Planning instruments ensure that development in South Australia is appropriately located, designed and considered.
They set the strategic planning vision for the state and help to assess development applications that require planning consent as part of their approval.
A state-wide vision for South Australia’s planning and design system.
Each region in South Australia has a plan to guide development and fulfil the vision of the State Planning Policies.
The single set of planning policy for the state, replacing council development plans.
EFPAs protect vital agricultural lands surrounding Metropolitan Adelaide from urban encroachment.
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.
Design Standards support the Planning and Design Code by prescribing ways that public realm or infrastructure should be designed.
The Planning and Design Code references approved Building Envelope Plans in certain zones applying to broad-hectare, greenfield and urban renewal subdivisions.
Policies to ensure land is suitable for use in circumstances where it is, or may have been, subject to site contamination.
Heritage SA’s Heritage Standards – support the Planning and Design Code providing area-specific guidance to inform decisions on development in a State Heritage Area.
