Planning Assessment

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Planning Consent involves the assessment of a proposal against the provisions of the Development Plan for the council area covered or, after 19 March 2021, the Planning and Design Code. The purpose of this process is to ensure development that:

  • Results in the appropriate use of the land within a particular location (zone or precinct);
  • Enhances and is in keeping with the environmental and visual qualities of the area;
  • Is compatible with the orderly and proper planning of the area and with surrounding development; and
  • Respects the living and working conditions of nearby residents and businesses.

In the City of Burnside, planning assessment is undertaken against the provisions of the Planning and Design Code established under the South Australian Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Regulations 2017. The following links will assist you understanding the South Australian Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Regulations and the Planning and Design Code:

For further information on any of the following, please call the Development Services Department on (08) 8366 4200 during business hours.

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