Plan SA

📣We want your feedback on updating South Australia’s flood hazard mapping and planning rules.

The changes aim to guide how development should address flood risk and be designed to keep people and property safe from floods, focussing on:
✅more consistent and updated hazard mapping
✅improved planning rules
✅faster process for future mapping updates.

Visit the YourSAy website to learn more and share your feedback by 13 August: https://loom.ly/Rl5B6-8

Don’t miss your chance to have your say on new engineering requirements for land division by this Thursday, 21 May!

The draft engineering design standard specifies requirements for:
👉 road and pavement design
👉 stormwater design
👉 stormwater quality
👉 earthworks
👉 service infrastructure
👉 street landscaping, including trees.

Changes to the general planning regulations and mandatory conditions are also proposed.

These changes aim to streamline assessment processes and enable more homes to be built faster across South Australia’s growth areas.

Visit YourSAy for more information: https://loom.ly/l-2Rr1M

Since launching in March 2021, PlanSA has transformed planning and development in South Australia. Our digital platform empowers the community, businesses, and government to achieve smarter, faster, and more transparent outcomes.

Over five years, we've facilitated more than 190,000 applications and 180,000 approvals, enabling $90 billion in development that is shaping stronger neighbourhoods and supporting local jobs. Every number represents real homes, businesses, and vibrant communities. With more than 1,300 enhancements so far, we are committed to delivering better experiences for everyone.

Here's to our shared success and the bright future ahead.

If you want the latest updates, guidance and resources from across South Australia’s building sector, read the latest edition of ‘The Building Standard’ newsletter - available here 👉 https://loom.ly/8bcS0iQ

In this April edition, you’ll find:
✅ regulatory and standards updates
✅ practical information for building professionals
✅ links to useful tools and resources

Whether you’re a builder, certifier, designer, or work in any part of the building industry, The Building Standard newsletter is your go-to for staying informed.

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The Seaton Code Amendment has now been finalised! The amendment rezones approximately 39 hectares of land in Seaton, unlocking opportunities for diverse, medium-to-high density housing.

The rezoning supports delivering about 1,450 new homes in line with Renewal SA’s urban renewal project and:
✔️ enables a variety of housing types, including townhouses and apartments
✔️ allows for taller buildings, increasing the density in a well-connected area.

For more information, visit PlanSA: https://loom.ly/2e34ucw

The Smithfield Regeneration Code Amendment has now been finalised! The amendment rezones land to deliver more homes in this prime location between the existing railway line and shopping centre.

The code amendment includes:
📍 the former Smithfield barracks
📍 the Smithfield and Broadmeadows train stations
📍 Munno Para Shopping City complex
📍 existing residential areas located to the north and south
📍 several nearby reserves, gardens and ovals.

The 33.5-hectare barracks site alone is expected to provide between 1,500 and 3,000 new homes.

For more information visit PlanSA: https://loom.ly/vECNX2I

Have your say on the final draft engineering design standard for land division, which aims to streamline assessment processes and enable more homes to be built faster across South Australia’s growth areas.

The draft engineering design standard specifies requirements for:
✔️ road and pavement design
✔️ stormwater design
✔️ stormwater quality
✔️ earthworks
✔️ service infrastructure
✔️ street landscaping, including trees.

This is the second stage of consultation, following a comprehensive review of the initial draft engineering design standard, technical manual and standard drawings released for consultation in May 2025.

Supporting amendments to the planning general regulations and mandatory conditions are also proposed.

Visit YourSAy South Australia for more information and to share your feedback by 21 May 2026: yoursay.sa.gov.au/engineering-design-standard-stage-2

Join us to find out more about the proposal to raise maximum and minimum building heights across Southwark Grounds to maximise its potential as a thriving new residential and mixed-use community close to the city.

Drop‑in information session
Monday, 2 February
Torrensville Bowling Club, 2 Dennis Mutton Drive, Thebarton
5:00pm – 6:30pm

Online information session
Tuesday, 3 February
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Find out more and register at: yoursay.sa.gov.au/southwark-grounds