The new planning system comes into effect on 31 July for these rural councils with small towns and settlements. It excludes larger regional towns and cities in rural areas.
- Barunga West Council
- Berri Barmera Council
- District Council of Ceduna
- Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
- District Council of Cleve
- District Council of Coober Pedy
- Coorong District Council
- District Council of Elliston
- District Council of Franklin Harbour
- Regional Council of Goyder
- District Council of Grant
- District Council of Karoonda East Murray
- District Council of Kimba
- Kingston District Council
- District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
- District Council of Loxton Waikerie
- District Council of Mount Remarkable
- Naracoorte Lucindale Council
- Northern Areas Council
- District Council of Orroroo Carrieton
- District Council of Peterborough
- District Council of Robe
- Municipal Council of Roxby Downs
- Southern Mallee District Council
- District Council of Streaky Bay
- Tatiara District Council
- The Flinders Ranges Council
- District Council of Tumby Bay
- Wakefield Regional Council
- Wattle Range Council
- Wudinna District Council
- Yorke Peninsula Council
