Planning and Design Code: Environment and Natural Resources

Consultation Process

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Below is a record of what appeared on YourSAy during the open consultation process from 6 August 2018 to 3 December 2018.

We want your feedback on rules for protecting our environment and natural resources under the new Planning and Design Code.

This engagement forms part of a new planning and development system for South Australia.

What is being decided?

We want to hear your views on what you believe are the key issues and opportunities in planning policy which relates to our natural resources and environment.

The Natural Resources and Environment Policy Discussion Paper outlines the key issues our state is facing in managing resources like land and water as well as planning for climate change. It looks at how critical environmental issues will affect or be affected by planning policy in the state’s new planning system.

You can join the conversation about our State’s natural resources and environment by reading the policy discussion paper and background paper, or you can opt to read an overview of these two documents in the discussion paper summary.

Watch the video in the South Australia's New Planning System tab to find out more about the core elements of the planning system.

Get Involved

Read the Natural Resources and Environment Policy Background Paper, Discussion Paper or the Summary and provide your feedback by:

• Joining the online discussion
• Completing the online survey
• Taking part in a poll to let us know what do you think are the most important planning policies for South Australia
• Attending a policy discussion drop-in session:
  • 7 August 2018
  • 14 September 2018
  • 5 October 2018

In addition to the above online discussion, survey and event, you can also lodge a written submission on the Integrated Movement Systems and Transport Discussion Paper and send this to:

Alison Collins, Project Lead, Natural Resources and Environment Discussion Paper
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Level 5, 50 Flinders Street, Adelaide 5000
GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001

Email: DPTI.PlanningEngagement@sa.gov.au

Please note all submissions will be made publicly available on the SA Planning Portal following the close of the consultation.

How can your input influence the decision?

Your input will help inform the Planning and Design Code around natural resources and environment.

How will your input be used?

A report based on feedback received on the Natural Resources and Environment Policy Discussion Paper will be circulated to all engagement participants early next year following the close of consultation in December 2018.

The report will also be published on the SA Planning Portal.

Contact details

For general in enquiries, please email us at DPTI.PlanningEngagement@sa.gov.au or call us on 1800 752 664 during business hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Closing date: Monday 3 December 2018

Background

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South Australia is undergoing the biggest modernisation of its planning system in 20 years. New legislation is being introduced in stages to provide a more efficient, responsive and effective planning system for all South Australians.

The Planning and Design Code is a key reform element in our new planning system. This paper discusses the ways in which the Code can respond to contemporary land use policy challenges and opportunities associated with our natural resources and environment.

The Natural Resources and Environment Discussion Paper is one of four policy discussion papers that will help inform the development of South Australia’s new planning system with regard to our unique environments, ecosystems and resources. It focuses on the fundamental benefits that our natural resources and environment provide to our health and economy, and identifies six key policy themes:

• Sustainable and Liveable Urban Environments
• Water Security and Quality
• Biodiversity
• Coastal environments
• Natural Hazards
• Environment Protection and Public Health

Your views on these key themes and the recommendations contained in the discussion paper will contribute to planning policies that protect our environment for the future and a successful new planning system for South Australia.

Watch the video in the South Australia's New Planning System tab to find out more about the core elements of the planning system.

For further information visit the SA Planning Portal.