Update

On Thursday 29 January, the Minister for Planning declared that the changes proposed in the Southwark Grounds Code Amendment can come into effect on an interim basis – a process known as ‘early commencement’.

The early commencement process is used when the Minister considers that the changes need to be applied immediately, on an interim basis, to counter undesirable development applications ahead of the outcome of the Code Amendment.

In the case of the Southwark Grounds Code Amendment, early commencement will ensure that the potential for Southwark Grounds to deliver critically needed housing is protected and maximised.

The Government recognises the importance of the Southwark Grounds development site in the context of the current housing crisis in South Australia.

The public consultation process will not be impeded by the early commencement. Following the public consultation period and after the consideration of all feedback received, the Southwark Grounds Code Amendment may be further altered by the Minister when making a final decision on the proposed changes.