Welcome to the Department of Planning and Local Government

This is the South Australian Government’s Department of Planning and Local Government site for information about the State’s planning and development system and associated services, including building rules.

Please note the Department is in a period of transition to the new Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. .

Acting Chief Executive's Welcome

The Department of Planning and Local Government (DPLG) plays a lead role in the creation and maintenance of strong, sustainable communities and in guiding South Australia’s growth and development.

Through developing The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, strategic plans for the metropolitan area and the regions, our collaboration with key partners, our focus on governance and the provision of advice all results in South Australia having the best planning system in Australia.

Our work contributes to the achievement of the targets in South Australia’s Strategic Plan aimed at growing prosperity, improving wellbeing, attaining sustainability, building communities and expanding opportunity.

John Hanlon - Acting Chief Executive

John Hanlon
Acting Chief Executive