Housing Diversity DPA

The DPA was submitted to the Minister for Planning on 22 December 2017.

The Minister approved part of the DPA (Part 1) on 1 August 2019. Part 1 has now been consolidated (included) into council’s development plan.

Part 2 requires further consideration and re-notification to the public in the vicinity of those areas affected by Part 2.

Due to the significant changes to be brought about by the impending Planning and Design Code Council has decided not to proceed further with Part 2 of the DPA at this time

Part 1 of the DPA (now included in council’s development plan) included the introduction of and/or amendments to the following Zones and Policy Areas:

Marion Plains Policy Area

(Glandore, South Plympton, Glengowrie, Morphettville, Park Holme, Ascot Park, Warradale, Oaklands Park, Marion, Clovelly Park, Dover Gardens, Seacombe Gardens and Sturt)

Residential Character Policy Area

(Glandore, Edwardstown, Plympton Park and Glengowrie)

Local and Neighbourhood Centre Zones

(Located in most suburbs)

Suburban Activity Node Zone

(Sturt, Seacombe Gardens, Dover Gardens, Warradale, Oaklands Park and Marion)

Foothills and Seaside Policy Area

(Hallett Cove)

You may view the current Marion Council Development Plan by visiting the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure website.

Development Plan

Future Part 2 of the DPA is to include the introduction of and/or amendments to the following Zones and Policy Areas:

Foothills and Seaside Policy Area

(Darlington, Seacombe Heights, Seaview Downs, Seacliff Park and Marino)

Escarpment Policy Area

(Darlington, Seacombe Heights, Seaview Downs, Seacliff Park and Marino)

Urban Corridor

(Mitchell Park, Marion, Park Holme, Ascot Park, Plympton Park and South Plympton)

Contact us

• Phone: 8375 6600

Development Plan Page

• Following consideration of community feedback, Council resolved to make a number of amendments to the DPA at its meeting on 7 December 2017 and can we viewed here:

The Summary of Consultation and Proposed Amendments (SCPA) document, which includes a response to all written and verbal submissions can be viewed here:

• The public consultation period occurred between 19 September – 14 November 2017. Almost 300 submissions were received from the public and government agencies. Written submissions can be viewed here:

• The public hearing occurred on Monday 20 November where 27 people addressed the Urban Planning Committee.
• An Elected Members Forum was held on Tuesday 21 November where a number of changes to the DPA were suggested.
• A Special Council Meeting was held on Monday 27 November where a number of changes to the DPA were endorsed. A copy of the Special Council Meeting Minutes which itemises the changes proposed to the DPA can be viewed here:

Following the review of the DPA the Minister may accept, reject or vary any or all of the proposed amendment. Council is currently not aware of the likely timeframe in which the Minister's position will be known. All future updates will be made available on this webpage.

Council is not providing an updated interactive map, as proposed zone and zone boundaries are subject to change. Details on various policy areas including associated maps can be viewed below. The information below reflects the version of the DPA approved by Council and may be subject to change following consideration by the Minister for Planning.

(Mitchell Park, Marion, Park Holme, Ascot Park, Plympton Park and South Plympton)

(Sturt, Seacombe Gardens, Dover Gardens, Warradale, Oaklands Park and Marion)

(Glandore, (Glandore, Edwardstown, Plympton Park and Glengowrie)Edwardstown, Plympton Park and Glengowrie)

(Glandore, South Plympton, Glengowrie, Morphettville, Park Holme, Ascot Park, Warradale, Oaklands Park, Marion, Clovelly Park, Dover Gardens, Seacombe Gardens and Sturt)

(Located in most suburbs)

(Darlington, Seacombe Heights, Seaview Downs, Seacliff Park and Marino)

Council intends to create new zones/policy areas and amend other existing zones/policy areas throughout the City. Each zone will have special rules around the size and density of developments.

The zones will generally provide for smaller allotment sizes in the southern suburbs. In the north, new residential character areas will be introduced and issues associated with infill developments (i.e. two or more new dwellings on a block) will be addressed. Taller buildings will be encouraged on train/tram corridors and some main roads.

The plan aims to align with the State Government’s 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.

View the following information that has been sent to all residents.

The community were able to provide their feedback using the following options:

• Online submissions on the Making Marion website.
• Written submissions
• Community drop in sessions
• Hard copy information
• Public Meeting A public meeting was held at the City of Marion Chambers on Monday 20 November, 6:00pm at which time interested persons were heard in relation to the DPA and the submissions.
• Frequently asked questions FAQs
  View a list of frequently asked questions on the Making Marion website.

For other project updates, please view Making Marion website

You may view the Marion Housing Diversity DPA for Consultation document below (please note this is a very large file)