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  • Development applications
    • Getting approval- content expands below this list
      Before undertaking development in South Australia you must get approval.
      • Why you need approval
        If you're planning a development, you may need development approval before you get started.
      • Getting professional help
        A professional can help you prepare everything you need for lodgement and resolve any problems early.
      • Rules that apply
        Planning and building rules describe which developments are appropriate across SA and how they should be built.
      • How applications are assessed
        This guide explains the decision-making process of your application after lodgement.
      • Support request form
        Use this form if you have an enquiry relating to PlanSA and our planning system.
      • See all in Getting approval
    • Before you lodge- content expands below this list
      Find out if you need approval for a development and rules that might apply.
      • Development application checklist
        A useful checklist to help you gather the information you'll need to lodge a development application.
      • Zoning for a property
        See zones, policies and overlays that apply to an address.
      • Rules for your development
        Determine the Planning and Design Code policies that will apply to your development proposal during assessment.
      • Referrals and preliminary agreements
        Preliminary agreements can be entered into with referral agencies prior to lodging your development application.
      • Application fees
        All applications incur fees which should be paid before the development assessment process begins.
      • Telecoms in new developments
        If you are a developer or owner-builder, there are important Commonwealth telecommunications rules you need to comply with.
      • See all in Before you lodge
    • Lodge an application- content expands below this list
      How to prepare and lodge your application with the necessary forms and fees.
      • Find out where to lodge
        Use this wizard to find out the different ways you can lodge your application.
      • Create an online account
        Register for an account to lodge development applications online.
      • Lodge online
        If you already have an account, you can lodge an application under the PDI Act 2016 online.
      • Find a professional
        Find an accredited professional to make a decision on your application, if it is eligible.
      • See all in Lodge an application
    • Track and pay an application- content expands below this list
      See the progress of current or past development applications, from lodgement to decision.
      • Development application register
        Track the assessment progress of development applications from lodgement to decision.
      • Where is my application?
        Use the wizard to find out if your application is published here in PlanSA or published in a council register instead.
      • Notified developments
        During assessment, some developments are publicly notified for South Australians to have their say.
      • Online payments
        Online invoice payments for Development Applications
      • Contact us
        If you need more help, get in touch with us at PlanSA.
      • See all in Track and pay an application
    • Case management services- content expands below this list
      Relevant authorities offer case management for certain developments before lodgement.
      • Pre-lodgement service
        A free service designed to help more efficient decision making for complex projects in Metropolitan Adelaide.
      • Design review
        Design review enables design advice from an independent panel of professionals at the state and local level.
      • Civil penalties and enforceable voluntary undertakings
        Civil penalties or a written undertaking can apply when a person has committed an offence that contravenes the Act.
      • Revitalising underutilised buildings
        Unlocking investment opportunities for owners and investors in Adelaide City.
      • See all in Case management services
    • State development- content expands below this list
      Developments that are assessed by the state, including  Crown developments and impact assessed developments.
      • Restricted development
        A category of development designated by the Code that is assessed by the State Planning Commission, that may have strategic implications and impacts.
      • State Commission Assessment Panel
        The State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) independently assesses and determines certain development applications in South Australia.
      • Outline consent
        A flexible assessment approach to seek an early ‘outline’ approval for certain aspects of a proposal, in specified circumstances.
      • Crown development and essential infrastructure
        The assessment process for state agency development and essential infrastructure.
      • Impact assessed development
        Developments of a state significance that have been declared by the Minister for Planning.
      • Ministerial 'call-in'
        The Minister for Planning has the authority to call-in certain development applications for assessment and determination by the State Planning Commission.
      • See all in State development
  • State snapshot
    • Better Housing Future- content expands below this list
      The SA government is fast tracking what will be the single largest release of residential land in the state’s history.
      • Housing Roadmap
        Through the South Australian Government's Housing Roadmap and the establishment of the new Department for Housing and Urban Development, the government is fast-tracking land release to create more homes for more South Australians.
      • Residential land release and rezoning
        The government is fast tracking what will be the single largest release of residential land in the state’s history.
      • Growth and Infrastructure Coordination Unit
        The government has established the Housing Infrastructure Planning and Development Unit to help drive residential developments and coordinate infrastructure investment.
      • Land supply dashboard
        A dashboard to help keep developers, councils and agencies up to date on land availability and rezoning activity.
      • See all in Better Housing Future
    • Development activity- content expands below this list
      See where new developments are proposed, approved or in construction.
      • Metropolitan development activity tracker
        Use this 3D mapping tool to see new developments across Metropolitan Adelaide.
      • Development application register
        Track the assessment progress of a development application from lodgement to decision.
      • Notified developments
        During assessment, some developments are publicly notified for South Australians to have their say.
      • See all in Development activity
    • Land supply- content expands below this list
      Research changes in South Australia's land supply and land use activities.
      • Greenfield land supply
        Summary of Greenfield land supply and development activity, for regions and key development areas
      • Urban infill land supply
        An overview of urban infill land supply and development activity
      • Employment land supply
        An overview of current and historical employment land supply and development activity
      • See all in Land supply
    • Population- content expands below this list
      Research South Australia's current population and projected changes.
      • Current population
        Quarterly estimates of the resident population and growth components.
      • Recent population change
        Analysis of population change in South Australia and regions.
      • Population projections
        Population projections are updated every five years for the state and regions, following the release of census and other demographic data.
      • Additional information and links
        Resources supporting the population monitoring and projections.
      • See all in Population
  • Have your say
    • Code amendments- content expands below this list
      All code amendments must go on public consultation before a decision is made.
      • On consultation
        Code Amendments currently on consultation.
      • Public feedback form
        Use this form to submit feedback regarding code amendments currently on public consultation.
      • See all in Code amendments
    • Regional plan consultations- content expands below this list
      Help shape the future of South Australia’s regions.
      • Limestone Coast Regional Plan
        Consultation closes on 17 June 2025
      • Murray Mallee Regional Plan
        Consultation closes on 17 June 2025
      • See all in Regional plan consultations
    • Other consultations- content expands below this list
      Influence the future of our planning system by having a say on proposed amendments.
      • Current consultations
        Influence the future of our planning system by having a say on proposed amendments.
      • Past consultations
        Amendments that have completed the consultation process and are recommended for a decision.
      • Community Engagement Charter
        The Charter is used during consultation of system amendments to guide the way South Australians are engaged.
      • See all in Other consultations
    • Notified developments- content expands below this list
      Track developments that are on public notice and submit a representation.
      • Current public notices
        Development applications currently open for you to have your say.
      • Current notified developments map viewer
        Use this interactive mapping tool to view currently notified applications.
      • State developments
        Notified developments that are being assessed by the state, including Crown developments and major projects.
      • Major projects / Impact assessed
        Developments of state significance that have been declared as major by the Minister for Planning.
      • How to have your say
        This guide explains how to prepare your representation and what happens after submission.
      • Current notified developments
        Submit a representation on a currently notified development application.
      • See all in Notified developments
    • How to make a complaint or provide feedback- content expands below this list
      Making complaints about assessment panels, accredited professionals or a public authority in planning and development.
      • How to make a complaint about a decision maker
        Make a complaint about assessment panels, accredited professionals or a public authority in planning and development.
      • How to make a complaint or leave feedback about our staff or services
        Make a complaint about our product, services, staff or our handling of a complaint.
      • See all in How to make a complaint or provide feedback
    • Events- content expands below this list
      You can learn more about a system amendment or development proposal at a scheduled event.
      • Current events
        Upcoming information events, workshops or training opportunities that you can register interest for.
      • Past events
        A record of past events that have now closed that were used as part of statutory consultation.
      • See all in Events
  • Our planning system
    • Programs and initiatives- content expands below this list
      The Department routinely investigates and improves the planning, development and building system.
      • Hazard mapping
        A flood hazard mapping and assessment project now in progress.
      • Significant and regulated trees
        The requirements applying to trees growing in metropolitan Adelaide and townships in the Adelaide Hills Council or parts of the Mount Barker Council.
      • Re-building after the River Murray flood
        Information to support River Murray communities to rebuild following the flood.
      • Aluminium composite panel audit
        Identifies buildings clad with ACP and provides advice and action required to ensure ongoing safety.
      • Non-conforming or non-complying building products
        Be informed and aware, use assured products and find where to get help
      • Planning reforms
        South Australia has undergone the biggest modernisation of its planning system in 20 years with the implementation of planning reforms.
      • Building reforms
        The PDI Act 2016 introduces improved building controls to deliver a safe, high quality built environment.
      • See all in Programs and initiatives
    • Decision-makers- content expands below this list
      The primary decision-makers that drive our system and its improvements and relevant authorities that grant approval to development.
      • State Planning Commission
        The State Planning Commission is the state’s principal development assessment and planning advisory body.
      • State Commission Assessment Panel
        The SCAP are appointed by the Commission as the state's relevant authority for development assessment.
      • Building Technical Panel
        The BTP are appointed by the Commission to provide expert advice on building policy matters.
      • Find your local council
        Local government can be the relevant authority for development within council areas.
      • Find an accredited professional
        Planning and building professionals can apply to become accredited to make decisions on developments.
      • See all in Decision-makers
    • Instruments- content expands below this list
      The planning and development system operates through a suite of planning, building and legislative instruments.
      • Assessment pathways
        A development application's journey through the approval process is determined by its assessment pathway.
      • Planning instruments
        Planning controls ensure that development is appropriately located, designed and considered across the state.
      • Building rules
        The Building Code and state-level tools that are used for the assessment and inspection of new building work.
      • Community engagement charter
        The Charter sets out consultation requirements for proposed amendments to designated instruments.
      • Practice directions and guidelines
        Practice Directions and Guidelines support the legislation by specifying procedural requirements.
      • Standards and specifications
        Standards and specifications apply to the SA planning portal, the SA planning database and the online atlas.
      • See all in Instruments
    • Schemes- content expands below this list
      The planning system contains schemes to help manage accreditation, infrastructure and regional planning.
      • Accredited professionals scheme
        A scheme for planning, building and surveying professionals to become accredited.
      • Infrastructure schemes
        A contemporary and coordinated way of delivering infrastructure under the new system.
      • Joint planning arrangements
        The new planning system allows councils to perform certain functions through joint planning arrangements.
      • Planning and Development Fund
        The Fund provides for investment in open space and public realm, to create healthy and liveable communities.
      • Performance indicators
        The new performance indicators scheme introduces ways of monitoring development activity in the state.
      • Urban tree canopy off-set scheme
        The Urban Tree Canopy Off-set Scheme facilitates tree planting and the enhancement of tree canopy in metropolitan Adelaide.
      • See all in Schemes
    • Development Regulation amendments- content expands below this list
      Planning regulation changes to ensure South Australia’s development industry continues to operate without delays to projects due to COVID-19.
      • New planning rules secure granny flats for rental and boost design for new homes
        Changes to the regulations to fast-track approvals for new homes in key areas, helping boost housing supply for South Australians.
      • Fast-tracking approval for new homes in master-planned growth areas
        Changes to the regulations to fast-track approvals for new homes in key areas, helping boost housing supply for South Australians.
      • Fast-tracking temporary accommodation for displaced residents in flood zones
        A fast-track approval process to provide for temporary accommodation for people displaced from their homes due to flooding.
      • Changes to help councils in flood zones build temporary levees
        Riverland councils no longer require development approval to construct temporary levee banks and mounds during flooding events.
      • Temporary accommodation fast-tracked for regional workers
        New regulations to allow temporary accommodation for seasonal workers.
      • More opportunity for value adding development in rural areas
        Regulation variations to allow for greater procedural and investment certainty for ‘value adding development’ in rural and peri-urban areas.
      • See all in Development Regulation amendments
    • PlanSA- content expands below this list
      PlanSA comprises of multiple online systems, brought together as the new ePlanning platform for South Australia.
      • PlanSA Portal website
        The PlanSA Portal website provides the entry point to the ePlanning platform for South Australia.
      • Development application processing system
        The DAP system receives, processes and tracks all lodged developments under the new system.
      • Online Planning and Design Code
        Use the online Code to see planning rules that apply to your property and development proposal.
      • South Australian property and planning atlas
        SAPPA is a free, map-based application which displays planning spatial layers and land ownership information.
      • Council financial report service
        Councils can use this online service to produce financial reports in relation to development applications.
      • PlanSA system enhancements
        PlanSA is committed to ensuring its planning system is responsive to the needs of its customers.
      • See all in PlanSA
  • Resources
    • Find a document- content expands below this list
      Search PlanSA's resources library to find PDI Act documents or use SA.GOV.AU for a copy of Development Act documents.
      • Search the resources library
        You can search by title, topic or document type to find the resource you're looking for.
      • Legislation
        The SA Legislation Website publishes the Acts and Regulations that support both planning systems in the state.
      • Forms
        Prescribed forms under the PDI Act can be downloaded from PlanSA. Development Act forms are on SA.GOV.AU.
      • Development plans
        Development Plans are no longer operational but are available for reference purposes.
      • Approval for paid parking
        Application for paid parking approval under the Private Parking Areas Act 1986.
      • See all in Find a document
    • Accreditation- content expands below this list
      Obligations and responsibilities of professionals within the planning system who need to be accredited to perform certain functions, including how to obtain and maintain accreditation.
      • Overview of the accredited professionals scheme
        A scheme under the PDI Act 2016 for planning, building and surveying professionals to become accredited.
      • Becoming an accredited professional
        Any professional can apply to become accredited to make decisions on lodged development applications.
      • Maintaining accreditation and accessing CPD training
        Renewal requirements for current existing accredited professionals and information on a variety of providers that offer CPD training.
      • Accredited professionals register
        Search the register to find a professional accredited in South Australia.
      • Accredited professionals scheme audits
        The assessment of a development can be audited to ensure it has been undertaken in accordance with legislation.
      • Accredited professionals – council and regional assessment panel opportunities
        Connecting councils looking for assessment panel members, with accredited professionals looking to take up the opportunity.
      • Codes of conduct
        Roles, responsibilities and standards of conduct and professionalism for accredited professionals.
      • See all in Accreditation
    • Planning- content expands below this list
      Planning instruments ensure that development in South Australia is appropriately located, designed and considered.
      • State Planning Policies
        The state-level framework for land use in South Australia, to improve liveability, sustainability and prosperity.
      • Regional plans
        Each region in South Australia has a plan to guide development and fulfil the vision of the State Planning Policies.
      • Planning and Design Code
        The Code sets out planning controls for the assessment of a development application under the PDI Act 2016.
      • Practice directions
        The State Planning Commission issues practice directions to specify procedural requirements under the PDI Act 2016.
      • Practice guidelines
        The State Planning Commission issues practice guidelines with respect to the interpretation, use or application of the planning or building rules under the PDI Act.
      • Standards and specifications
        The State Planning Commission issues standards and specifications that apply to the SA planning portal, the SA planning database and the online atlas and search facility.
      • See all in Planning
    • Building- content expands below this list
      Planning instruments ensure that development in South Australia is appropriately located, designed and considered.
      • Building Code
        The Building Code sets out building rules for building work across Australia and includes state-level variations.
      • Certificate of Occupancy
        A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all new habitable buildings in South Australia (except Class 1a) to provide assurance that the building is safe and suitable for occupancy.
      • Inspections and compliance
        Inspections ensure that all development is constructed under the relevant approvals, codes and standards.
      • Ministerial building standards
        Ministerial building standards are used to assess a building consent and are part of the building rules under the PDI Act.
      • NCC 2022 modern homes provisions
        The new provisions will ensure that our homes are more comfortable for our changing climate, as well as easier to use and more adaptable to our changing needs, supporting housing choice and ageing in place for everyone.
      • See all in Building
    • Learning and toolkits- content expands below this list
      To learn more about using the planning and development system, use these toolkits or learning material.
      • Learning and support for the ePlanning system
        These guides explain how to complete tasks online using the ePlanning system.
      • Code amendment toolkit
        Use this toolkit when initiating and undertaking an amendment to the Code.
      • Community engagement charter toolkit
        Use this toolkit when engaging affected South Australians about a proposed designated instrument amendment.
      • Infrastructure schemes toolkit
        Use this toolkit to be guided in preparing and implementing an infrastructure scheme.
      • Joint planning arrangements toolkit
        Use this toolkit to be guided in initiating a planning agreement and forming a joint planning board.
      • Report an error or suggest improvement to the Code
        Use this form to request a change to the Planning and Design Code.
      • See all in Learning and toolkits
    • Climate change- content expands below this list
      How we are working to embed climate change considerations across South Australia’s planning policies and procedures.
      • Planning for climate change
        How the South Australian planning system is responding to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
      • See all in Climate change
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