UDIA – 25 September 2015 Today’s agenda why change must happen highlights for the development sector about infrastructure schemes next steps

Why change must happen Planning reform to unlock SA’s potential: infill – more compact and sustainable urban form, more choice, reduced infrastructure costs investment – stimulate the economy, better decisions sooner involvement – engaging – communities early

Why change must happen Too many rules 2,500+ zones Too much paperwork 23,000 pages, 82 plans Too long to update >3 years to rezone Too much is controlled Too much detail Too long to assess up to 70,000 approvals a year >90 per cent full merit- assessed 3-12 month home approvals      

✔ Better plans and rules single menu of zoning rules— planning and design code clear, user-friendly rules – more consistent quicker and easier to change, interpret and apply local variations only within parameters only 3 layers possible (zone, sub-zone, overlay) new capacity for land owner to initiate code changes new head power for proponent-funded code changes Fact Sheet 5 A better, clearer rulebook for everyone

✔ Better approach to public realm new design standards for public realm and infrastructure consistency, no “gold plating” ✔ Better local heritage listing processes tighter information requirements right of appeal on heritage listing expanded rights of notification ✔ Better guidance and assistance practice guidelines (interpretation) consistency, reduced need for legislative change Fact Sheet 5 A better, clearer rulebook for everyone

✔ Better assessment pathways outline consent case management and design review formalised “hybrid” assessment pathways (ability to “quarantine” accepted and deemed-to- satisfy elements from merit assessment) deemed consent (subject to council) Fact Sheet 6 Better processes leading to quicker decisions

✔ Better referral processes only if outside code content no referrals for advice (direction only) ✔ Professional decision-making skills-based assessment panels accredited professionals (inc private certification) ✔ Better review procedures desktop review option (in lieu of hearing) “second opinion” from panel Fact Sheet 6 Better processes leading to quicker decisions

✔ E-planning system single online planning portal information at the touch of a button online applications and tracking ✔ High performing system targets and performance real time monitoring of system Fact Sheet 8 Better information that is digital by default

Intent of schemes: guarantee delivery of growth infrastructure obviate current contractual and separate-rate schemes “pay for what you need” model equitably apportion costs between all who benefit – spatially and temporally prevent “double-dipping” and “gold-plating” flexibility of application About Infrastructure Schemes

Initiating: Minister on own initiative, or on request draft scheme outline –: - nature, scope, location/area - timing, costs, benefits - management and funding (charges) commission and relevant council(s) consulted Minister then forwards to CE About Infrastructure Schemes

Preparing: CE appoints scheme coordinator coordinator then prepares: -scoped and costed proposals -consultation (per engagement charter) -program for staging of works -proposes funding arrangements coordinator reports to the Minister Minister then decides About Infrastructure Schemes

Delivering: coordinator oversees delivery of infrastructure and administers fund empowered to undertake works, enter onto land, acquire land CE has step-in powers to ensure delivery About Infrastructure Schemes

Checks and balances on funding arrangements: proposals must accord with design standards (no “gold plating”) can involve up-front and/or annual charges must be approved by Governor (Cabinet advises) can provide for rebates, works in kind can include government guarantees (Treasurer) can exempt from taxes/rates – no “double dipping” can provide for ESCOSA to determine contributions landowner contributions can be recovered via NRM- style charge on land About Infrastructure Schemes

first bill basic building blocks (now) Government amendments to be drafted aim to pass by end 2015 second bill implementation (2016) leading to a 3-5 year implementation program Fact Sheet 9 The way forward

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