Development Information Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most commonly asked development assessment queries:
» FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Sheet (PDF, 72Kb)

General Development Information

Details and information for preparing an application:
» Development Application Fees
» Development Approval (PDF, 86Kb)
» Development - Large Scale - Process and Checklist (PDF, 68Kb)
» Development - Small Scale - Process and Checklist (PDF, 52Kb)
» Garages, Sheds and Other Minor Structures (PDF, 141Kb)
» Site Analysis Requirements (PDF, 187Kb)

Building Assessment

Details regarding building assessment issues:
» Access for People with Disabilities (PDF, 107Kb)

Types of Development

Information guides on specific types of development common in the city:
» Home Activity (PDF, 56Kb)
» Land Division (PDF, 79Kb)
» Land Use (Change of) (PDF, 69Kb)
» Mixed Use Development (PDF, 4Mb)
» Non-Complying Development (PDF, 64Kb)
» Significant Trees (PDF, 73Kb)
» Signage (PDF, 73Kb)
» Works and Structures on Public Land (PDF, 123Kb)

Development Assessment Panel

An outline of the composition and role of Council's Development Assessment Panel:
» Role of the Development Assessment Panel (PDF, 138Kb)

Public Notification

Overview of how the public notification process works:
» Public Notification and Your Role (PDF, 45Kb)

Extending an Approval

» Extending a Development Approval (PDF, 53Kb)

Heritage Buildings

The who, what and where of local heritage listed buildings, and how Council can financially assist in restoration:
» Heritage Activities Requiring Development Approval (PDF, 84Kb)

Contaminated Land

How land contamination is assessed and addressed:
» Land Contamination (PDF, 69Kb)
» Planning SA Advisory Notice - Site Contamination

Noise

General information related to noise:
» Noise Sensitive Development (PDF, 97Kb)
» Noise Generating Development (PDF, 95Kb)
» Sound in the City (PDF, 248Kb)
» Sound Insulation Guidelines (PDF, 376Kb)

Specific information on achieving suitable acoustic insulation:
» Acoustic Terminology (PDF, 146Kb)
» Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 188Kb)
» Gaps and Flanking Paths (PDF, 159Kb)
» Noise Ready Reckoner (PDF, 138Kb)
» Sound Insulation for Windows (PDF, 189Kb)
» Sound Insulation for Glazed Doors and Standard Doors (PDF, 300Kb)
» Sound Insulation for Exterior Walls and Facade Systems (PDF, 291Kb)
» Sound Insulation for Air Conditioners and Other Mechanical Plant (PDF, 137Kb)
» Ventilation (PDF, 194Kb)

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

A general outline of what is meant by energy efficiency:
» Energy Efficiency (PDF, 61Kb)

Specific climate change and energy information from the Department of Transport and Energy Infrastructure:
» Designing an Energy Efficient Home
» Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling
» Green Power

Specific climate change and energy information from the Australian Greenhouse Office:
» Measures for Reducing Energy Use in Flats an Apartments

Green building fact sheets:
» Green Building - Geoexchange (PDF, 237Kb)
» Green Building - Glazing (PDF, 306Kb)
» Green Building - Lighting (PDF, 993Kb)
» Green Building - Rooftop Gardens (PDF, 844Kb)
» Green Building - Solar PV (PDF, 206Kb)
» Green Building - Water (PDF, 168Kb)

Other

» Bicycle Facilities (PDF, 119Kb)
» Car Parking Fund Contribution Scheme (PDF, 363Kb)
» Food Premises (PDF, 90Kb)
» Mural Information Guide (PDF, 242Kb)
» Native Vegetation and Development