This Discussion Paper has been prepared to stimulate new thinking and informed debate about how a GARP will provide for the 300,000 additional homes we may need over the next 30 years.
Consultation closed at 5:00 pm on 6 November 2023.
The 12-week engagement period for the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper has now ended.
All submissions and feedback received during the Discussion Paper consultation are now being reviewed and considered prior to the creation of the draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan in 2024.
All written submissions will be progressively made publicly available via the PlanSA portal as they are reviewed. Personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses and property addresses will be redacted from submissions prior to being made public.
A What We Heard Report (PDF, 277 KB) outlining the themes of feedback received during engagement is now available to read.
A detailed analysis of survey responses and YourSAy map pins will be incorporated within the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper Engagement Report, anticipated for release in early-2024.
The draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan will be released for consultation late-2024. This will provide the community with an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the direction of the draft plan before endorsement and implementation.
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The following submissions are now available:
The Commission has undertaken detailed research to prepare an evidence-based Discussion Paper. But we do not have all the answers and insights about how and where Greater Adelaide should grow. We want to hear from you, from communities, councils and industry. We want your feedback, ideas and innovative thinking to help us prepare a draft plan for consultation in 2024, and ultimately a plan for the Greater Adelaide of our future.
You are invited to provide feedback on the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper within the 3-month public consultation and engagement period beginning on Monday 14 August 2023 and concluding on Monday 6 November 2023 (5:00 pm). Written submissions are to be provided no later than 5:00 pm on the last day of consultation.
Complete a survey on how and where you would like Greater Adelaide to grow.
Feedback on the Discussion Paper is open for a period of twelve weeks from 14 August 2023 to 6 November 2023 (5:00 pm). Written submissions are to be provided no later than 5:00pm on the last day of consultation via:
- the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper YourSAy page
- the PlanSA online submission form
- email: plansasubmissions@sa.gov.au, (subject: Submission – Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper)
- post:
Attention: Growth Management Team, Planning and Land Use Services
Department for Trade and Investment
GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001
All written submissions received will be made publicly available on the PlanSA portal when the Engagement Report is released at the end of the consultation period.
A series of community information sessions (online and in-person) will be held to meet members from the Growth Management team and ask questions.
Registration is essential to attend a community information session and can be booked via plansaevents.eventbrite.com.
If you are unable to attend a community information session, you can book a 10 minute time slot to speak with a member of the Growth Management team online and ask questions.
Bookings are essential for listening posts and can be booked via plansaevents.eventbrite.com.
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