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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.
      • 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.
      • Find out if you need approval
        Use this wizard to see if you need approval for your development proposal.
      • 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.
      • Application fees
        All applications incur fees which should be paid before the development assessment process begins.
      • Development application checklist
        Use this checklist to make sure you’ve got everything you need before you lodge.
      • 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
        If you live in a rural or outback area, you can 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.
      • Coordinator-General call-in
        The Department provides this service to developments that exceed $3-5 million in value in Greater Adelaide.
      • Design review
        Design review enables design advice from an independent panel of professionals at the state and local level.
      • Revitalising underutilised buildings
        Unlocking investment opportunities for owners and investors in Adelaide City.
      • See all in Case management services
  • State snapshot
    • 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.
      • Major projects
        Developments of state significance that have been declared by the Minister for Planning and Local Government.
      • Notified developments
        During assessment, some developments are publicly notified for South Australians to have their say.
      • See all in Development activity
    • Land and housing- content expands below this list
      Research changes in South Australia's land supply and land use activities.
      • Residential land development monitor
        Activity levels for different stages of the land subdivision process in South Australia.
      • Residential broadhectare land supply
        The amount, ownership and distribution of broadhectare land in Adelaide and townships.
      • Residential demolition and re-subdivision
        Minor infill across the state, including dwelling demolition and subdivision of land.
      • See all in Land and housing
    • Population- content expands below this list
      Research South Australia's current population and projected changes.
      • Current population
        Quarterly estimates of the resident populations (ERP) of Australia and its states and territories.
      • Population change
        The Department monitors population change in South Australia annually at different levels.
      • Future population
        Population projections are updated every five years at several geographic levels.
      • Population regions
        There are 11 population regions in South Australia which are based on ABS boundaries.
      • See all in Population
    • System performance- content expands below this list
      Research the annual performance of our planning and development system.
      • System indicators - Development Act 1993
        The Department measures the performance of the current planning system for urban areas on a quarterly basis.
      • Performance indicators - PDI Act 2016
        Research the ongoing performance of new our planning and development system.
      • See all in System performance
  • Have your say
    • 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.
      • State developments
        Notified developments that are being assessed by the state, including Crown developments and major projects.
      • Major projects
        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.
      • See all in Notified developments
    • Code & Development Plan Amendments- content expands below this list
      Influence the future of our planning system by having a say on proposed amendments.
      • Current Code & Development Plan Amendments
        Amendments currently on consultation for you to have your say, including Code amendments.
      • Past amendments
        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 Code & Development Plan Amendments
    • How to make a complaint- content expands below this list
      Making complaints about assessment panels, accredited professionals or a public authority in planning and development.
      • Assessment panels
        Make a complaint about a decision by an assessment panel or the conduct of a panel member.
      • Assessment Managers
        Make a complaint about a decision by an Assessment Manager or their conduct during the process.
      • Independent accredited professional
        Make a complaint about an accredited planning or building professional in relation to a decision or conduct.
      • Public institution through ICAC
        Lodge a complaint about a public institution through the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.
      • See all in How to make a complaint
    • 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.
      • Planning reforms
        In 2021, the Development Act 1993 will cease operation in South Australia as part of a three phase approach.
      • Building reforms
        The PDI Act 2016 introduces improved building controls to deliver a safe, high quality built environment.
      • Revitalising underutilised buildings
        Unlocking investment opportunities for owners and investors in Adelaide City.
      • 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
      • 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 new planning system introduces schemes to help manage accreditation, infrastructure and regional planning.
      • Accredited professionals scheme
        A new 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.
      • See all in Schemes
    • 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 new 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.
      • 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.
      • Development plans
        Every urban council area has a development plan of planning controls which is published in SA.GOV.AU.
      • 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.
      • See all in Find a document
    • Accreditation- content expands below this list
      Practitioners operating within the planning and development system need to be accredited to perform certain functions.
      • Accredited Professionals Scheme
        The PDI Act 2016 introduces a new scheme for planning, building and surveying professionals to become accredited.
      • Become an accredited professional
        Any professional can apply to become accredited to make decisions on lodged development applications.
      • Accredited Professionals Register
        Search the register to find a professional accredited in South Australia.
      • Codes of conduct
        Roles, responsibilities and standards of conduct and professionalism for accredited professionals.
      • Audits and complaints
        The assessment of a development can be audited to ensure it has been undertaken in accordance with legislation.
      • 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, sustainbility 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.
      • Standards and Specifications
        The State Planning Commission issues practice directions to specify procedural requirements under the PDI Act 2016.
      • Land management agreements
        Explore the map of all land management agreements that are in force across South Australia.
      • See all in Planning
    • Building- content expands below this list
      Development that involves building work will require building consent in accordance with the Building Rules.
      • Building Code
        The Building Code sets out building rules for building work across Australia and includes state-level variations.
      • Ministerial building standards
        Ministerial building standards are used to assess a building consent and are part of the building rules under the PDI Act.
      • Inspections and compliance
        Inspections ensure that all development is constructed under the relevant approvals, codes and standards.
      • Certificate of Occupancy
        Certificate of Occupancy provides assurance to an owner that their new home or addition is safe and suitable for occupancy at the completion of construction.
      • Notices and newsletter
        New policy initiatives, legislative and technical changes, training events and general information for practitioners.
      • Mapping tools
        These maps should be used in conjunction with the Building Code and assist with technical building issues.
      • See all in Building
    • Learning and toolkits- content expands below this list
      To learn more about using the new planning and development system, use these toolkits or learning material.
      • How to use the ePlanning system
        These videos and guides explain how to complete tasks online using the new ePlanning system.
      • 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.
      • Request a change to the Code
        Use this form to request a change to the Planning and Design Code for urban, rural and outback South Australia.
      • See all in Learning and toolkits
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