The information brochures listed below have been developed in response to commonly asked questions related to various aspects of planning and building controls, the Development Application process, and development related matters generally. Council's Development Application Form and Fee Schedule are also included in the list below.

The brochures and the Development Application Form can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate item.
Hard copies can also be obtained from Council's Administration Offices at 245 Sturt Road, Sturt , or by phoning our Customer Service Centre on 8375 6685 during normal business hours.

If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you can download it here by clicking on the icon below.


Please note that the information contained on (or linked to) this page is a guide only. It is not a substitute for reading the relevant provisions of the Development Act and Regulations or the Development Plan. Policy and/or legislation explained here may have changed since this page was prepared.

Infomation Brochures available for download
The Development Application Form & Fee Schedule - Please download the Electricity Act Declaration Form as well	Residential Developments (more than one dwelling)
Electricity Act Declaration Form	Land Division
The Development Application Process	Significant Trees
Information to be submitted with a Development Application	Running a business from home (Home Activities and Home Businesses)
Public Notification	Driveways
Non-Complying Development	Heritage
Minor Domestic Structures	Advertising Signs
Retaining Walls - Who Pays?	Demolition
Swimming Pools and Spas	Parking of Trucks and Caravans
Dependant Accommodation (Granny Flats)	Energy Efficiency
Residential Zones - What can I do?	Adaptable Housing
New Homes and Additions	Availability of Development Documents
Stormwater Detention

Other Useful Links

Other useful information relevant to planning and building can also be found on the following websites:

Planning SA
http://www.planning.sa.gov.au

Marion (City) Development Plan
http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/edp/pdf/MAR.PDF

Development Act and Regulations 1993
http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/dev_ legislation/index.html

Environment Protection Authority
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/epa/

Heritage SA
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/

Transport SA
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au

For further information please contact the Development Services Division on (08) 8375 6685 or by email council@marion.sa.gov.au