Consultation on the Local Design Review Code Amendment is now open

The proposed Local Design Review Code Amendment (the Amendment) seeks to amend the Planning and Design Code to give effect to the Local Design Review Scheme (the Scheme).

The Scheme was established by the Minister for Planning and Local Government under section 121 of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and came into effect on 1 July 2021. The Scheme provides a consistent state-wide approach for councils to establish their own design panels and provide Design Review for locally assessed development proposals.

The proposed Amendment would enable a council to specify certain classes of development to be eligible for Local Design Review in their area. This process would occur when that council registers to participate in the Scheme. Proponents of the eligible classes of development will then be able to apply to that council to participate in Local Design Review and seek design advice on their development proposal.

The proposed Amendment was informed through pre-engagement workshops with local government staff and industry representatives, and the extensive engagement undertaken to develop the Scheme. ODASA would like to thank all participants for their contributions to date.

To learn more and have your say on the proposed Amendment, please visit the Code Amendment page or the YourSAy website.

All submissions will be considered by the State Planning Commission to determine if the proposed Amendment is suitable for adoption, or if changes should be made. Each submission will published on the PlanSA Portal after this consultation closes and be summarised in an Engagement Report.

Consultation closes Monday 27 September 2021.

If you would like to speak with someone about the Local Design Review Code Amendment please contact ODASA on 8402 1884 during business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekdays).

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