to individual property addresses in the Historic Area and Character Area Overlays.
- Read the draft Historic Area and Character Area Statements (PDF, 23989 KB)
- Use this handy step-by-step guide to find your relevent Historic / Character Area Statement (PDF, 23989 KB)
- See the Historic Area Overlay and Character Area Overlay in the online map
The Historic Areas Overlay applied to Phase Three council areas which include:
- Adelaide (PDF, 1787 KB)
- Adelaide Hills (PDF, 1149 KB)
- Alexandrina (PDF, 1470 KB)
- Barossa (PDF, 2043 KB)
- Burnside (PDF, 1249 KB)
- Charles Sturt (PDF, 2531 KB)
- Copper Coast (PDF, 1596 KB)
- Gawler (PDF, 2124 KB)
- Holdfast Bay (PDF, 1500 KB)
- Kangaroo Island (PDF, 931 KB)
- Light (PDF, 1569 KB)
- Marion (PDF, 1409 KB)
- Mid Murray (PDF, 1203 KB)
- Mitcham (PDF, 1022 KB)
- Mount Barker (PDF, 1677 KB)
- Mount Gambier (PDF, 1641 KB)
- Murray Bridge (PDF, 1114 KB)
- Norwood Payneham & St Peters (PDF, 4130 KB)
- Onkaparinga (PDF, 1708 KB)
- Playford (PDF, 1170 KB)
- Port Adelaide Enfield (PDF, 2323 KB)
- Port Pirie (PDF, 1070 KB)
- Prospect (PDF, 2204 KB)
- Tea Tree Gully (PDF, 1201 KB)
- Unley (PDF, 4869 KB)
- Victor Harbor (PDF, 1129 KB)
- Walkerville (PDF, 1762 KB)
- West Torrens (PDF, 1934 KB)
- Whyalla (PDF, 1125 KB)
- Yankalilla (PDF, 1018 KB)
Further information on the Historic Area Overlay, Character Area Overlay and the use of Historic Area Statements and Character Area Statements is contained in the draft Practice Guideline (Interpretation of the Local Heritage Places Overlay, Historic Area Overlay and Character Area Overlay) 2019 (PDF, 421 KB).
Guides
- Map and list of Phase Two and Phase Three council areas (PDF, 452 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet (PDF, 180 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Chinese (PDF, 413 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Greek (PDF, 276 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Hindi (PDF, 283 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Italian (PDF, 175 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Urdu (PDF, 215 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Vietnamese (PDF, 319 KB)
- Community Guide (PDF, 4950 KB)
- Detailed Guide (PDF, 9265 KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 2439 KB)
- Development Assessment Scenarios for Phase Three (PDF, 2475 KB)
- Code Framework (PDF, 551 KB)
- Change Impact Table (PDF, 413 KB)
- Mapping Tool Guide (PDF, 1541 KB)
- Mapping Inconsistencies (PDF, 592 KB)
Fact Sheets
- Capital City Building Heights (PDF, 551 KB)
- Design in the Planning System (PDF, 792 KB)
- Heritage and Character (PDF, 228 KB)
- Lot Fourteen (Old Royal Adelaide Hospital) (PDF, 526 KB)
- Native Vegetation (PDF, 2217 KB)
- Oakden and Gilles Plains Regeneration (PDF, 438 KB)
- Osborne Suburban Employment Zone (PDF, 635 KB)
- Primary Industries (PDF, 232 KB)
- Reforming Site Contamination Assessment in the Planning System (PDF, 1974 KB)
- Renewable Energy (PDF, 240 KB)
- Residential Infill Improvements (PDF, 476 KB)
- Retail (PDF, 259 KB)
- Rural Living (PDF, 196 KB)
- Technical and Numeric Variations (PDF, 431 KB)
- Tourism Accommodation Development in Parks (PDF, 696 KB)
Closed 28 February 2020
This consultation has closed.
The Environment Protection Authority and the State Planning Commission have prepared a draft Practice Direction to guide practitioners in the risk-based assessment of site contamination matters in the development assessment process.
The Practice Direction has been designed to work in conjunction with the Site Contamination General Policy and Referrals sections of the Planning and Design Code. Supporting amendments to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 will also occur prior to the formal commencement of the Code.
Closed 28 February 2020
This consultation has closed.
The State Planning Commission prepared a draft Practice Guideline to help interpret local heritage area and character area overlays in the proposed Planning and Design Code.
Closed 28 February 2020
This consultation has closed.
Our new State Planning Policies for South Australia emphasise the key role of planning in the establishment of energy infrastructure and the need to provide policies that allow for creative and innovative responses to energy demand and supply, while addressing potential impacts on communities and the environment.
Renewable technologies provide sources of energy that have much lower environmental impacts than conventional energy technologies. They play a crucial role in reducing global carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change, as well as helping to provide long-term energy security by lowering our reliance on non-renewables such as coal and gas.
Today, wind, solar and pumped-hydro are firmly established as the three main pillars of renewable energy supply.
South Australia is widely regarded as a national leader in the renewable energy sector, largely due to our enabling planning policy environment and natural conditions and landscape. In 2018, renewable energy generation from wind and solar sources reached 51.2% of total electricity generation. Previously, the Australian Energy Market Operator projected South Australia’s renewable power could account for 73% of the state’s total power consumption by 2020/21.
Existing planning policies now need to be updated to keep pace with new and more efficient energy infrastructure. The introduction of the Code provides the opportunity to update and improve upon our successful policies to reflect new forms of energy generation, storage and distribution and provide improved guidance regarding the intensity, location and impacts of these developments.
Formal public consultation on the draft Code, including the Commission’s proposed renewable energy policies, closed on February 2020.
Documents
Closed in 2019
Closed 1 March 2019
This consultation has closed.
The draft Development Assessment Regulations and Practice Directions set out how the new development assessment framework will operate in the new planning system.
Your input is being used to inform the draft Regulations and Practice Directions to help set out the new framework for planning and development in South Australia.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on this page.
Documents
- Draft Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) (Development Assessment) Variation Regulations (PDF, 859 KB)
- Guide to the draft Development Assessment Regulations and Practice Directions (PDF, 4316 KB)
- Draft Practice Direction - Conditions (PDF, 203 KB)
- Draft Practice Direction - Deemed Planning Consent Standard Conditions (PDF, 566 KB)
- Draft Practice Direction - Notification of Performance Assessed Development Applications (PDF, 652 KB)
- Draft Practice Direction - Restricted and Impact Assessed Development (PDF, 1065 KB)
- Fact Sheet: Development Assessment: What is changing and how will this affect me as a resident? (PDF, 864 KB)
- Fact Sheet: Proposed Assessment Timeframes (PDF, 315 KB)
- What We Have Heard Report - Development Assessment Regulations and Practice Directions (PDF, 572 KB)
Closed 18 December 2019
This consultation has closed.
The draft Inspection Policies Practice Direction has been issued under section 144 of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act) and has been informed by expert advice from the State Planning Commission’s Building Committee and other industry stakeholders.
The draft practice direction outlines proposed inspection levels and is intended to set minimum mandatory requirements that councils must comply with under the PDI Act.
Consultation on the draft Inspection Policies Practice Direction closed on 18 December 2019. A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has now been published.
Closed 15 November 2019
This consultation has closed.
The new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 has introduced a number of changes to the way that building and construction is to be undertaken in South Australia, including the conversion of Ministerial Building Specifications to Ministerial Building Standards.
The new Ministerial Building Standards seek to improve the quality and safety of building work across the state and provide clearer building rules under the National Construction Code.
Documents
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 008 – Additional requirements in designated bushfire prone areas (PDF, 171 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 009 – On-site stormwater retention (PDF, 1182 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 010 – Construction requirements for the control of external sound (PDF, 981 KB)
Closed 26 April 2019
The new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 has introduced a number of changes to the way that building and construction is to be undertaken in South Australia, including the conversion of Ministerial Building Specifications to Ministerial Building Standards. The new Ministerial Building Standards seek to improve the quality and safety of building work across the state and provide clearer building rules under the National Construction Code. Consultation has now closed on the first five Ministerial Building Standards.
Documents
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 001 – Upgrading health and safety in existing buildings (PDF, 2036 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 002 – Maintaining the performance of essential safety provisions (PDF, 360 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 003 – Fire safety in caravan parks and residential parks (PDF, 1126 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 004 – Swimming pool safety – upgrading safety barriers (PDF, 1060 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 005 – Additional requirements for housing on designated Aboriginal lands (PDF, 963 KB)
- Ministerial Building Standard MBS 006 – Modifications to the application of the Building Code (PDF, 672 KB)
Closed 29 November 2019
This consultation has closed.
Phase Two of the Planning and Design Code includes rural council areas with small towns and settlements, excluding regional towns and cities. The Planning and Design Code became operational in these areas in July 2020.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received on Phase Two of the Planning and Design Code has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on this page.
Policy documents
- Draft policies for Phase Two (PDF, 12353 KB)
- Development assessment scenarios for Phase Two (PDF, 2126 KB)
- What we have heard report (PDF, 6532 KB)
- Engagement Report (PDF, 12349 KB)
- Amendment validation process advice report (PDF, 1836 KB)
Policy extracts for Phase Two council areas
- Barunga West (PDF, 6624 KB)
- Berri Barmera (PDF, 7744 KB)
- Ceduna (PDF, 7297 KB)
- Clare Gilbert Valleys (PDF, 6714 KB)
- Cleve (PDF, 7789 KB)
- Coober Pedy (PDF, 6037 KB)
- Coorong (PDF, 9178 KB)
- Copper Coast (PDF, 9571 KB)
- Elliston (PDF, 7628 KB)
- The Flinders Ranges (PDF, 6260 KB)
- Franklin Harbour (PDF, 7196 KB)
- Goyder (PDF, 7407 KB)
- Grant (PDF, 7942 KB)
- Karoonda East Murray (PDF, 6820 KB)
- Kimba (PDF, 6532 KB)
- Kingston (PDF, 8157 KB)
- Lower Eyre Peninsula (PDF, 8333 KB)
- Loxton Waikerie (PDF, 9264 KB)
- Mount Remarkable (PDF, 6797 KB)
- Naracoorte Lucindale (PDF, 7884 KB)
- Northern Areas (PDF, 5859 KB)
- Orroroo Carrieton (PDF, 6014 KB)
- Peterborough (PDF, 7055 KB)
- Renmark Paringa (PDF, 9527 KB)
- Robe (PDF, 7061 KB)
- Roxby Downs (PDF, 5857 KB)
- Southern Mallee District (PDF, 6179 KB)
- Streaky Bay (PDF, 8265 KB)
- Tatiara (PDF, 7369 KB)
- Tumby Bay (PDF, 8097 KB)
- Wakefield Regional (PDF, 7919 KB)
- Wattle Range (PDF, 8188 KB)
- Wudinna (PDF, 6797 KB)
- Yorke Peninsula (PDF, 7396 KB)
Maps
Draft maps of the Planning and Design Code for Phase Two councils (rural areas) were on consultation from 1 October 2019 to 29 November 2019 for 8 weeks.
The maps include the location of zones, sub-zones, overlays and Technical and Numeric Variations (TNVs).
- View the map of proposed zones and overlays
- Video on how to use the Planning and Design Code online map
- Download the mapping tool guide (PDF, 1541 KB)
Download the spatial layers
Spatial layers for zones, subzones, overlays and TNVs were made available for download during the consultation period. These spatial layers are draft datasets which are subject to change and must not be utilised for any other purpose.
Mapping inconsistencies
There are known mapping inconsistencies between current development plans and the draft Planning and Design Code which will be addressed through the consultation process.
Guides
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet (PDF, 180 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Chinese (PDF, 413 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Greek (PDF, 276 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Hindi (PDF, 283 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Italian (PDF, 175 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Urdu (PDF, 215 KB)
- Community Introductory Fact Sheet - Vietnamese (PDF, 319 KB)
- Community Guide (PDF, 4950 KB)
- Detailed Guide (PDF, 9265 KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 2439 KB)
- Development Assessment Scenarios for Phase Two (PDF, 2126 KB)
- Code Framework (PDF, 551 KB)
- Change Impact Table (PDF, 413 KB)
- Mapping Tool Guide (PDF, 1541 KB)
- Mapping Inconsistencies (PDF, 592 KB)
Fact Sheets
- Design in the Planning System (PDF, 792 KB)
- Heritage and Character (PDF, 228 KB)
- Native Vegetation (PDF, 2217 KB)
- Primary Industries (PDF, 232 KB)
- Reforming Site Contamination Assessment in the Planning System (PDF, 1974 KB)
- Renewable Energy (PDF, 240 KB)
- Residential Infill Improvements (PDF, 476 KB)
- Retail (PDF, 259 KB)
- Rural Living (PDF, 196 KB)
- Technical and Numeric Variations (PDF, 431 KB)
- Tourism Accommodation Development in Parks (PDF, 696 KB)
Closed 6 December 2019
This consultation has closed.
Historic Area Statements articulate key historic features and characteristics of historic areas which are identified within the Historic Areas Overlay.
- Read the draft Historic Area Statements (PDF, 2646 KB)
- See the Historic Area Overlay in the online map
The Historic Areas Overlay applies to Phase Two council areas which include:
- Clare and Gilbert Valleys (PDF, 967 KB)
- Coorong (PDF, 941 KB)
- Flinders Ranges (PDF, 951 KB)
- Naracoorte Lucindale (PDF, 958 KB)
- Peterborough (PDF, 1002 KB)
- Robe (PDF, 968 KB)
- Tatiara (PDF, 959 KB)
- Wakefield (PDF, 1487 KB)
- Wattle Range (PDF, 1019 KB)
Further information on the Historic Area Overlay and the use of Historic Area Statements is contained in the draft Practice Guideline (Interpretation of the Local Heritage Places Overlay, Historic Area Overlay and Character Area Overlay) 2019 which is also currently on consultation.
Closed 29 March 2019
This consultation has closed.
Phase One of the Planning and Design Code proposes changes to planning rules and policy in the outback that better meet the needs of rural South Australians and address planning issues relevant to land outside of council boundaries.
Some of the important changes proposed by the Code include the mapping of buffers around vital outback infrastructure and new safety measures to mitigate the risk of bushfire and acid sulphate soils.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received on Phase One of the Planning and Design Code has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on this page.
Documents
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code for Consultation (PDF, 2443 KB)
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code for Consultation - Practitioner Guide (PDF, 742 KB)
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code for Consultation - Community Guide (PDF, 700 KB)
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code for Consultation - Submission Form (DOCX, 77 KB)
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code for Consultation - Map of Phases for Planning Code Transition (PDF, 452 KB)
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code - What We Have Heard Report (PDF, 5126 KB)
- Phase One of the Planning and Design Code - Engagement Report (PDF, 1117 KB)
Maps
- Map: Zones (PDF, 4832 KB)
- Map: 1956 River Murray Flood Overlay (PDF, 5145 KB)
- Map: Acid Sulphate Soils Overlay (PDF, 5993 KB)
- Map: Arkaroola Protection Area Overlay (PDF, 4669 KB)
- Map: Building Near Airfields Overlay (PDF, 4681 KB)
- Map: Coastal Areas Overlay (PDF, 5298 KB)
- Map: Historic Shipwrecks Overlay (PDF, 4766 KB)
- Map: Key Outback and Rural Routes Overlay (PDF, 5387 KB)
- Map: Key Railway Crossings Overlay (PDF, 4744 KB)
- Map: Marine Parks Overlay (PDF, 5591 KB)
- Map: Murray Darling Basin Area Overlay (PDF, 4698 KB)
- Map: Prescribed Watercourses Overlay (PDF, 4790 KB)
- Map: Prescribed Wells Areas Overlay (PDF, 4797 KB)
- Map: Ramsar Wetland Areas Overlay (PDF, 4790 KB)
- Map: River Murray Flood Plain Overlay (PDF, 4736 KB)
- Map: River Murray Water Protection Area Overlay (PDF, 4736 KB)
- Map: Significant Landscape Areas Overlay (PDF, 4767 KB)
- Map: State Heritage Areas Overlay (PDF, 4689 KB)
- Map: State Heritage Places Overlay (PDF, 4754 KB)
- Map: Water Resources Overlay (PDF, 33234 KB)
Closed 22 February 2019
This consultation has closed.
The Productive Economy Policy Discussion Paper (PDF, 13253 KB) is one of four policy discussion papers helping inform the development of South Australia’s new planning system with regard to South Australia's economy.
It explores four key themes:
- supporting and growing key industries
- linking people to jobs, goods and services
- providing infrastructure to enhance our liveability
- facilitating innovation and enabling investment.
Your input is being used to inform the Planning and Design Code to help set out the new framework for planning and development in South Australia.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received on the Productive Economy Policy Discussion Paper has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on this page.
Documents
‘Planning for a New Retirement Future’ is a key discussion theme within a wider policy conversation about housing diversity that the State Planning Commission will have with industry and the community as it develops the Code.
The State Planning Commission recently hosted a ‘Planning for a New Retirement Future’ event, which sought to bring together a range of key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges that are informing the contemporary narrative around aged and retirement living in South Australia. This event also sought to highlight ways to improve policies and processes for the future.
- What We Have Heard report - 'Planning for a New Retirement Future' symposium (PDF, 653 KB)
- Discussion Notes - ‘Planning for a New Retirement Future’ symposium (PDF, 259 KB)
- Presentation - Dr David Panter, Chief Executive, ECH Group (PDF, 495 KB)
- Presentation - Dr Mike Rungie, Director, Global Centre for Modern Ageing (PDF, 1929 KB)
- Presentation - Ms Julianne Parkinson, Chief Executive, Global Centre for Modern Ageing (PDF, 1469 KB)
Closed in 2018
Closed 21 September 2018
This consultation has closed.
State Planning Policies are a key instrument in the modernisation of our new planning system, the scope of which is described in the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
They represent the highest level of policy in our new planning system. They outline matters of importance to the state in land use planning, development and design and provide a state-wide framework that aims to enhance our liveability, sustainability and prosperity.
Importantly, the policies consider changes to how and where South Australians live and work; current and future trends in population growth; climate change; and other social and economic drivers.
As a statutory instrument under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, the State Planning Policies outline the planning and design ambitions for South Australia and will guide both regional and metropolitan planning and development in the future. Your input has been used to develop the final draft which has been submitted to cabinet for endorsement.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on the PlanSA Portal.
Closed 22 July 2018
This consultation has closed.
This technical Discussion paper explained the structural and functional aspects of the new Planning and Design Code, including the best approach to transitioning policy from the current Development Plans to the new Code.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on this page.
Documents
Closed 17 October 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Performance Indicators Discussion Paper proposes ways in which all development will be measured and monitored, and how statistical data about planning applications will be reported on. This paper describes development monitoring, data gathering which provides valuable, easily accessible information about development outcomes and the ‘health’ of the planning system.
Your input is being used to inform the development of the new development assessment and monitoring framework.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on the SA Planning Portal.
Closed 3 December 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Natural Resources and Environment Discussion Paper is one of four policy discussion papers helping inform the development of South Australia’s new planning system with regard to our unique environments, ecosystems and resources.
It focuses on the fundamental benefits that our natural resources and environment provide to our health and economy, and identifies six key policy themes:
- Sustainable and Liveable Urban Environments
- Water Security and Quality
- Biodiversity
- Coastal environments
- Natural Hazards
- Environment Protection and Public Health
Your input is being used to inform the Planning and Design Code to help set out the new framework for planning and development in South Australia.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received on the Natural Resources and Environment Discussion Paper has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on this page.
Documents
- Natural Resources and Environment Policy Discussion Paper (PDF, 1505 KB)
- Natural Resources and Environment Policy Background Paper (PDF, 5563 KB)
- Natural Resources and Environment Policy Discussion Paper - Summary (PDF, 269 KB)
- Natural Resources and Environment Policy Discussion Paper - What We Have Heard Report (PDF, 2450 KB)
Closed 3 December 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Integrated Movement Systems Policy Discussion Paper (PDF, 1752 KB) is one of four policy discussion papers that will help inform the development of South Australia’s new planning system with regard to transport and travel networks.
It focuses on key issues and opportunities associated with managing South Australia’s transport systems and surrounding land use as we build a new planning system and looks at the role our new planning system will play in achieving optimal development and transport outcomes.
The following three key themes are explored in the paper:
- Aligning South Australia’s growth with transport infrastructure
- Capitalising on strategic transport infrastructure
- Sustainable mobility, car parking and the impacts of technology
Your input is being used to inform the Planning and Design Code to help set out the new framework for planning and development in South Australia.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received on the Integrated Movement Systems Policy Discussion Paper has been posted on this page.
Documents
Closed 25 July 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Design Guidelines were developed by the Office for Design and Architecture South Australia to support the delivery of well-designed homes in metropolitan Adelaide and towns across South Australia.
Closed 28 February 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012 and the Character Preservation (McLaren Vale) Act 2012 were reviewed in 2018 as required by legislation.
This legislation provides that the special character of the two districts is recognised, protected and enhanced while providing for the economic, physical and social wellbeing of the communities within the districts. It restricts the creation of additional residential development in the rural areas of the districts to halt urban sprawl to the north and south of Adelaide’s built-up area, thereby seeking to provide for continued viable farming and primary production activities.
The scope of the review involved an assessment of:
- the family, social, economic and environmental impacts of the Act
- the impact of the Act on the Councils within the district
- any changes to the district as a result of the Act
- any actions that have may have been undertaken to address any negative impacts of the Act.
The Department developed a discussion paper (PDF, 2584 KB) in consultation with affected councils and State Government agencies. Public consultation on this paper closed at 5.00 pm on 28 February 2018.
A total of 30 written submissions and 10 online feedback forms (PDF, 18349 KB) were received during the 4-month consultation phase from the local government sector, members of parliament, peak bodies, industry groups and individual community members.
Review Outcomes
As a result of the review and consultation process, four main recommendations are made. These are:
- Retain the legislation for the protection for the character preservation districts.
The majority of people engaged in the review supported the legislation and its intention to protect the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. The report therefore recommends that it is retained.
- The State Planning Commission investigate the merit of the proposed amendments to the character preservation districts in the context of Greater Adelaide’s growth.
A number of the submissions received during the consultation process proposed amendments to the boundary of the character preservation districts. While many of these proposals have merit, most require additional consultation with the community, further investigation, or in some cases a rezoning prior to any amendment to the legislated boundary. Accordingly, it is recommended that the State Planning Commission review the proposed amendments to the character preservation districts in the context of Greater Adelaide’s growth. Such a review could be completed in around 12 months and inform the Planning and Design Code and future land supply decisions.
- Introduce a statutory review process that provides for amendments to the boundaries of the character preservation districts.
The character preservation districts are defined in both Acts by the plan deposited in the General Registry Office. As such, any amendments to the preservation district boundaries require an amendment to the relevant Act. This is different to the way the Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPAs) are reviewed under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act). It is considered appropriate that amendments to both the character preservation district boundaries and the EFPA follow the same process. A Bill could be developed following a completion of a review by the State Planning Commission.
- Provide for greater consistency and clarity of policy within the character preservation districts in preparing the Planning and Design Code.It is recommended that the Commission seek to improve policies and processes as part of the Code development process, in particular, provide further clarity on the envisaged/desired primary production value-adding and tourism activities in the character preservation districts.
Conclusion
No immediate changes to the Acts will be pursued until the Commission has led a proper review and investigation into boundary adjustments, policy refinements and improved process to make such amendments.
The Review Outcomes Report (PDF, 1481 KB) is available here and was tabled in Parliament on 19 June 2018.
Closed 16 February 2018
This consultation has closed.
The State Government initiated a wholesale review of car parking in local streets across metropolitan Adelaide and has worked closely with local councils to identify the causes of any parking problems and consider potential solutions.
We know there are many different factors which can result in parking problems on local streets. Hearing the views and experiences of local residents across the metropolitan area was a valuable part of this initiative.
What input was sought?
Feedback from local residents across the Adelaide metropolitan area was sought in the following areas:
- experience of parking in your local streets
- your own household’s car use and needs
- improvements to make parking better around your home and your neighbourhood.
Community feedback was obtained via a ‘Your Say’ survey which ran for four weeks from 19 January to 16 February 2018 with 840 submissions received. Two community focus groups and a Car Parking Summit, attended by over 60 key stakeholders, was also held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in April 2018.
What were the results?
The feedback received clearly reflected the multi-dimensional nature of our streets with amenity, traffic, parking, walking, cycling and play amongst the key considerations.
This information will help us work with councils to consider potential solutions to parking problems and is being incorporated into the Integrated Movement Systems Discussion Paper scheduled for release in mid-2018.
Closed 17 October 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Assessment Pathways Discussion Paper (PDF, 2216 KB) provides an overview of new development application assessment processes which will become operational in South Australia by mid-2020. There is also a shorter summary paper Our New Assessment System (PDF, 867 KB) available for download.
Your input has been used to inform the draft Regulations and Practice Directions to help set out the new framework for planning and development in South Australia.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on the PlanSA portal.
Closed 30 April 2018
This consultation has closed.
The discussion paper on the Accredited Professionals Scheme was made available for public consultation from 4 February – 30 April 2018.
The scheme will create consistency in decisions made, more transparent accountability and more choice for professionals and applicants when engaging with the development process in South Australia.
Accredited professionals under the scheme will need to meet prescribed requirements for qualifications, experience and specialist knowledge relevant to the type of work they are performing.
Your input has been used to develop the Draft Accredited Professionals Scheme via Regulations to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and released for consultation in August of 2018.
A What We Have Heard report based on feedback received has been circulated to all engagement participants and published on the PlanSA website.
Closed 17 October 2018
This consultation has closed.
The Accredited Professionals Scheme Draft (PDF, 916 KB) comprised of the Accredited Professionals Regulations (the Regulations), the Accredited Professionals Skills and Experience Requirements, and the Accredited Professionals Code of Conduct.
Your input was used to develop the Accredited Professionals Scheme via Regulations to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
It is anticipated that planning and building practitioners will be able to apply for accreditation in mid-2019
A What We Have Heard report was prepared summarising the key messages that were communicated to the Department throughout the consultation process. It also offers some clarification in response to common queries that were received in submissions.
This report has been published on the PlanSA website and distributed to all engagement participants.
Closed in 2017
Closed 8 December 2017
The State Planning Commission released the Draft Community Engagement Charter and the Guide for a formal 6 weeks consultation from 30 October 2017 to 8 December 2017.
Your feedback was used to inform the Community Engagement Charter which was formally released for operation in April 2018.
Accompanying documents also released were the Guide to the Community Engagement Charter and Practice Direction 2: Consultation on the Preparation or Amendment of a Designated Instrument 2018.
Closed 9 October 2017
The State Planning Commission released the Discussion Draft of the Community Engagement Charter for comment from the Community and Stakeholder Groups including Councils from 28 August 2017 to 9 October 2017.
The Consultation Phase 1 Report was then released and made available on the SA Planning Portal.
Your feedback was used to inform the development of the Draft Community Engagement Charter which was released for consultation on 30 October 2017.