Development Plan - City of Playford - SA.Gov.au
Development Plan - City of Playford - SA.Gov.au
Development Plan - City of Playford - SA.Gov.au
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Policy Intent<br />
The policies <strong>of</strong> the Residential (Foothills) Zone are similar to the policies <strong>of</strong> the Residential (Plains)<br />
Zone with the following main differences:<br />
• policies seek generally lower density development;<br />
• detached dwellings to be on lots greater than 420m 2 ;<br />
• policies included in order to deal with sloping land.<br />
Policy Deficiencies<br />
The existing policy is considered deficient in the following areas:<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> detailed structure plan parameters or alternatively obsolete structure plan policies;<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> recognition <strong>of</strong> innovative house and land products;<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> focus on urban design outcomes;<br />
• unnecessary restrictions in terms <strong>of</strong> allotment/site areas/configurations.<br />
Policy Recommendations<br />
That portion <strong>of</strong> the Residential (Foothills) Zone located within the Area Affected be included in the<br />
new Residential (<strong>Playford</strong>) Zone.<br />
Residential (Regeneration) Zone<br />
Overview<br />
The significant majority <strong>of</strong> the established residential areas are located within the Residential<br />
(Regeneration) Zone. The exception to this is:<br />
• three Local Centre Zones, which capture existing local shopping centres;<br />
• two Light Industrial Zones;<br />
• one Local Commercial Zone;<br />
• the Residential (Plains) Zone, located east <strong>of</strong> Coventry Road.<br />
Policy Intent<br />
In summary, the policies <strong>of</strong> the Residential (Regeneration) Zone generally seek:<br />
• low and medium density residential development;<br />
• comprehensive redevelopment <strong>of</strong> existing housing;<br />
• appropriate buffers to more sensitive zone boundaries.<br />
Policy Deficiencies<br />
The existing policy is considered deficient in the following areas:<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> concept plans for key redevelopment sites such as the Smithfield Plains High School;<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> recognition <strong>of</strong> innovative house and land products;<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> focus on urban design outcomes;<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> detail in terms <strong>of</strong> mixing uses;<br />
• lack <strong>of</strong> clarity concerning desired allotment area and configuration.<br />
<strong>Playford</strong> North DPA -100-<br />
Jul 08<br />
Final DPA 20 August 08.doc Version 3