Development Fact Sheets
Development Fact Sheets
The Adelaide Hills Council will assist with specific information regarding your application. Please take advantage of the information sheets listed here and ready for your downloading.
Documentation required for development affecting State Heritage Places (issued by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources)
Protecting Regulated and Significant Trees (issued by the Department of Planning and Local Government)
Guide for Activities which do not require Council Approval
Guide for Domestic Structures / Check List
Guide for Dwellings and Additions to Dwellings
Guide for Dwellings & Additions to Dwellings / Check List
Guide for Development in the Hills Face Zone
Guide for Home-based Businesses
Guide for Development in the Watershed Primary Production Zone (WPP)
Guide for Keeping Poultry for Domestic Purposes
Guide for Vineyards/Viticulture
Checklist for Above Ground Water Tanks
Checklist for Carports over 60m2
Checklist for Dwelling Additions
Checklist for Garages over 60m2
Checklist for Internal Building Works
Checklist for Private Bushfire Shelters
Checklist for Shade Sails over 60m2
Checklist for Storage/Garden Sheds over 60m2
Checklist for Swimming Pools and Spa Pools
Checklist for Underground Water Tanks
Checklist for Verandahs over 60m2
Information Sheet for Bushfire Services Plan for Building in Bushfire Prone Area
Information Sheet for Permanent Environmental Netting
Information Sheet for Waste Control Systems
Information Sheet for Liquor Licensing
Limited Licence - Application Form
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Mount Torrens State Heritage Area Information Sheet
Information Sheet for Wind Farms in the Adelaide Hills
Information Sheet for Riding of Dirt Bikes or Similar on Rural Properties
The following are general information sheets regarding Planning processes and what Planning is about, as prepared by the Planning Institute of Australia:-
Fact Sheet 01 What is Planning
Fact Sheet 02 Do I Need Approval
Fact Sheet 03 Why do I need approval
Fact Sheet 04 What is a Development Approval
Fact Sheet 05 What do I need to lodge an application
Fact Sheet 06 What else do I need to lodge an application
Fact Sheet 07 Where do I get help preparing my application
Fact Sheet 08 Applications lodged by builders
Fact Sheet 09 What are the types of development
Fact Sheet 10 Can I apply for a Non-Complying development
Fact Sheet 11 How are applications assessed
Fact Sheet 12 What process will my application follow
Fact Sheet 13 What is public notification
Fact Sheet 14 Representations - Objecting to an Application
Fact Sheet 15 What are referrals
Fact Sheet 16 What is the Development Plan
Fact Sheet 17 What is zoning and why are there different requirements in different areas
Fact Sheet 18 How do I get the Development Plan changed
Fact Sheet 19 Costs associated with Development Assessment
Fact Sheet 20 Where can I get plans drawn
Fact Sheet 22 How long will my application take
Fact Sheet 23 What is the process for a Land Division - Urban
Fact Sheet 24 What is the process for a Land Division - Regional
Fact Sheet 25 Glossary - Key terms used in the planning process
Further information regarding the development assessment process and other information sheets can be viewed on the Planning SA web site click here to view them.
