On this page you will find information about:
The plans for regional areas of the state Providing direction for land use and development
More information about each of the regional plans The plans for regional areas of the state
The South Australian Planning Strategy includes plans for seven regional areas of the state, in addition to The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide:
The planning strategy also includes plans for major regional centres. Three regional centre plans are currently available:
See also Aboriginal community structure plans.
For an alternative version of these documents see Planning contacts.
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Providing direction for land use and development
The region plans contain the State Government’s directions on land use and development, including policies related to:
- population growth and demographic changes
- supply of land for housing and employment
- preservation of agricultural lands
- water and energy efficiency
- preservation of biodiversity and the natural environment
- protection of the heritage and character of regional communities.
The policies help state and local government agencies plan and coordinate the provision of services and infrastructure such as:
- transport
- health
- schools
- aged care and community facilities.
The region plans are developed by the State Government in collaboration with councils and regional development and natural resources management bodies, and in consultation with the public.
The State Government is required to:
- prepare an annual report card on all the plans in the planning strategy
- review and update all the plans at least once every five years from the date of publication.
Councils must review and amend their development plans to ensure they are consistent with the plan for their region.
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More information about each of the regional plans
Eyre and Western region plan
The plan was finalised and gazetted on 26 April 2012 following consultations in 2011. It covers eleven council areas:
- City of Port Lincoln
- City of Whyalla
- District Council of Ceduna
- District Council of Cleve
- District Council of Elliston
- District Council of Franklin Harbour
- District Council of Kimba
- District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
- District Council of Streaky Bay
- District Council of Tumby Bay
- Wudinna District Council.
Far North region plan
The plan was published in July 2010 and covers four council areas:
- Port Augusta City Council
- District Council of Coober Pedy
- Flinders Ranges Council
- Roxby Downs Council.
It also covers the region’s unincorporated (out of council) areas, which are administered by the Outback Communities Authority.
Kangaroo Island plan
The plan was published in January 2011 and covers one council area – the Kangaroo Island Council.
Limestone Coast region plan
The plan was published in August 2011 and covers seven council areas:
- Tatiara District Council
- Kingston District Council
- Naracoorte Lucindale Council
- District Council of Robe
- Wattle Range Council
- City of Mount Gambier
- District Council of Grant.
Mid North region plan
The plan was published in May 2011 and covers seven council areas:
- Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
- District Council of Mount Remarkable
- District Council of Orroroo Carrieton
- District Council of Peterborough
- Northern Areas Council
- Port Pirie Regional Council
- Regional Council of Goyder.
The Mid North region plan will be combined with the Yorke Peninsula regional land use framework to form in one volume in 2012.
Yorke Peninsula regional land use framework
The framework was published in December 2007 and covers the Yorke Peninsula and Wakefield Plains, which encompass four council areas:
- District Council of Barunga West
- District Council of Yorke Peninsula
- District Council of the Copper Coast
- Wakefield Regional Council.
The Yorke Peninsula regional land use framework will be combined with the Mid North region plan to form one volume in 2012.
Murray and Mallee region plan
The plan was published in January 2011 and covers eight council areas:
- Renmark Paringa Council
- District Council of Loxton Waikerie
- Berri Barmera Council
- Mid Murray Council
- Rural City of Murray Bridge
- District Council of Karoonda East Murray
- Southern Mallee District Council
- Coorong District Council.
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More information
On this site The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
Planning strategy Annual Report Card
About the planning strategy for South Australia
Aboriginal community structure plansDownloads
Limestone Coast region plan media release (PDF 106KB)
Far North region plan media release (PDF 73KB)
Kangaroo Island region plan media release (PDF 83KB)
Murray and Mallee region plan media release (PDF 113KB)
For an alternative version of these documents see Planning contacts.