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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

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