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

3. 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

4. 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      

5. ✔ 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

6. ✔ 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

7. ✔ 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

8. ✔ 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

9. ✔ 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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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