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September 2021
Message from the Chair of the State Planning Commission
Welcome to the September edition of Planning Ahead.
I would like to introduce and congratulate David Altmann on his appointment as an Ordinary Member to the State Commission Assessment Panel.
David's extensive experience in regional planning and local government matters, which include his knowledge on the implementation of the Planning and Design Code, will complement the knowledge of the existing Panel members.
The 2020-21 Report Card on the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide - 2017 Update has been released by the Commission. The Report Card provides an overview of the progress made on six high level strategic targets that reinforce the State's commitment to deliver a more compact urban form and manage growth within the existing urban footprint.
As part of the 30-Year Plan update, and to help improve reporting and provide a more comprehensive assessment of the targets, a review of all the six high level targets will commence in 2022.
The Commission recently visited Port Adelaide to see first-hand the urban renewal taking place. Fletchers Slip and Dock One are two key developments that continues to shape Port Adelaide. Resulting from land released by Renewal SA, both are underpinned by comprehensive master plans, providing new commercial and residential offerings – each appealing to a broad cross section of the market. Both collectively provide a range of housing types appealing to first home owners, through to families and down-sizers.
We spoke with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield CEO Mark Withers about the role of Council and some of the investments being undertaken to ensure Port Adelaide continues to develop as a flourishing community. Notably, Council has been active in coordinating infrastructure and place-making, resulting in Port Adelaide becoming an increasingly attractive, well-connected friendly community; and ultimately, a more active, economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable area.
Regards
Helen Dyer
Chair, State Planning Commission
Message from the Executive Director
We continue to work closely with our key stakeholders and system end-users to refine the functions, features and usability of the planning system. To date, we have made 139 enhancements, which reflect the invaluable input from our customers and the hard work of our team in transforming these ideas to deliver consistent system improvements.
Last month, we released an improved Public Notification system for development applications. In addition to providing a one-stop state-wide digital resource for all notified development applications, it provides South Australians an opportunity to influence outcomes on development that can impact them or the community and environment.
The redesigned end-to-end solution facilitates a uniform process for applicants to view timeframes on applications, interact with and respond to representations, and makes it easier for submitters to lodge representations on a proposed development. This is an excellent outcome from our collaborative efforts and shows how our new governance arrangements are working well.
During August, the planning system received over 4500 development application submissions, with over 3000 development applications granted/approved – generating an estimated $1.16 billion in development costs. From next month we will be providing monthly analytics on the performance of the system on the PlanSA portal.
Policy refinements to the Planning and Design Code are ongoing, with 18 amendments now being approved for initiation. A few amendments have recently commenced public consultation including Port Bonython and Local Design Review, with both being undertaken by the Chief Executive of the Attorney-General’s Department. Later this week Mount Compass Golf Course Estate will also go on consultation.
As consultation approaches are different for each Code Amendment, I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to learn more about how to have your say on these amendments. It is important that community members have accurate information about the code amendment process and how and when to get involved in particular amendments.
Going forward, more information will be provided about the code amendment process, including consultation details for newly initiated code amendments. This builds on the changes to the PlanSA portal last month that allow anyone to track code amendments across the State, according to location.
Sally Smith
Executive Director, Planning and Land Use Services
Code Amendments overview
Amendments to the Planning and Design Code (the Code) is an important legislative process to ensure policy within the Code is current, appropriate and is in the best interests of our State. It is essential that the Code continues to guide future development in alignment with state-wide economic growth, underpinned by enhanced liveability.
Here is a quick overview of Code Amendments initiated by the Attorney-General's Department that have commenced or are set to commence public consultation shortly:
- Port Bonython Code Amendment - 6 September 2021
- Mount Compass Golf Course Estate Code Amendment - 10 September 2021
- Riverbank Precinct Code Amendment - 15 September 2021
A number of proponent-led Code Amendments are also currently on consultation. All Code Amendments must go on public consultation before a decision is made as required by the Community Engagement Charter.
View the full list of Code Amendments and learn how to have your say.
PlanSA: Improved Public Notification to streamline the consultation process
As part of our commitment to continually improve the planning system, a new redesigned Public Notification system was released on 27 August 2021.
The redesign of the end-to-end solution was in response to insightful and valuable feedback received from working in close collaboration with the system's end-users and key stakeholders and will deliver a range of benefits to councils, applicants and the community where they are notified of development.
Learn more about the new Public Notification solution.
Proposed Linear Park (Grange to Tennyson)
Consultation is currently open on a proposed Linear Park between Grange and Tennyson.
The Attorney-General’s Department, on behalf of the Minister for Planning and Local Government, is inviting people to have their say about the proposal, which incorporates a potential shared-use path.
The proposed Linear Park would run from the southern edge of the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve to Terminus Street, Grange.
In addition, the proposed path would include sections of elevated boardwalk to protect the local dune vegetation and habitat. It aims to improve community access and enjoyment of the coastline for all users and encourage active lifestyles.
The proposal has the potential to complement the recently established Linear Park running from Semaphore Park to West Lakes Shore.
Feedback can be provided online or by writing to: Linear Park Project Team, GPO Box 1533 Adelaide SA 5000 until 5:00 pm, Friday 17 September 2021.
For more information, visit the PlanSA portal, call 1300 060 456 or email the project team.
Whalers Way EIS: Consultation closes on 16 September 2021
Public consultation on the Environment Impact Statement (EIS) on Southern Launch’s proposed rocket launch facility at Whalers Way is open until Thursday, 16 September 2021.
As part of the consultation process, two information sessions were held on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 at the Port Lincoln Hotel. AGD-PLUS and Southern Launch presented to over 160 attendees across both sessions, outlining the project and the assessment process for the major development, and addressed questions from the attendees.
Following close of consultation, all submissions will be made available on the PlanSA portal and will be addressed in Southern Launch’s Response Document (which will also be released later this year).
PlanSA: trending topics and resources
The ePlanning system is keeping our PlanSA Service Desk busy fielding calls and providing helpful resources. Here are this month’s top 3 trending topics.
- Where to find system enhancement updates:
All system updates can be found on our Release notes page.
- How to submit a building notification
- How to place an application on hold
New appointment to the State Commission Assessment Panel
The State Planning Commission (the Commission) has appointed David Altmann as an Ordinary Member to the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) for the period 1 September 2021 to 31 May 2023.
David Altmann’s appointment follows the Commission’s public call for SCAP applicants via an expression of interest process in April this year.
David brings over 30 years’ of extensive planning experience in both public and private sectors. In addition to advising many councils on the implementation of the Planning and Design Code, David has worked extensively across regional councils and brings a thorough understanding of regional planning issues and knowledge to the SCAP.
Applying the MBS 010 – Construction requirements for the control of external sound
The impact of environmental noise in urban areas has been recognised by the World Health Organisation to have adverse health implications, which include hearing impairment and impacts on quality of life such as mental health and wellbeing.
The Ministerial Building Standard MBS 010 - Construction requirements for the control of external sound addresses this issue and contains provisions for reducing the intrusion of unacceptable sound levels into habitable rooms of residential buildings. This includes noise exposure from sources such as roads, railway and tram lines, mixed land use, and aircraft noise.
A Guide to the MBS 010 is now available – with step-by-step instructions for each sound source – to assist with determining whether a dwelling will require noise attenuation and to what degree. The Guide also includes frequently asked questions and looks at key concepts, Performance Solutions, and the impact of siting and location.
For further information contact the Building Policy and Programs teams at DIT.BuildingPolicy@sa.gov.au.
An update on the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
The State Planning Commission has released the 2020-21 Report Card on the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide – 2017 Update (the Plan) – to assist in monitoring the Plan's implementation and report on its progress in managing growth, and delivering a more compact urban form.
The Report Card provides an overview of the progress made against the six high level strategic targets, which serve as a key tool in establishing whether the policies and actions outlined in the Plan have been effective in delivering the new urban form. The updates on each target were reviewed and measured in 2020 against the 2015 baseline values set in the Plan.
The report identifies that three of the six strategic targets are considered to be on track for delivery by 2045 and will continue to be monitored, with the measures for the three remaining targets requiring review.
Learn more about the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.
Developer obligations to ensure modern telecommunications in new Developments
People moving into new properties expect ready access to modern telecommunications, including broadband and voice services. The latest Telecommunications in new developments (TIND) issued on 1 September 2020, reflects the new statutory infrastructure provider (SIP) laws and gives NBN Co greater flexibility in servicing new developments.
If you are a property developer, you have important obligations to ensure your development has modern telecommunication infrastructure for property buyers and occupants. Commonwealth telecommunication rules may apply when lodging a development application.
