South Australia’s planning and development system changed on 19 March 2021. Find out more at www.plan.sa.gov.au
South Australia’s planning and development system has undergone its biggest reform in over 20 years.
The resulting planning system is underpinned by the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA) (PDI Act) which introduces a raft of new planning tools, including the Planning and design Code and a 24/7 digital ePlanning system.
The new planning and development system affects how development policy is formed and amended, and how development applications are lodged and assessed.
Further information on the new planning system is located on the State Government Planning Portal.
Planning and Design Code
A significant element of the reform involves replacing all 72 South Australian Development Plans with a single state-wide planning rule book, the Planning and Design Code.
Browse the Planning and Design Code
New Planning System
What policies apply to your address
Do I need Development Approval?
How to apply for Planning & Building Approval
For all information visit www.plan.sa.gov.au
Alternatively, for any queries regarding the Code please contact the PlanSA helpline on 1800 752 664.
Any applications lodged at Council Offices, posted, or emailed to Council will incur an additional hard copy lodgement fee of $80.00.