PlanSA has introduced a new planning and development system from 19 March, which will impact everyone in SA who is looking to build or develop land now and into the future.
This is a great opportunity to introduce you to Matt Dineed, the City of Playford Manager of Planning Services, and get his thoughts on the new system and regulations - and to let you know what's in it for you.
Matt got his career start in Urban Planning and says, "Urban Planning plays an important role in so many facets of everyone's life, influencing the way people live, work and play. I wanted to help everyone get the most out of their experiences within their natural and built environment and a career in planning seemed the perfect way to do it."
We asked Matt to step us through the new features of the SA Planning and Development System, which include some of the biggest changes to the planning system in 20 years. "The changes our planning system affect both how you apply for development approvals, and some of the rules that applications will be measured against," Matt says.
Although Playford have been a step ahead with an online development application system, the new PlanSA portal will bring all SA development applications online in a single portal.
The new PlanSA portal is expected to speed up the application process, and applicants will be able to track the progress of their application at any time by signing in to check on it. Matt offers a tip for all applicants, "Get all of your documents together up front. The new system requires you to lodge all of your documentation when you first apply. Any delays with documentation will result in a delay for you being able to build as planned."
