The proposal seeks to amend the Planning and Design Code for nine properties at 71-75 and 81-85 King William Road and 86-90 Mary Street, Unley (the Affected Area). The Affected Area is generally located on the northern corner of King William Road and Mary Street, and includes the City of Unley Works Depot. The Affected Area is currently situated within three Zones, namely the Business Neighbourhood Zone, Employment Zone and Established Neighbourhood Zone.
The Affected Area is strategically located in Adelaide’s inner southern suburbs, within an established and well-serviced area adjacent to a strategic transit corridor (King William Road) with existing public transport services (bus and tram) and an existing strip of commercial and retail businesses. Given its size and location, the Affected Area provides a unique opportunity to create a well-designed and integrated development that will significantly expand residential, commercial and retail opportunities for the community in close proximity to the centre of Adelaide.
The Code Amendment seeks to rationalise the current mix of zone policies and unrelated uses, by applying one consistent zone and policy framework which will activate the site, guide a coordinated approach to future development and compliment the high street precinct on King William Road as well as the Charles Walk walking/cycling path that runs along the northern boundary.
Specifically, the Code Amendment seeks to remove the Business Neighbourhood Zone, Employment Zone and Established Neighbourhood Zone that currently apply to the Affected Area, and replace them with the Urban Neighbourhood Zone.
