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Latest News Items:
Development Regulations 2008 take effect from 1 September 29 August 2008
From 1 September 2008 the Development Regulations 2008 will supersede the Development Regulations 1993. Read More about Development Regulations 2008 take effect from 1 September
Pool safety before homes can be sold 20 August 2008
The State Government is acting to ensure all homes with pools have up-to-date child-safety barriers installed before the home can be sold. Read More about Pool safety before homes can be sold
Stormwater integral to approved Cheltenham rezoning 15 August 2008
The Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, has approved the rezoning of the Cheltenham Park Racecourse, with stormwater retention and management a key feature of plans for the 49-hectare site. Read More about Stormwater integral to approved Cheltenham rezoning
Consultation on Boston Island rezoning 11 August 2008
A Ministerial Development Plan Amendment (DPA) proposing to rezone Boston Island, near Port Lincoln, to allow a residential, marina and tourism development will be released for two months of public consultation on Thursday 21 August. Read More about Consultation on Boston Island rezoning
Rezoning process for new hospital 8 August 2008
The Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, said today the State Government has initiated a planning process that will allow the rail yards site to be rezoned for the Marjorie Jackson Nelson Hospital. Read More about Rezoning process for new hospital
Buckland Park application revised 18 July 2008
The major development declaration for the Buckland Park project has been revised after a request from the developer. Read More about Buckland Park application revised
DAC to assess City projects over $10 million 14 July 2008
Infrastructure Minister Patrick Conlon today announced any application for a development project within the Adelaide City Council area that exceeds $10 million will now be assessed by the independent Development Assessment Commission. Read More about DAC to assess City projects over $10 million
Gawler East rezoning to provide new homes 10 July 2008
The State Government is to rezone land at Gawler East to allow the construction of new housing to meet the growing demand in Adelaide’s fast developing north. Read More about Gawler East rezoning to provide new homes
Task Force on caravan park zoning 1 July 2008
A working group has been set up to help further update planning policy for South Australia’s caravan, tourist and residential parks. Read More about Task Force on caravan park zoning
Employment Lands Forum established 16 June 2008
A new body has been created to monitor and oversee the supply of employment land in Adelaide and near country areas. Read More about Employment Lands Forum established
Creating Australia's best planning system 10 June 2008
Deputy Premier Kevin Foley announced today that the State Government is to embark on an ambitious reform program to give South Australia the most efficient and modern planning system in Australia. Read More about Creating Australia's best planning system
Proposed desalination plant to be assessed as major development 17 April 2008
Premier Mike Rann says the new 50-gigalitre desalination plant planned for Port Stanvac has today been declared a Major Project under the Development Act which means it will be subjected to the toughest environmental scrutiny. Read More about Proposed desalination plant to be assessed as major development
Development Report released for AAMI Stadium Lights proposal 9 April 2008
A Development Report (DR) detailing the proposed upgrade of the AAMI Stadium Lights has been released today for three weeks of public and agency comment. Read More about Development Report released for AAMI Stadium Lights proposal
New Retail Database available 8 April 2008
Planning SA has released an updated Retail Database to guide retail policy and industry decision-making. Read More about New Retail Database available
Greater Mount Gambier Master Plan adopted 28 February 2008
The State Government has today finalised and formally adopted a new Greater Mount Gambier Master Plan to guide the future growth and development of Mount Gambier. Read More about Greater Mount Gambier Master Plan adopted
