The Commission is proud to release its 2021/22 Annual Report (PDF, 6724 KB) outlining the work of its members to progress and improve South Australia’s planning system.

I am pleased to report the Commission has completed a number of important planning projects such as the Local Design Review Scheme and the inaugural review of the Environment Food Protections Area, as well as having made significant progress on others including the Regional Planning Program and Open Spaces and Trees Project.

In addition, the State Planning Commission’s has also released its Performance Indicators Scheme Report (PDF, 1367 KB) for financial year 2021/22.

The Performance Indicators Scheme obtains data from the PlanSA ePlanning platform which collects, retains and analyses data, including the value and types of development occurring across the state.

Key statistics in the Performance Indicators Scheme Annual Report 2021/22 include:

• A total of 40,164 development applications lodged
• 8,255 building inspections undertaken
• 2,646 statutory referrals undertaken
• 2,333 applications publicly notified
• 89% of decisions made within the statutory timeframe
• An estimated $6.1 billion of development approved.

As a single data source, the Performance Indicators Scheme presents data associated with all applications within the planning system and plays a significant role in both monitoring and identifying opportunities for system improvements.

This year marks the first time the Commission has been able to present a full year of planning system data from across South Australia due to the introduction of our state-wide e-planning system.

Having access to this level of planning system data is one of the many advantages of South Australia’s nation leading electronic planning system, PlanSA.

These reports will inform and advance future planning decisions for our state and continue to demonstrate the Commission’s commitment to delivering effective planning and sustainable growth for our urban and regional areas.