News & Discussion: Adelaide Development Plan Amendment 2012

[Nathan]

I don't think it's about the absolute hight limit, but that up to 30storeys will be allowed in a much larger part of the Adelaide core (particularly along the "boulevards"). Obviously there's "more to come", but from what AdelaideNow has posted so far, it doesn't exclude a 30+ building being built in a more specific area.

[UrbanSG]

That's correct Nathan ... we are talking 30 storeys over a large part of the CBD ... also keep in mind 30 storeys wasn't even the core CBD limit previously, it was lower.

Early days ... wait until we get all details.

Surprised the Advertiser is reporting on the hop with this one, would have thought they would have had briefings prior considering most of the industry knew about these changes in some form or other for the past few months.

[Howie]

PCA just issued a press release

Tuesday 27 March 2012
Audacious zoning reforms will unshackle Adelaide’s CBD

Adelaide’s transformation from sleepy country town to bustling centre of commerce, culture and community
has received a momentous boost with the State Government’s announcement of the broad rezoning of the
Central City.

The Property Council has hailed the Weatherill Government’s reforms as a watershed moment for
Adelaide, saying it will usher in a new era of vibrancy in the City. Property Council of Australia (SA
Division) Executive Director Nathan Paine says the Ministerial Development Plan Amendment for the City
is the most important single step taken to date in the Government’s push to revitalise the City.

“For too long our great state has been held back by naysayers and people who want our CBD to remain
frozen in time as a totem to a long-forgotten world,” Mr Paine says.

“What we have seen today is a realisation that if we want a City that works for all South Australians it must
be unshackled from artificial constructs and allowed to work in the real world.

“What Adelaide needs is simplified planning rules that promote good development. We no longer need
building heights constraining good developments; we don't want or need planning rules that block great
outcomes for the community and economy.

“Adelaide has a legacy of planning rules that have delivered smaller buildings and stifled opportunity. As a
result of what the Government has delivered today we will have a better planned city with better buildings
and better public spaces, and that will make every South Australian proud of their city.”

The Property Council has been pushing for the broad rezoning of the City for more than a decade; the
campaign commenced with the Property Council’s blueprint for the CBD in Adelaide: The Way Forward in
2000, followed by the city-wide redevelopment plan Adelaide 2036: Building on Light’s Vision. The
Property Council will imminently release its follow-up report to Adelaide 2036, called Adelaide: City of
Lights, which will identify the regulatory and legislative reforms needed to turbo-charge the City’s
revitalisation.

Also, the Property Council will tomorrow (Wednesday 28 March) launch a national campaign to engage the
Australian community in an effort to encourage policy makers to think about and plan for our cities more
strategically. Called Make My City Work, this social media campaign has different core messages for each
city; Adelaide’s focus will be on returning the Central City to its former glory as South Australia’s cultural,
economic and entertainment hub.

“These are truly exciting times for Adelaide, but we can’t rest on today’s announcement and expect that
rezoning alone will recharge the City,” Mr Paine says.

“The City’s ceiling has been lifted, but now the property sector needs economic room to move.

“We need to examine opportunities to address legislative and taxation measures that inhibit good
outcomes and we need to institute new ways of funding critical city infrastructure.

“We also need the entire South Australian community to have its say on how the City should work and it
should do for them.

“Make My City Work presents that opportunity, and now is the best possible time to seize it.

“The launch next week of our new reform blueprint with the Premier of South Australia will help maintain
momentum for change, and we look forward to engaging the Government and the community as we strive
to bring our City of Lights to life.”

[Waewick]

it's good, but not really earth shattering good.

I'm be interested if anything comes from the changes in the short term.

[Ben]

Taller buildings up to 30-storeys to be allowed throughout Adelaide CBD

by: Political Reporter Daniel Wills From: AdelaideNow March 27, 2012 1:21PM

BUILDINGS of up to 30 storeys will be allowed in a large portion of the northern CBD in a major planning shake-up announced today by the State Government.

The move has backing from Adelaide City Council and follows the release yesterday of details of a City Design Review Panel.

The Government has also announced changes intended to deliver rapid approvals.

The new regime includes special conditions for large sites, to promote creative use.

Planning Minister John Rau said Adelaide's current planning regime was uncompetitive and stifled investment.

Under the changes, the CBD district around King William St will allow 30 storey buildings.

The Morphett St precinct will allow 15 storeys and parts of Grote St will be allowed 30 storeys.

The only restriction on heights in those areas are the demands of Adelaide Airport safety guidelines.

There will also be higher allowable heights on squares and major boulevards.

Hindley and Gouger streets will be allowed to go up to 15 storeys and Rundle 12 storeys.

The southern portion of O'Connell St will be allowed to reach three storeys.

To prevent assessment duplication, projects valued over $10 million will no longer be assessed by the council.

The changes will be released for extensive public consultation and do not require legislation.

Premier Jay Weatherill said it showed what could be delivered through consultation.

"South Australians are justifiably proud of Adelaide's reputation as a beautiful city but want it to become more vibrant, while retaining its character and charm," he said.

The changes also include an increase in the forecast CBD population by 2040 from 47,000 to 55,000 people.

[Howie]

Full AdelaideNow article.

Adelaide Now
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 6311364109


BUILDINGS of up to 30 storeys will be allowed in a large portion of the northern CBD in a major planning shake-up announced today by the State Government.

The move has backing from Adelaide City Council and follows the release yesterday of details of a City Design Review Panel.

The Government has also announced changes intended to deliver rapid approvals.

The new regime includes special conditions for large sites, to promote creative use.

Planning Minister John Rau said Adelaide's current planning regime was uncompetitive and stifled investment.

Under the changes, the CBD district around King William St will allow 30 storey buildings.

The Morphett St precinct will allow 15 storeys and parts of Grote St will be allowed 30 storeys.

The only restriction on heights in those areas are the demands of Adelaide Airport safety guidelines.

There will also be higher allowable heights on squares and major boulevards.

Hindley and Gouger streets will be allowed to go up to 15 storeys and Rundle 12 storeys.

The southern portion of O'Connell St will be allowed to reach three storeys.

To prevent assessment duplication, projects valued over $10 million will no longer be assessed by the council.

The changes will be released for extensive public consultation and do not require legislation.

Premier Jay Weatherill said it showed what could be delivered through consultation.

"South Australians are justifiably proud of Adelaide's reputation as a beautiful city but want it to become more vibrant, while retaining its character and charm," he said.

The changes also include an increase in the forecast CBD population by 2040 from 47,000 to 55,000 people.

Should note, initially it was widely anticipated that the state government would be announcing unlimited height in the core. Though given CASA's position on the matter, they probably issued a protracted announcement on the matter. Still a huge win for South Australians.. still more to come in the days ahead.

[Waewick]

there does appear to be some commonsense in there is which is at least promising!

[UrbanSG]

The changes are huge! I don't think people realise how much this will change the CBD.

A key part of the article:

'The only restriction on heights in those areas are the demands of Adelaide Airport safety guidelines.'

I understand some parts of the CBD actually have unlimited heights under the new planning rules with the Airport requirements being the only issue.

This DPA goes onto public notification but at the same time, from Thursday this week, the new height limits will be in place whilst the DPA is on public notification for months.

Watch all the developers lodge new DA's from then, so they can at least lock in higher developments on their land and increase land value.

[Howie]

UrbanSG is correct... unlimited (CASA permitting). Here are the changes for Central Business Areas.

Central Business Area

King William Street (currently 11-29 stories)- Airport Heights in in the Central Business area and 15 for the rest.
Morphett Street (currently 3-15 stories)- 3-15 Storeys
Pulteney Street (currently 4-15 stories)- Airport Heights in the Central Business area and 15 for the rest.
Grote/Wakefield Street (currently 4-20 stories)- Airport Heights in Central Business area and 15 for the rest.
Currie/Grenfell Street (currently 6-29 stories)- Airport Heights in Central Business area and 15 for the rest.
Franklin/Flinders Street (currently 7-20 stories)- Airport Heights in Central Business area and 15 for the rest.



I'll post more as I continue to learn about them.

[Waewick]

I received the attached media release

I assume it is now public information so it may (or may not) make interesting reading.

[Howie]

Main Streets

Rundle Mall (Currently 6 storeys) -> Airport Heights, 6 storeys on the Mall.
Rundle Street (Currently 4-6 storeys) -> 6-12 Storeys
Hindley Street (Currently 3-8 storeys) -> 6-15 Storeys
Gouger Street (Currently 5-8 storeys) -> 6-15 Storeys
Sturt/Halifax Street (Currently 4-5 storeys) -> 6 + catalyst sites
O'Connell Street (Currently 3 storeys) -> 6 storeys (south of tynte street) + catalyst sites.

*catalyst sites are allowed to exceed height limits.

[Howie]

City Edges

South Terrace (currently 6-7 storeys) -> 10 storeys
North Terrace (currently 6-20 storeys) -> Airport heights in business area and 15 for the rest
West Terrace (currently 5-8 storeys) -> 8-15 storeys
Hindmarsh Square (currently 12 storeys) -> Airport heights
Light Square (currently 12 storeys) -> 15 storeys
Hurtle/Whitmore Square (currently 4 storeys) -> 8 storeys

[Howie]

Read between the lines.. Airport Height = height is up for negotiation. If CASA does not have a problem with the location, that would mean unlimited height.

[cruel_world00]

Read between the lines.. Airport Height = height is up for negotiation. If CASA does not have a problem with the location, that would mean unlimited height.

UNLIMITED HEIGHT!


Adelaide = the new Dubai?

[UrbanSG]

Where is the Advertiser getting the 30 storey height limit from?

The media release refers to Airport Heights for a lot of areas of the CBD? Maybe they're basing it on Westpac's existing height and the Airport not wanting over that height?

I thought the Airport limits were actually higher east of Westpac? I suppose it will all depend on CASA.