Morphettville / Glengowrie Horse Related Activities Code Amendment

Limited on time? Watch the video for an outline of what is proposed and why.

What is the aim of this Code Amendment?

The draft Code Amendment is proposing to alter zoning policy over the area of the former Residential Racecourse Zone which supported horse stabling in association with houses. The zone has transitioned into the Suburban Neighbourhood Zone as part of the state government's introduction of the state-wide Planning and Design Code that replaced Council Development Plans. As a result, large minimum allotment sizes are designated effectively preventing any further development.

The Code Amendment seeks to provide opportunities for redevelopment of land to encourage owners of stables to sell and relocate to more appropriate locations that mitigate ongoing risks with the movement of horses on public streets in this location.

The Code Amendment also covers parts of the General Neighbourhood Zone interfacing with the stabling areas so as to provide a consistent suite of policies.

The intent is to support primarily street facing infill development on the majority of sites, noting that some sites are quite large and could accommodate group and residential flat buildings.

Which properties are affected by the Code Amendment?

Please note that this Code Amendment is separate to the Code Amendment for 86-88 Morphett Road Glengowrie proposed by the SA Jockey Club (currently with the Minister for Planning for approval). It is also separate to the developments proposed by the SA Jockey Club and Villawood on the Morphettville Racecourse site.

What changes are proposed in this Code Amendment?

The principal change proposed within the Code Amendment is to the Technical and Numerical Variations (TNVs) that relates to minimum allotment sizes and frontage width that apply to the properties. These guide the minimum site areas and frontage widths for new housing used by Council in assessing the suitability of development proposals.

The existing minimum site area and frontage width within the Suburban Neighbourhood Zone in the affected areas is 560m² and 15 metres.

The Code Amendment proposes the following minimum site areas and frontage widths for different housing types.

Not sure what these dwelling types mean? There's an explanation of the differences between them in the FAQs!

For those properties currently within the General Neighbourhood Zone, the amendment proposes to rezone these properties to the Suburban Neighbourhood Zone and apply the above listed minimum site areas and frontage widths for residential development.

As existing stables will continue to have existing use rights, where properties are adjacent to existing stables, an Interface Management Overlay is proposed that seeks to ensure new development considers and recognises the existing stable use and mitigates any potential impacts through design and construction methods.

Importantly, there is no change proposed to the building heights allowed in this location, which is 2 building levels or a maximum of 9 metres.

Want to know more?

You can find out more by:

• downloading a copy of the Code Amendment Report which documents the investigations undertaken and the full policy details of the Suburban Neighbourhood Zone;
• download maps showing sites than can be developed now and those that can be developed under the proposed policies;
• make contact with the project manager to ask questions either by phone or email.

Please note that consultation on this Code Amendment has now closed.

What will happen with the feedback received?

All submissions will be considered when reviewing the suitability of the Code Amendment and if any changes should be made. Please note that submissions (minus personal details) will be published on Making Marion and the PlanSA portal.

Once the consultation closes, an Engagement Summary will be published on Making Marion and the PlanSA portal that will summarise the consultation outcomes and if any changes were made.

Timeframes for publishing outcomes of Code Amendments can vary. You can also find what stage the Code Amendment is up to, including its outcome, by visiting this page regularly or subscribing to the project where you will receive notifications of updates.