Planning & Building

Adelaide City Council employs qualified and experienced staff to undertake the assessment of applications and provide general advice. You can discuss a proposal before lodging an application by contacting the City Planning team on 8203 7185.
Download the Development Process Flowchart for an overview of the steps involved in gaining approval and undertaking construction.
Following the step by step guide below will allow for the most efficient processing of your application.
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What is Development Approval and when is it required? |
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Preparing your Development Application |
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Lodging your Development Application |
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Assessing your Application |
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Building & Compliance |
