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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 the following seven regional areas of the state in addition to the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide:
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 directions also help the 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 Department of Planning and Local Government in collaboration with councils, other state government departments, regional development and natural resources management bodies, and in consultation with the public.
Councils must review and amend their development plans to ensure they are consistent with the plan for their region. The state government is also required to review and update the region plans at least once every five years from the date of publication.
Structure plans for major regional centres, including Mount Gambier, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla are subsequently developed to complement region plans. See also Aboriginal community structure plans.
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More information about each of the regional plans
Eyre and Western region plan
The plan 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.
The public consultation for this plan has now closed.
Far North region plan
The plan 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, that are administered by the Outback Communities Authority.
The plan was published in July 2010.
Kangaroo Island plan
The plan covers one council area – the Kangaroo Island Council.
The plan was published in January 2011.
Limestone Coast region plan
The plan 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.
The plan was published in August 2011.
Mid North region plan
The plan 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 plan was published in May 2011.
The Mid North region plan and the Yorke Peninsula regional land use framework will be combined in one volume in late 2011.
Murray and Mallee region plan
The plan 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.
The plan was published in January 2011.
Yorke Peninsula regional land use framework
The framework 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 framework was published in December 2007.
The Yorke Peninsula regional land use framework and the Mid North region plan will be combined in one volume in 2011.
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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.