State developments

These notified state developments are submitted to the State Planning Commission for processing. The State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) undertakes development assessment on behalf of the State Planning Commission.

Developments include:

  • Crown developments proposed by the state
  • essential infrastructure
  • major projects / impact assessed development
  • developments for which the State Planning Commission is the relevant authority under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.

Use this interactive mapping tool to view current Notified Developments across the State.

The map viewer shows development applications (excluding outline consents) currently being notified and includes links to the relevant PlanSA webpages where you can view the related plans and details.

For more information on how to use this viewer, please click the icon on the map.

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Click the 'subscribe to be notified' button below to be advised about applications that have commenced public notification near you.

State assessed development applications on public notification are visible below.  All other development applications on public notification are visible on the 'Current notified development' page.

Please note: not all development applications require public notification. Refer to the Development Register for further information.

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How to have your say

When you have your say about a development application, this is called submitting a representation.

A representation can be made on any application during the public notification period.

Below, you can view and download documentation to inform your submission and submit a representation online.

Alternatively, a written submission can be made via letter, email, or returning the representation template form to:

  • Email: spcreps@sa.gov.au
  • Post: The Secretary, State Planning Commission, GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001

Written submissions must include your name, contact details, affected property address, and those matters of particular concern or interest in relation to a development.

Major projects / Impact assessed development

Developments that have been declared as impact assessed by the Minister, or prescribed by regulations.

Learn more about impact assessed developments

All South Australians can have their say about impact assessed projects that are notified.

Development Number

850/P012/26

Applicant

Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)

Subject Land

Mullaquana Station (25km south-west of Whyalla) and water transfer system to Olympic Dam and Carrapateena mine.

Proposal

Construction and operation of a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant located at Mullaquana Station in the Upper Spencer Gulf, water transfer system (including pipeline, transfer pump stations and water storages), electricity infrastructure, and ancillary works.

Application documents

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Further information

Information sessions

A series of drop-in and information sessions are being held.

Nature of Development

Close Date

11 Dec 2026

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Northern Water Project
Online Form

Development Number

010/P180/24

Applicant

BHP Olympic Dam Corporation Pty Ltd

Subject Land

Smelter and Refinery Expansion Project at Olympic Dam.

Application documents

Executive Summary (PDF, 4.4 MB)
Volume 1 - Main Report - Environmental Impact Statement (PDF, 45.8 MB)
Volume 2 - Appendices A to B (PDF, 6.9 MB)
Volume 3 - Appendices C1 to C2 (PDF, 36.8 MB)
Volume 4 - Appendices C3 to C5 (PDF, 17.0 MB)
Volume 5 - Appendices C6 to C8 (PDF, 33.9 MB)
Volume 6 - Appendix D (PDF, 33.9 MB)
Volume 7 - Appendices E to F (PDF, 4.4 MB)
Fact sheet (PDF, 62.6 KB)

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Further information

Nature of Development

Close Date

17 Dec 2026

Make a representation

BHP Olympic Dam Smelter and Refinery Expansion
Online Form

Crown development and essential infrastructure

Developments undertaken on behalf of a state agency that exceed a threshold development cost and are assessed by the Minister.

Learn more about Crown and essential infrastructure development

All South Australians can have their say about Crown and essential infrastructure developments that are notified.

Development Number

26035849

Opens Application Documents for DA 26035849 (PDF File) in new windowApplication Documents for DA 26035849 ( PDF File, 32.1 MB)

Applicant

Northern Areas Community and Youth Services Office for Early Childhood Development

Subject Land

18 Swallowcliffe Rd, Davoren Park

Nature of Development

Construction of a community hub comprising childcare,
community facilities and consulting rooms, including ancillary
parking, landscaping and fencing.

Close Date

08 Dec 2026

Make a representation

26035849 - Northern Areas and Youth Services Office for Early Childhood Development
Online Form

There are currently no outline consents on public notification.

State Planning Commission assessed developments

Developments where the State Planning Commission is the relevant authority, as set out by the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.

These developments may be publicly notified, depending on their category/classification and any exclusions in the Planning and Design Code.

Where development is classified as performance assessed and requires notification, neighbours who have received a letter/email or seen a sign on the development site can have their say about the development.

State Planning Commission assessed development applications on notice can be found on the current notified developments page.

Restricted development

Developments that have been identified as Restricted in the Planning and Design Code. The State Planning Commission is the relevant authority for restricted development.

Members of the public and neighbors who have been notified of restricted development can have their say on the proposed development.

Restricted development applications on notice can be found on the current notified developments page.