Development applications
Lodge a development application
Development applications can be lodged online via the state PlanSA Portal. You will need to create an online account before you can lodge an application.
Lodge a development application
Alternatively, you can download and complete a hard copy application form. Additional fees may apply.
If you would like informal advice about a concept plan before progressing to a formal development application, our staff can assist. To access this service, please complete and submit a concept plan request form.
Required documentation
The information you'll need to provide with your application depends on the nature of your development and its complexity.
PlanSA’s development application checklist is a useful guide to help you gather the information you’ll need to lodge a development application.
Application fees and payments
All development applications incur fees in order for the assessment process to be undertaken by a planning professional.
The fees that will be payable for your application will depend on what you are proposing.
See what development application fees may apply to your development.
Application fees can be paid via the PlanSA Portal or in person at Council’s office.
Pay a development application fee
Tracking and managing your application
After lodging an application, you can track progress towards approval in PlanSA's development application register.
All applications lodged through PlanSA are published in the register, even after the approval process has finished.