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Strategic Directions Report December 2013

The Barossa Council

This report has been prepared for The Barossa Council by URS. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following people:

• Louis Monteduro, The Barossa Council • Paul Mickan, The Barossa Council • Elected Members of The Barossa Council • Members of the Barossa community

Acknowledgements

Cover Photo: SATC

Contents

1 Overview 1

1.1 The South Australian Planning System 1.2 Purpose of the Strategic Directions Report 1.3 The Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012

2 Previous Development Plan Review 5 2.1 2004 Development Plan Review Report 2.2 Recent/Current DPA’s 2.3 Implications and Outcomes

3 Strategic Context 8 3.1 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, A volume of the Planning Strategy 3.2 Proposed Amendment to the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide 3.3 Barossa Council Strategic Plan (2011-15) 3.4 The Barossa Council Community Wellbeing Plan (2007) 3.5 World Heritage listing bid

4 Planning Issues and Challenges 15 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Rural Areas 4.3 Population 4.4 Townships and Settlements 4.5 The Economy and Jobs 4.6 Heritage and Character 4.7 Hazards and Environmental Issues 4.8 Landscape, Interface and Natural Environment 4.9 Transport and Infrastructure 4.10 Administrative

5 Consultation 34 5.1 Consultation prior to preparation of Strategic Directions Report 5.2 Consultation during SDR project and post consultation amendment

6 Future DPA / Project program 39

7 Table of Acronyms 50

1 Overview Photo: SATC

Barossa Strategic Directions Report I 2

1.1 The South Australian Planning System

The Barossa Council

The Barossa Council Development Plan

guides future development and provides the

basis against which development assessment

decisions are made. The Development Plan

establishes a number of different zones,

precincts and policy areas which describe

the desired future character of the area. It

also provides detailed criteria in relation to

the type, design and location of proposed

development. These criteria cover a range

of social, environmental and economic

matters and have been established to

support the longer term direction of the

Planning Strategy.

The Barossa Council has commenced a

review of its local policies and strategic

directions to ensure consistency with the

Planning Strategy and to respond to

emerging trends and issues.

The South Australian planning system

enables the State Government and

councils, in partnership with their

community, to plan ahead in order to:

• promote development in suitable

locations

• protect the environment

• create a desired character and urban

and regional form throughout the

State

• provide certainty and clarity for those

proposing development and the wider

community.

The South Australian Planning Strategy

and Council Development Plans are the

principal policy documents in the South

Australian planning system. The 30 Year

Plan for Greater Adelaide (The 30 Year

Plan) is the volume of the Planning

Strategy that is applicable to The Barossa

Council.

Review Development Plan

Planning Strategy

Local Strategic Planning

Issues

Updated Development

Plan

Other projects and

actions

Strategic Directions Report and Amendment

to Development Plan

Strategic Directions

Report


1.2 Purpose of the Strategic Directions Report 1.3 The Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012

The 30 Year Plan establishes a broad

strategic framework for the Barossa

Region. This Report will review the

Development Plan and identify ways to

implement this framework through

discrete projects which include structure

planning, concept planning and

Development Plan Amendments.

The projects and policy responses

identified in this Report have been

prepared for consultation with the

community and endorsement by Council

and the Minister for Planning. It should be

noted however that an endorsed SDR does

not constitute a formal change to the

Development Plan and it cannot be relied

upon for any investment decision making

or other purposes.

This Report may also be amended in the

future to reflect changes in strategic

direction at the state or local government

level or a need to address unforeseen or

newly emerging planning issues or projects

not foreshadowed during the preparation

of this report.

Section 30 of the Development Act 1993

requires Councils to prepare a Strategic

Directions Report on a regular basis to

ensure alignment between the policies

and targets in the Planning Strategy and

the Development Plan.

The Strategic Directions Report (the

Report) will outline the Council’s vision

and identify priority actions for:

• achieving orderly and efficient

development through the

implementation of planning policies

• integrating transport and land-use

planning within its area

• implementing the affordable housing

policies in the Planning Strategy

• any other projects or initiatives

considered to be of strategic

importance by the council.

The Act also contemplates an alteration to

the Planning Strategy and a review of

Development Plans to ensure policies give

effect to the special character of the

District; and to establish criteria for future

development assessment. Consultation on

the alterations to the state’s Planning

Strategy will be taking place at the same

time as council’s SDR consultation process.

The outputs and learning from the

Character Preservation (Barossa Valley)

Act 2012 and subsequent Planning

Strategy work has been a key driver in

the preparation of this Report.

The Character Preservation (Barossa

Valley) Act 2012 was gazetted in January

2013. The Act has been put in place to

protect and enhance the special character

of the Barossa District while at the same

time providing for the economic, social

and physical well-being of the community.

It seeks to prevent activities and

development that would have an adverse

effect on the special character of the

district. The Act introduces the following

five character values to describe the

unique character and identity of the

Barossa which must be used to guide

future development in the District:

1 rural and natural landscape and visual

amenity

2 heritage attributes

3 built form of the townships as they

relate to the district

4 viticultural, agricultural and

associated industries

5 scenic and tourism attributes


Map 1.1 Barossa Valley

Character preservation district


Photo: SATC

2 Previous Development Plan Review


2.1 2004 Development Plan Review Report

Topic Priority Themes (2004)

Rural 1 Review policies with PIRSA

Reflect BIL Wine Industry Report in policies

Industry

– includes tourism

2 Establish buffer policy

Reflect BIL Wine Industry Report in policies

Review mining policies

Use of heritage places

Implement Tourism SA strategies

Signage

B&B criteria

Urban Design 3 Regional retail study

Urban design studies

Town gateways

Advertising

Protection of public spaces / CPTED

Landscaping and sky-lining

Vision

– social and

environmental

4 Sustainability

Landscape protection and biodiversity – regional open space

Tree listing

Nature conservation zones

Landfill restrictions

Township services

Children, youth recreation, new schools, smart growth and employment

Noise controls

Infrastructure

- transport

5 Regional integrated land use and transport study

Rainwater tanks

Waste management

Aquifer recharge

The most recent review of the Development Plan was undertaken in 2004. This was the second

Development Plan Review undertaken by The Barossa Council following amalgamation in 1997.

The review recommended the following amendments to the Development Plan:

DPA/PAR Scope Timing

South East Nuriootpa

Commercial PAR

May 2005

Kroemer Crossing PAR May 2006

Residential PAR October 2006

Mount Pleasant

Residential and

Employment Area DPA

Growth area shown in the 30 Year

Plan rezoned to either Township or

Deferred Urban

October 2010

BDP and General DPA August 2011

Tanunda East DPA Growth area shown in the 30 Year

Plan rezoned to Residential

February 2013

Lyndoch Residential DPA Proposed rezoning of growth area

shown in the 30 Year Plan to

Township

Consultation

concluded; review

of agency

comments and

public submissions

underway

2.2 Recent / Current DPAs

Council Development Plan Amendments

Since the 2004 Development Plan Review, the

following Council DPAs have been prepared:


Some of the issues identified in previous

reviews of the Development Plan have not

yet been implemented through Development

Plan Amendments.

The proposed DPA delivery program was partly

affected by the preparation of the 30 Year

Plan for Greater Adelaide in 2008-10 and the

introduction of the Character Preservation

(Barossa Valley) Act 2012 and associated policy

amendment work during 2011-13.

DPA/PAR Scope Timing

Mount Lofty Ranges

Watershed Wineries and

Ancillary Development

PAR

Introduce new planning rules

allowing controlled growth of best-

practice wineries, cellar-doors and

associated restaurants

June 2006

Bushfire Management

(Part 3) PAR

Introduce bushfire hazard mapping

and associated policies

November 2007

Residential Parks

and Caravan and

Tourist Parks DPA

Insert new policies into the

relevant council area development

plans to guide the future

development of caravan parks

December 2008

Gawler East DPA New residential area (portion

located in The Barossa Council)

August 2010

Bushfires (Miscellaneous

Amendments) DPA

To establish a better correlation

between development plan policy

and the Minister’s bushfire code.

December 2010

State-wide Wind Farms

DPA (Interim)

Introduce new or amended policies

for wind farms and ancillary

development

October 2012

Barossa Valley and

McLaren Vale

– Revised - DPA

Mapping to show new preservation

district boundaries and associated

district-wide overlay policies

January 2013

Ministerial Development Plan Amendments

In addition, the Minister for Planning has implemented the following PARs and DPAs

during this period:

This Report has captured outstanding

issues from previous Development Plan

reviews and where necessary into the

proposed DPA program and other projects

identified in Chapter 6.

2.3 Implications and Outcomes


3 Strategic Context Photo: SATC


3.1 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, A volume of the Planning Strategy

The 30 Year Plan forecasts population

growth for the Barossa region over a 30

year period from 2010 and establishes

employment and housing (including

affordable housing) targets to support this

growth. It integrates planning for new

housing and employment with long-term

transport and infrastructure planning. The

targets shown in Table 3.1 relate to the

Barossa region as a whole but do not

provide a breakdown into smaller

geographic areas. The 30 Year Plan does

however identify four areas for new urban

growth within the council boundary at

Mount Pleasant, Tanunda East, Lyndoch

and Concordia. The growth areas at Mount

Pleasant and Tanunda East have been

rezoned and Lyndoch has undergone

consultation at the time of writing.

The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide

aims to protect the heritage and character

of small towns and villages by

concentrating growth outside of the

metropolitan area in major regional

towns. It establishes a strategy for

achieving more sustainable patterns of

development in the Barossa, Light and

Lower North region (the Barossa region).

In particular, it recognises the importance

of the Barossa region as a primary

production area, a significant tourist

destination, a historical area, and an area

with a diverse and significant natural

environment.

Table 3.1 - Housing and employment targets for the Barossa

Population and dwellings Net additional dwellings

Net additional population

Within corridors (incl. transit-oriented developments)

Fringe growth 30,500 74,400

Outside corridors

Fringe growth 7400 14,800

Townships 8500 20,800

TOTAL 46,400 110,000

Affordable housing Net additional dwellings

6950

Employment Net additional jobs

38,500

Gross land supply Hectares

Fringe (incl. local employment) 4440

Townships (incl. local employment) 1000

New regional employment lands 600

Source: The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide


The majority of urban growth in the

Barossa region will need to occur in new

urban areas (fringe growth) as opposed to

existing townships. A major long term

urban growth area will be at Concordia,

located east of Gawler. The Plan proposes

that when developed, Concordia will have a

town centre and other supporting township

infrastructure, including a potential rail

extension from Gawler.

The Plan establishes clear boundaries

for the townships of Tanunda, Nuriootpa,

Angaston, Lyndoch, Williamstown and

Mount Pleasant. The Plan also identifies

potential areas of land with primary

production significance that should

be protected from urban expansion.

The protection of the Mount Lofty

Ranges Watershed area and application

of additional planning and building controls

will serve to reduce and manage bushfire

risk.

Other relevant policy targets include:

• Protecting areas of primary

production using measures such

as planning controls within

important areas such

as the Barossa Valley

• Fully integrating the southern

and northern parts of the Greater

Adelaide water system including

the Little Para and Barossa water

treatment supply system

• Providing open space for new

Barossa Region growth areas

including a green belt between

Concordia and Gawler

• Developing major sporting hubs

in appropriate locations such as

the Gawler/Barossa future

growth precincts

• The potential extension of the

Gawler rail line to Concordia to

support new urban growth.

The Planning Strategy establishes a framework for urban and regional development

across South Australia. The volumes of the Planning Strategy cover different

geographic regions of the State. The Barossa Council is located in ‘Greater Adelaide’

and the relevant volume of the Planning Strategy is the 30 Year Plan for Greater

Adelaide. The Barossa Council is within the Barossa, Light and Lower North Region

comprising Barossa, Gawler, Light and Mallala councils (the Barossa region).

The 30 Year Plan is based on the principles of:

3 A compact and carbon-efficient city

4 Housing diversity and choice

5 Accessibility

6 A transit-focused and connected city

7 World-class design and vibrancy

8 Social inclusion and fairness

9 Heritage and character protection and enhancement

10 Healthy, safe and connected communities

11 Affordable living

12 Economic growth and competitiveness

13 Climate change resilience

14 Environmental protection, restoration and enhancement

15 Natural resources management

16 Community engagement


Source: 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, Map E6

The Barossa Region


Source: DPTI

The proposed amendment to the Planning

Strategy gives effect to the Character

Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012 by

providing a description of characteristics that

give the Barossa its special character and

introducing policies to protect and enhance

those attributes within the Barossa Valley

district (alternatively referred to as the

Barossa Character Preservation District).

The draft policies support each of the five

character values identified in the legislation:

The Rural and natural landscape and

visual amenity of the district

There is a strong emphasis in policy on

keeping Barossa separate from suburban

Adelaide. The landscape should remain

predominantly rural with a mix of land uses

and farming practices. New buildings in

harmony with the landscape and the re-use

of historic buildings are encouraged.

The built form of townships as they

relate to the district

The individual character and identity of

each township should be retained and

suburban style sub-divisions avoided. Town

centres can be reinforced by promoting

more activity with a mix of uses and the

gateways to towns enhanced. The edges of

towns should have low scale development

Barossa Character Preservation District

to assist in managing the interface between

primary production, industrial and

residential activities.

Heritage attributes of the district

The heritage character of the Barossa is

created by areas of natural landscape,

historic farming practices and buildings.

Policies aim to identify, maintain and

enhance the historic fabric of the district

and encourage new development that

integrates and enhances heritage buildings,

places or streetscapes.

Scenic and tourism attributes of

the district

Policies emphasise the need to protect the

scenic and landscape attributes which bring

people to the Barossa and facilitate

investment in new tourism initiatives and

infrastructure.

Viticulture, agriculture and

associated industries

There is a strong focus on protecting

primary production areas and introduce

policies that provide for greater flexibility

in farming practices and value-adding

activities.

3.2 Proposed Amendment to the 30 Year Plan

for Greater Adelaide


3.3 The Barossa Council Strategic Plan 2011-2015

Council’s vision is:

heritage, lifestyle,

opportunity, prosperity.

Council’s mission is: To plan for the needs of the Barossa and

provide the community, business, industry

and visitors with high quality services and

facilities that contribute to an attractive

environment and lifestyle.

The Strategic Plan’s goals focus on four

areas in order to meet the growing needs

of the community. There is a strong

emphasis on the importance for Council

and community to openly communicate

about local issues with a focus on

community engagement and voter

participation.

The following goals and targets are most

relevant to this report.

Community and Cultural

Wellbeing:

Strategic goals concentrate on health and

family, youth, recreation, safety and

security and culture. The Plan highlights

the Council’s intentions to provide quality

health and family services to the

community. It also recognises the

importance to protect and promote the

Council’s local heritage.

1.1 Recreation: We are committed to

providing quality recreation and

sporting facilities, parks, gardens,

playgrounds and open spaces for the

benefit of the community

• Township streetscapes, entrances

and open spaces

1.2 Safety & Security: We are

committed to ensuring the safety and

security of our community

• Bushfire prevention, traffic

management and disabled access

1.3 Culture: We are committed to the

protection and promotion of our local

heritage, and the fostering and promotion

of art and culture in our region.

Economic Wellbeing:

The primary objective areas encompass

Tourism, Business and Industry and

Digital Economy. The Council recognises

the importance to develop a successful

local business environment supported by

a growing digital economy. National

Broadband Network (NBN) and

education initiatives will be in place to

assist the transition.

2.1 Tourism: We are committed to

supporting tourism throughout our region.

2.2 Business & Industry: We are

committed to supporting the success

of local businesses and industry, and

initiatives with a positive impact on

our local economy.

Natural and Built Environment:

This focus area covers Environmental

Sustainability, Infrastructure and

Planning and Building. The Council

envisages for planning and development

controls to maintain a balance between

the needs of the natural environment,

residential, primary industries, mining

and industrial uses.

3.1 Character & Heritage: We will ensure the appropriate preservation of the character and heritage of our townships and rural areas.

• Heritage buildings, items and places of interest

• Township boundaries • Character of townships and rural

areas

3.2 Environmental Sustainability: We are committed to the protection and conservation of our environment, while supporting primary industry in sustainable land use.

• Planning and development controls • Water resource management

initiatives

3.5 Planning & Building: We will provide planning and development controls which maintain a balance between the needs of the natural environment, residential, primary industries, mining and industrial uses, and the buffers between them.

• Development plans and strategy • Development assessment • Regulatory services


3.4 The Barossa Council Community Wellbeing Plan (2007)

3.5 World Heritage listing bid

The Barossa Council together with

Adelaide Hills, Mount Barker and

Onkaparinga councils have resolved to

pursue Stage 1 National Estate listing of

the Mount Lofty Ranges as a working

agrarian landscape. The intent is to seek

World Heritage Site (WHS) status through

the United Nations Educational, Scientific

and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Listing seeks to encourage the

identification, protection, preservation

and promotion of cultural and natural

heritage around the world considered to

be of outstanding value to humanity.

If listed, local development strategies and

policies will continue to apply. In this

regard, the desire of the Planning Strategy

The vision for the community wellbeing

plan is as follows:

For a vibrant community with strong

networks between residents, active

community organisations and

enthusiastic citizens. Residents form

a caring community with opportunities

for residents to participate and engage

in the community, social infrastructure

and services that are easily accessible

and meet the needs of residents, in

The Barossa Council area.

The vision for community wellbeing in the

Barossa embraces the values of diversity

and inclusion, and pays particular attention

to partnerships, community participation

and relationships between citizens. There

are a number of key issues raised within

the Wellbeing Plan that are relevant to this

report. These include unwanted separation

of the youth and the ageing, lack of

transport services, lack of activity centres

and community engagement as well as

sustainable employment options.

and Council to maintain a viable primary

production sector and to protect the

unique character of the area will assist to

establish a firm foundation to the Stage 1

and any future bids.

Stage 1 of the listing process (National

Estate listing) will take approximately 3 to

5 years to complete, and Stage 2 (the WHS

bid to UNESCO) will take another 3 to 5

years. During this process the four

Councils will have the option not to

continue with the WHS bid project.

Given the lengthy nomination process, any

future listing will occur beyond the life of

this current Report.


4 Planning Issues and Challenges Photo: SATC


4.1 Introduction

The following section outlines the

strategic directions from the 30 Year Plan

for Greater Adelaide, Council’s own

Strategic Plan as well issues arising from

on-going consultation with the

community. It also outlines the policy

implications and recommends a range of

policy responses and projects including

potential future amendments to the

Development Plan.

Photo: SATC

A more detailed analysis of the issues

in this chapter is available in The

Barossa Council Strategic Directions

Report Background Papers.

This section is divided as follows:

4.2 Rural Areas

4.3 Population

4.4 Townships and Settlements

4.5 The Economy and Jobs

4.6 Heritage and Character

4.7 Hazards and Environmental Issues

4.8 Landscape, Interface and Natural

Environment

4.9 Transport and Infrastructure

4.10 Administrative

Intensive primary industries and

compatible processing activities should be

co-located to reduce land-use conflict and

achieve efficiencies in production,

processing, distribution, energy efficiency

and waste recycling, taking into account

environmental, bio-security, infrastructure

and rural amenity issues.

The importance of protecting the rural

landscape in the Barossa is further

emphasised by the character preservation

amendment to the 30 Year Plan which

places emphasis on the protection of

primary production lands to maintain the

intrinsic character of the district:

The Barossa Valley district is a

working agrarian landscape. Primary

production is a highly valued and

integral element of the district and

helps define the rural character of

the land.

The policies introduced through this

amendment recognise the importance of a

diverse rural landscape to preserve the

unique character of the Barossa. The aim is

to achieve a balance between visual

amenity and productive land use.

4.2 Rural Areas

Strategic Direction

The identification and protection of

significant areas of primary production

land is central to the 30 Year Plan’s

objective of increasing primary

production’s contribution to economic

activity and providing employment

opportunities in the industry. The

protection of strategic areas for

horticulture, viticulture, dairying and grain

production is important for economic

reasons but also to ensure a supply of

affordable fresh food. It is anticipated that

planning controls will protect significant

primary production areas once they have

been identified based on factors including

land capability, investment, land use,

climate and access to water.

The emphasis on protecting primary

production lands for economic purposes

requires planning policies to prevent

fragmentation of the land by restricting

continued sub-division that would make

the area unviable for production. It also

requires policies to be flexible enough to

allow property holders to change

agricultural practices to enable increased

productivity or better environmental

outcomes.

The 30 Year Plan encourages the development

of small-scale value-adding activity that

complements local primary production.


The policies also aim to protect the

operation of existing primary production

activities from adverse impacts of new

primary production. As a result of input

from a range of investigations and

stakeholders a number of key issues have

been identified for further review:

• construction of new homes in rural

areas

• minimum allotment sizes

• potential alternatives for expansion

of rural living in areas with lower

primary production value

• buffers and the interface

• use of land, dwellings, and

associated outbuildings (including

adaption of existing or proposing

new buildings) in rural areas

• definitions of rural activities in

respect to emerging trends and

potential changes in primary

production

• potential for additional allotments

for primary production purposes \

• tourism activities within the Barossa

Character Preservation District

• impacts on natural resources from

more intensive activities in primary

production areas

Policy Implications

The following matters should be

considered in any forward planning,

DPA or project program:

• a need for greater consistency and

cohesion within the existing policy

framework for rural activities across

The Barossa council area

• undertake a thorough “Rural Areas

Review” with specific focus on:

• policies relating to dwellings in

rural areas including the

minimum lot size approach, infill

dwelling sites list, and

amalgamation options

• policies relating to vineyard

planting and ongoing

management

• policies relating to wineries and

ancillary development including

cellar doors and hospitality

activities

• trends and issues in primary

production surrounding

‘industrialisation’, viability,

diversity, sustainability, value-

adding and associated policy

implications

• potential incorporation of

Primary Production Priority Areas

mapping and associated policies.

• restrictions on the scale of wineries

and ancillary development to ensure

larger facilities are located in more

suitable industrial areas

• use of Primary Production Priority

Areas maps produced by PIRSA to

identify potential for additional

allotments for primary production

purposes.

The Final Report of the Select Committee

on Sustainable Farming Practices was

released in November 2013. The Report

addresses a wide range of primary

production and related matters. In its

report, the Committee made eight key

recommendations. Recommendation 1

states that the planning framework

should support farming practices by:

• implementing policies in

Development Plans s to ensure the

needs of primary industries and the

existing uses of land are given full

consideration

• considering use of primary

Production Priority Areas (as defined

by PIRSA) in Development Plans

• Development Plan policies to manage

borders between land uses. New

development to accommodate a

buffer zone if needed.

• existing restrictions on intensive

animal keeping and horticulture

in the Concordia precinct

• potential to establish non-rural

and commercial land uses allied

to primary production

• land division, including potential

amalgamation criteria conflicts or

limitations

• number and structure of existing

rural zones and precincts

• rural Landscape Protection Zone

desired character and land uses.

Photo: SATC


Possible DPAs and other projects or investigations

Possible amendments or action Possible DPA or project

Changes to number and structure of rural zones

and precincts

Changes to policies relating to:

dwellings in rural areas

vineyard planting and ongoing management

wineries and ancillary development

diversity, sustainability and value-adding associated

with primary production

incorporation of Primary Production Priority Areas

mapping and associated policies

restrictions on intensive animal keeping and

horticulture in the Concordia precinct

non-rural and commercial land uses allied to

primary production

Rural Landscape Protection Zone desired character

and land uses

Rural Areas DPA(s)

Subject to Rural Areas

Review

There are also indications that there is not

sufficient choice of housing for older

residents seeking smaller homes.

Policy Implications

The key issues which arise from this

analysis are:

• supporting an ageing population

– plan for the needs of an older

community, by providing for a mix

of retail, service and residential

development in town centres

• providing more housing diversity

– encourage a wider range of well-

designed houses including the re-use

of heritage buildings. Within

townships encourage smaller housing

located within walking distance to

local centres and facilities

• support for a diversifying economy

– ensure planning policies are flexible

enough to accommodate emerging

industries and a wider range of

tourism opportunities

4.3 Population

Between 2001 and 2011, the population of

The Barossa Council grew at an average rate

of 1.7% per year. By 2011, the population

was 22 163, an increase of 1 612, or 7.3%,

from 2006. The 30 Year Plan for Greater

Adelaide plans for population growth in

the Barossa region (see Townships and

Settlements).

The age structure for the Barossa area

provides insight into the level of demand for

aged-based services and facilities such as

child care. Overall the area has a higher

proportion of families and young children

than Adelaide as a whole. Notably, there

was an increase in the number of babies and

pre-schoolers aged 0 to 4 over the period

from 2006 – 2011. The overall trend,

however, is an ageing population with the

proportion residents aged over 60 (33%) now

considerably greater than Adelaide as a

whole (21%). The distribution of older

residents is greatest in Nuriootpa, Tanunda

and Angaston districts with the lowest

proportion of older residents in

Williamstown.

This snapshot of the Barossa community

shows significant strengths and a number of

challenges which are relevant to planning

policy. The region does however attract

working families and there are reasonable

local employment opportunities.


4.4 Townships and Settlements

Strategic Direction

The 30 Year Plan establishes targets of

37,900 new houses in new urban areas and

8,500 houses within existing townships

over a 30 year period for the Barossa

region as a whole. This includes a target

of 15% new affordable housing (of which

5% is available for high needs housing)

in significant new developments and

growth areas.

Townships and Growth Areas

The Plan anticipates that townships and

settlements in The Barossa Council area

will experience comparatively minor

growth in the future. The median supply

of allotments across Barossa townships is

14.2 years.

The areas of Concordia and Kalbeeba,

east of Gawler, are the focus for long

term housing growth in the council area.

Council has determined that Concordia

should be developed as a stand-alone

township which is separated from Gawler

by a green buffer. These areas are

expected to be developed over the longer

term and are not required to meet the

demand for new homes within the next

15 years. There is potential however for

some minor infill development in Kalbeeba

by reducing the minimum allotment sizes

in the medium term.

Barossa character

preservation district

New rural living areas and intensification of existing rural areas shown at Kalbeeba, Altona, Cockatoo Valley, Barossa, Goldfields, Williamstown, Mount McKenzie, Cromer and Mount Crawford are prevented by the character preservation legislation.

The proposed amendment to the

30 Year Plan promotes greater living

opportunities within town centres and

discourages ‘homogenous suburban

style subdivision that detract from

a towns’ character.

During recent years Council has received

numerous requests from owners of land

within or near the above areas to

rezone their land from primary

production to rural living or to relax

existing rural living policies to facilitate

smaller lots; however due to the new

legislative restrictions, these requests

cannot be progressed any further.

In order for Concordia and Kalbeeba to be

rezoned for urban development in the

future, it is essential that a Structure Plan

is produced for the area added to the

urban boundary in 2007, the long term

urban growth area and the green belt.

A Structure Plan will provide Council and land owners with direction about the management and ongoing use of the land for primary production until it is required for urban development.

It is also needed to guide investment

decisions by land owners in the medium

term and address such issues as buffering

between townships.

In the longer term, structure planning is

needed to show the form that future

development at Concordia will take.

There is considerable emphasis on the

need to identify and coordinate township

infrastructure to support future housing

and employment growth.

Photo: SATC


Rural Living

Some existing rural living areas to

Angaston, Tanunda, Lyndoch, Eden Valley

and Williamstown are within a ‘township’

in the context of the character

preservation district. In these areas there

is potential to enable higher density rural

living or residential development. Further

investigations into the potential for

rezoning these areas are required prior to

any policy amendment. These

investigations should identify where rural

living areas could be intensified within

existing township areas and where

relevant concept plans should guide future

development.

Affordable Housing

The 30 Year Plan also sets specific targets for

affordable housing and promotes greater

diversity in housing types, sizes and densities.

The age-profile of the Barossa indicates there

is likely to be an increasing demand for

smaller, well located housing that will address

the needs of a community with an increasing

proportion of older residents.

Policy Implications

The strategic directions for townships,

settlements and housing are anticipated to

require amendments to the Development

Plan and the preparation of spatial land

use plans for some areas. The key changes

include:

• allow minor infill development at

Kalbeeba as part of its transition to

more urban development

• develop a structure plan for

Concordia and Kalbeeba to manage its

transition from primary production to

urban development and coordinate

transport and infrastructure provision

• provide clear guidance about primary

production activities that can occur

within the urban boundary (any

changes to be addressed in a rural

areas review and DPA)

• update and review affordable housing

policies to ensure a consistent

approach across the council area and

consistency with the South Australian

Planning Policy Library.

Growth Areas


Undertake structure planning for the

Gawler/Roseworthy/Concordia State

Significant Area as previously committed to

by the State government, including potential

adoption of ‘edge planning’ principles.

Structure plan to be developed in

collaboration with DPTI, adjoining

councils and other key stakeholders.


Affordable Housing


Update affordable housing policies in General Section

Townships DPA

Review suitability of existing affordable housing policies in individual zones

Townships DPA

Townships


Review existing residential development policies with a view to increasing the list of complying policies while still protecting the character of Barossa townships

Townships DPA

Request State Government to remove The Barossa Council and the Barossa Valley character preservation district from the Residential Development Code provisions contained within the Development Regulations 2008.

General action

Rural Living


Review options in the rural living precincts

at Angaston, Eden Valley, Lyndoch and

Williamstown.

Spatial/concept planning project

Review number and intent of existing

rural living precincts having regard to

existing development and similarities

between precincts.

Miscellaneous DPA

Review minimum lot size for Rural Living

Zone, Precinct 26 Kalbeeba West

Kalbeeba Infill DPA

Amend policies for land proposed to be

included in “green belt” in the 30 Year Plan

Miscellaneous DPA


Townships


Concept planning be undertaken for the following areas

which are either vacant or underdeveloped (some

shown below):

Residential zoned land within Precinct 8 Kalimna Road at Nuriootpa

Residential zoned land off North Street, Valley Road and Radford Road, Angaston

Township and Deferred Urban zoned areas at Mount Pleasant

Township zoned land on Stockwell Road, Stockwell

Township zoned land off George Street, Williamstown

Township zoned land at Moculta

Spatial/concept

planning project

Review policies regarding higher density residential

development in major townships

Townships DPA

Review policies for residential development including

allotments, complying development, desired building

heights etc.

Townships DPA


Activity Centres

The 30 Year Plan aims to rejuvenate

activity centres by providing for a greater

mix of land uses to create clusters of

commercial and other employment

activity to improve their accessibility and

make efficient use of infrastructure. It

also promotes higher-density residential

developments within and adjacent to

activity centres. The intention is to create

a greater share of well-located housing

which is close to public transport, and

services such as health and retail.

The 30 Year Plan identifies the

characteristics of different activity

centres. Nuriootpa is identified as a

district centre and other townships are

designated as either "neighbourhood" or

"local" centres. The Council Development

Plan describes these centres differently

and so there is a need to review the

names and policies of activity centres in

the Development Plan to ensure they are

consistent with the direction set for the

region.

4.5 The Economy and Jobs


Industry

The 30 Year Plan has a strong focus on

planning policies which support the

growth and adaptation of existing

industries and the creation of new

industries. At a regional level, the 30 Year

Plan establishes job targets for new

employment. Manufacturing, especially

wine production, is the major employer

in the Barossa region.

The industry base of the Barossa is

diversifying away from traditional

industries with a growing proportion of

the workforce employed in retail, health

and service industries including tourism

and hospitality.

Existing supplies of industrial land in the

Barossa are considered sufficient to meet

future needs. There is a need however to

review planning policies to ensure they

are sufficiently flexible to accommodate

a wider economic base and allow new

industries to provide sustainable

employment for the region. Tourism in

particular has been identified as an

industry which may be constrained by

current development controls.

Photo: SATC


Policy Implications

The following initiatives should be

considered in any forward planning, DPA

or project program:

• develop concept plans to guide the

future development of existing

industrial land at Angaston and

Nuriootpa (Stockwell and Crennis

Mines Roads)

• review Activity Centre policies to

ensure they are consistent with the

30 Year Plan and provide for an

appropriate range of activities

• consider potential for a car parking

fund to complement development

opportunities in appropriate locations

• review and update centre policies to

reflect the scale of activity

contemplated in the 30 Year Plan

• prepare concept plans for the town

centres of Nuriootpa, Angaston and

Tanunda to guide future development

and incorporate guidelines for design,

parking and improved amenity

• identify known mineral resources and

review processes to safeguard future

operation

Industry


Prepare concept plans for vacant or underdeveloped

general, light and extractive industrial land at

Nuriootpa and Angaston

Spatial/concept planning

project

Reformat Industry (Barossa Valley Region) Zone

structure

Miscellaneous DPA

Change to policies for retailing in the Industry

(Barossa Valley Region) Zone

Miscellaneous DPA



Activity Centres


Change zoning/designation of Angaston and Tanunda

from "District Town Centre Zone” to "Town Centre Zone"

Townships DPA

Review the "three-layer approach" (zone and two

policy areas) at Mount Pleasant and Williamstown

Townships DPA

Review Desired Character statements for each

township and activity centre

Townships DPA

Review Concept Plan Map Baro/1 for Nuriootpa Townships DPA

Subject to place management

project for Nuriootpa

Prepare concept plan for Tanunda

Townships DPA

Subject to Tanunda Urban

Design Framework and

Master Plan

Review concept plan and zonings for the

Angaston town centre

Townships DPA

Subject to Angaston Urban

Design Framework

Review cap on retail floor space for Mount Pleasant

town centre

Incorporate additional policies in relation to

building design, parking and vehicular access

Townships DPA

Examine potential for car-parking fund Internal review

Prepare guidelines regarding privacy, amenity

and parking for ‘shop top’ housing

Internal review

Tourism


Changes to policies for new Bed and Breakfast

Accommodation facilities in the Primary Production

(Barossa Valley Region) Zone and Watershed Protection

(Mount Lofty Ranges) Zone

Changes to public notification for tourist

accommodation within rural zones

Inclusion of detailed descriptions or definitions for

various types of tourist accommodation including what

constitutes a “major tourism development”

Alternative policies regarding number of rooms and guests

and the like with overarching objective to foster innovation

and the growth of non-urban tourist economies

New policies to facilitate a combination of product and

infrastructure opportunities to assist the Barossa to evolve

as a “...culinary destination” and thereby increase

visitation, whilst preserving its heritage and culture

Review and potential changes to non-complying lists:

- in the Tourist Accommodation Zone - relating to ancillary uses such as shops, small

restaurants and other ancillary uses of a certain size and location which demonstrate a clear link with the primary land use

Tourism DPA

Request State Government to refine and adopt the land

use definitions contained in the National Tourism

Planning Guide and that these definitions are inserted

into the Development Regulations to guide tourism

development across the State

Project


Policies that specifically relate to the

heritage and character of the Barossa are:

• future development should: identify,

maintain, and enhance, the heritage

character and historic fabric of the

district

• protect and enhance areas of rural and

natural landscape heritage including

areas that contribute to biodiversity e.g.

the Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park

• achieve a balance of heritage and new

development through the use of

appropriate regard to scale, design,

layout and siting

• facilitate well designed new

development that integrates and

enhances heritage buildings, places or

streetscapes

• identify and promote the adaptive and

economical re-use of heritage or

character buildings.

4.6 Heritage and Character

Strategic Direction

The Barossa’s rich heritage and character

encompasses buildings which date from its

earliest settlement through to the legacy of

industrial and agricultural practices that have

helped to shape the pattern of land uses and

the appearance of the area today.

The protection of heritage and character

through the retention and reuse of heritage

buildings is an important element of the

draft amendment to the 30 Year Plan. There

are landmark buildings and groups of

buildings which form attractive spaces,

streetscapes, and vistas that create a sense

of place and unique identity.

Landscape features and rural practices also

contribute to the character of the district.

This reflects both the first indigenous users

of the land and later European settlers.

Practices involve the past clearing of land,

planting of vines, construction of fencing,

stone walls, farm buildings, and associated

infrastructure.

The development and adoption of a Design

Charter by Council has been proposed to

guide new development to protect and

enhance the special character of the district

and facilitate good design outcomes.

Photo: SATC


Policy Implications




• a need to review and update the

heritage provisions in the

Development Plan and existing lists

of heritage places

• review heritage policies to examine

the suitability of existing approaches

to heritage management and the

possible additional local heritage

places

• Investigate potential for “Design

Charter” or “Code” to guide good

development outcomes. The

suggested approach would also

involve establishing a Design Advisory

Group and/or Design Advisor (See

General Actions in Section 6).

Character


Strengthen desired character statements as required

Amend General Section to ensure clarity in design

responses required to lessen visual impact of

development

Review and where necessary amend zones that contain

sensitive scenic quality so there is consistent policy

about protecting their character

Review policies to ensure sufficient emphasis is placed

on 'greening the Barossa'

Review and strengthen existing siting and design policies

for development on ridgelines and exposed areas

Character DPA

Collaborate with the State government about measures

to protect, manage and enhance development within

The Barossa Council area and surrounds

Character DPA

Introduce more detailed siting and design policies for

farm buildings into each rural zone

Introduce siting and design policies for dwelling height,

wall length, floor area and incidental earthworks into

relevant zones

Character DPA

Investigate potential for “Design Charter” or “Code”

and related Design Advisory Group and/or Design Advisor

Internal review



Heritage


Review if additional places should be listed

Undertake a review of current approach to

heritage management

Designate additional historic conservation areas

and places

Designate additional local heritage places following

2009 Heritage Survey

Heritage Review DPA

In Table Baro/4 remove contributory places that are

also listed as a local heritage places in Table Baro/5

or listed as State heritage places in Table Baro/6.

Remove contributory places located outside a historic

conservation area from Table Baro/4 and relevant

heritage overlay maps.

Review Tables to clarify anomalies

Miscellaneous DPA

Photo: SATC


4.7 Hazards and Environmental Issues

The Development Plan contemplates a

range of policies to respond to and

manage hazards both natural and human-

influenced. Flooding is considered to be

the most prevalent hazard in the Barossa

area. Council has undertaken a review of

existing flood management policies

which has highlighted a need to update

flood hazard mapping and water policies

for Nuriootpa and makes other

recommendations for planning policy.

Strategic Direction

The Plan promotes an approach to the

management of environmental hazards that

involves the identification and avoidance of

threats posed by events including flooding

and bushfires. It has a focus on anticipating

and responding to the heightened risks

posed by climate change which is expected

to increase the frequency and severity of

extreme weather events. Development

Plan policies should integrate adaptation to

climate change, disaster risk reduction and

hazard avoidance to increase community

resilience and minimise the risk to people,

property and the environment. Planning,

design and development should occur in

accordance with the following risk

hierarchy:

• avoidance: avoid permanent

development in and adjacent to areas

at significant risk from hazards unless

it can be demonstrated that there is an

over-riding social, economic or

environmental benefit

• adaptation: design buildings and

infrastructure to minimise long-term

risk

• protection: undertake works to

protect existing development or

facilitate major new developments;

such works include stormwater

discharge management.

Policy Implications




• review and update Development

Plan flood maps and policies where

required

• recognise existing transmission-

pressure gas pipelines and protect

them from further encroachment by

residential development and other

sensitive land uses.


Implement relevant flood hazard mapping and other relevant policies/findings. This will be guided by commissioned reports such as the Nuriootpa Flood Investigation Report

Hazard Management DPA

Potential policies to recognise existing transmission-pressure gas pipelines to protect from further encroachment by residential development and other sensitive land uses, including consideration of a "Notification Area" concept for buffer areas




4.8 Landscape, Interface and Natural Environment

The Recreation Zone associated with land

care reserve at Altona includes private

land and further investigations need to be

undertaken to determine whether this

zoning is compatible with the intent of

land care or whether rezoning to a

Conservation Zone would be more

appropriate.

The 30 Year Plan places strong emphasis

on protecting environmental assets in

Development Plans. These include areas of

‘high environmental significance’ in

contrast to areas ‘designated for human

use’. Lower intensity land uses within

areas of environmental significance should

be maintained wherever possible, or

impacts minimised and offset where this

cannot be achieved.

Sustainable and renewable energy

generation is also encouraged in the 30

Year Plan. Planning policies should

encourage embedded and distributed

renewable energy projects to reduce the

impacts of climate change and develop a

competitive advantage through the

economic benefits of encouraging such

development.

Water-sensitive urban design should be

encouraged through Development Plan

provisions to minimise the discharge of


The 30 Year Plan encourages an open-

space framework that will build on the

existing Metropolitan Open Space System

(MOSS) and establish high-quality open

spaces within the broader Northern

Adelaide and Barossa region. The 30 Year

Plan places strong emphasis on buffering

the town of Gawler from new growth

areas, and seeks to establish a defined yet

connected system of open space within

and surrounding the town.

Additionally, the 30 Year Plan has a target

of establishing a Gawler River linear park

to connect the existing system of open

space by 2036. This will incorporate the

Gawler, South Para and North Para rivers.

It also encourages the development of a

‘green belt’ between Gawler and

Concordia as part of the future open space

provision that will extend along either side

of the Barossa Valley Way to the edge of

the urban boundary which will maintain a

separation of urban areas.

At present, the Greater Adelaide Open

Space System comprises land within the

Rural Landscape Protection Zone and other

tracts of land. The Plan’s intent to facilitate

greenways through the council needs to be

investigated to determine how it can be

introduced, governed and managed.

stormwater, pollution and nutrients to

freshwater, coastal and marine

ecosystems.

The 30 Year Plan seeks to protect water

supply catchments and watersheds by

preventing high-risk development from

occurring within these areas, and

requiring new development to have a

positive, or at least neutral, impact on the

water quality of water supply catchments

Photo: SATC

and watersheds. Water reservoirs and the

Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed priority

area are water bodies that are highlighted

for protection from incompatible uses.

There is a need to investigate buffers

between different land uses including

different forms of primary production. There

are policies in the current Development Plan,

however these are not considered adequate

for assessment purposes.


Policy Implications




• review and update Development Plan

flood maps and policies where

required


Inclusion of conservation and recreation parks in

Conservation Zone

Miscellaneous DPA

Amend zoning policies for land care reserve at Altona Miscellaneous DPA

Investigate protection of areas of high environmental

significance, areas of environmental significance and

areas designated for human use into Development Plan

Miscellaneous DPA

In consultation with State government identify areas

of substantially intact native vegetation

Project

Link development policies and Water Allocation Plans

(WAP). Zoning and policy areas could reflect surface

and watercourse management zones within a WAP

Miscellaneous DPA

Review location of infrastructure assets that should be protected and consider options for inclusion in Development Plan (.i.e. identified buffer zones). See Transport and Infrastructure section

Hazard Management DPA or Miscellaneous DPA

Implement relevant flood hazard mapping and other relevant policies/findings arising from the flood reports or other similar investigations (.e.g. Nuriootpa Flood Investigation Report)




4.9 Transport and Infrastructure

Initiatives include:

• A transit corridor from Gawler to

Concordia and Roseworthy South

to Roseworthy

• Strengthening the major transit

corridor leading from Adelaide

CBD to Gawler

• Capital works to major electricity

transmission feeders and major gas

pipelines for Roseworthy, Gawler

and Concordia

• Protection and enhancement of

major freight corridors with

potential future road capital works

to facilitate freight movement

• A north-east bypass around Gawler

which is subject to further

investigation.

The 30 Year Plan also encourages the

identification of locations for new

cemeteries and subsequent planning

to accommodate future need.

Strategic Direction

Structure Plans and other strategic work

should establish land use priorities and

determine the major infrastructure

which is essential to support significant

new growth areas and precincts. These

include transport routes and interchanges,

targets for water and energy efficiency,

and buffer zones surrounding water

treatment plants.

The 30 Year Plan identifies potential new

transport infrastructure to support the

growth and development of the Barossa

region, particularly in new growth areas.


Infrastructure


Additional policies to guide development of cemeteries, natural burial grounds and crematorium, including designation of where these facilities should not be established

Miscellaneous DPA

Inclusion of Nuriootpa Cemetery in Community Zone in lieu of Residential Zone

Miscellaneous DPA

Inclusion of Angaston Cemetery in Community Zone in lieu of Primary Production (Barossa Valley Region) Zone

Miscellaneous DPA

Identify and preserve critical infrastructure corridors


Identify and preserve buffer zones around water treatment plants


Transport


Review policies regarding potential heavy vehicle

road link/bypass along Samuel, Tolley and Old Mill

roads in particular clarify extent of desired road

widening and restricted access on Tolley Road.

Townships DPA


Policy Implications

Most transport and infrastructure planning

for new Barossa growth areas identified

in the 30 Year Plan will be undertaken

by DPTI through structure planning or

policy amendment work. Council will

also investigate policy amendments and

related projects to complement state

government initiatives.

The following areas have been identified:

• Supporting infrastructure for

Concordia / Kalbeeba

• Potential for heavy vehicle road

link/bypass along Samuel, Tolley,

Old Mill Road

• Ensure that development in affected

zones complies with AS2885

(Pipeline Gas and Liquid Petroleum)

to meet the minimum pipeline safety

requirements

• Protect infrastructure such as waste

water treatment plants. transmission

networks and commercial gas

transmission pipes that traverses the

Council area. Specifically, there are

several easements which cross the

Council area that contain the

following infrastructure:

• SA Water Corporation water

pipeline

• SeaGas pipeline (the "Angaston

Lateral")

• ElectraNet major overhead

transmission lines.


4.10 Administrative

Strategic Direction

The Development Plan needs to be

reviewed and updated to make minor

corrections and clarify certain policies.

These amendments will provide greater

certainty for developers and better align

the Development Plan policies with the

strategic directions for the Council area.

They will also achieve greater consistency

between the Development Regulations

2008, the Residential Development Code,

and the Development Plan.

Council has highlighted the need to review

the Development Plan provisions to align

with Schedule 1A and Schedule 4 provisions

relating to such parameters as setbacks,

floor areas etc. for outbuildings, extensions,

new dwellings etc., and public notification

categories identified in Schedule 9

requirements that has some specific

limitation, such as building height.

Council will review the current Open

Space Contribution requirements which

are quite broad and do not allow Council

to stipulate more detailed conditions of

open space contributions. Changes may

include performance criteria relating to

siting, design, and layout of such spaces

and areas. This will enable Council greater

authority in the vesting of open space by

allowing greater guidance in the form,

design, and location of open space

granted to Council by developers.

Policy Implications




• Amend the Development Plan to

address a number of anomalies and

errors

• a series of single or specific issues for

further investigation including

matters relating to native vegetation,

classification of development,

landscaping requirements, lighting,

shop provision and others

• minor errors or out-dated information

that could be addressed through a

Section 29 (ministerial correction) DPA.


Correct errors, anomalies and revise

property addresses

Section 29 amendment

or during the next

Development Plan

consolidation process

Adjust zoning and zone boundary to address

known anomalies

Miscellaneous DPA


Photo: DASH Architects


5 Consultation


The Barossa Council has taken a proactive

and inclusive role in responding to the

planning policy directions and legislative

changes sought by the State Government.

Since the release of the previous SDR the

key state government initiatives which

have generated the need for amendments

to the Development Plan are:

• The preparation of the 30-Year Plan

for Greater Adelaide

• Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale

protection districts amendments

(2011 and 2012)

• Character Preservation (Barossa

Valley) Act 2012

• Barossa Character Values work as part

of the amendment to the 30-Year

Plan for Greater Adelaide.

These initiatives have involved significant

engagement with the Barossa’s residents,

business owners, farmers, visitors and

other stakeholders. Interaction included

public meetings, direct meetings, written

correspondence, Council meetings and

feedback opportunities. The collective

knowledge taken from this continuing

liaison with the community, stakeholders

and government agencies has been critical

in the programming of proposed policy

amendments and projects.

In late 2012, The Barossa Council resolved to

seek community input into identifying the

character values and defining the special

character of the Barossa Valley district as

required by the Character Preservation

(Barossa Valley) Act 2012 (and designed to

help draft the amendment to the 30 Year

Plan for Greater Adelaide). This was later

expanded to include three other Councils

within the Barossa Valley district including

the Adelaide Hills Council, Mid Murray

Council, and Light Regional Council.

30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide Amendment

mid – late 2013

The Barossa Council Strategic Directions Report (SDR)

mid - late 2013

Barossa District Character Values

Character Preservation Act 2012

December 2012 - February 2013

5.1 Consultation prior to preparation

of Strategic Directions Report

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The Barossa Council has worked closely with

its community, across a range of disciplines,

seeking to understand your issues, concerns

and aspirations. This feedback has informed

the preparation of the Report.

Information was provided to the

community through a range of different

formats including: through Council’s

website, direct mail, advertising in the

local press and through information

displays at key Council locations. The key

aspects of the community consultation

involved a range of activities including

meetings with individual stakeholders,

receipt of submissions in a range of

formats including social media, and a

community workshop attended by over

60 people.


5.2 Consultation during SDR project and post consultation amendment

The purpose of consulting with the

community is to confirm the key issues to be

addressed through the SDR process and test

the recommended priorities for

implementing policy changes and other

projects.

The consultation period coincided with the

state government’s community consultation

on the amendment to the 30 Year Plan for

Greater Adelaide designed to implement

policies that will give effect to the five

Character Values.

Council and the Department of Planning,

Transport and Infrastructure worked

closely together to provide the community

with a complete picture of the steps to be

undertaken to amend the Planning

Strategy by aligning the two consultation

processes.

The following schedule provides a summary

of the activities that were undertaken

in order to engage the community in the

preparation of the Report.

Consultation Activity Consultation Dates

Workshop with Council elected members 3 July

Draft SDR to Council for approval

to put out to public consultation 16 July

Advertisement in local newspapers

(announcing the upcoming consultation period) 21, 28 August

Direct mail letter to stakeholder database

from Mayor inviting submissions 23 August

Consultation commences 26 August

Meetings with key stakeholders, receipt of

feedback

via email, phone contact, mail, and social media

26 August - 8 October

Public information meeting 11 September

Joint information booth with DPTI

at the Barossa Farmers Market 7 September

Consultation period ends 8 October

Statutory Public Meeting 16 October

Review submissions 9 October - onwards

Discuss revised SDR at Council Workshop 6 November

Council to endorse final SDR 19 November

As identified, Council undertook community

outreach including attendance at the Barossa

Farmer’s Market and a community

information session in addition to the Public

Meeting. Overall, there was a good response

from the Barossa community with input from

all parts of the Council area. In summary,

• 20 people attended the community

information session and market stall

• 30 written submissions were received

during the consultation period, plus a

further nine after the closing date

• 10 people spoke to their submissions at

the public meeting, plus 6 additional

people who chose to speak at the

meeting

The representation list included a diverse

mix of Barossa residents, primary producers,

viticulturists, commercial operators and

other interested persons.

In addition, larger stakeholder organisations

such as Tourism SA, Regional Development

Australia Barossa and Business SA were

received.


In general, the analysis in the Background

Papers, format of the draft SDR and the DPA

program was supported by the Barossa

community and other stakeholders.

A number of submissions focussed on rural

issues including:

• Future of farming practices in the

Barossa Region

• Interface and adjacent land use

management between different primary

producers (.i.e. broadacre farming and

viticulture)

• Mixed farming – flexibility to value add

• Land division and built form

Other submissions addressed matters such as

• Support for policy change at Kalbeeba

West

• Scale of tourism activities

• Review of Residential Code and other

planning policies

On the basis, of the positive feedback,

the Report has not been significantly

altered. Minor changes were made as

follows:

• Include recognition of indigenous

heritage in the Report

• Rural issues to be reordered in the

Report and Background Papers

• Remove proposal to review zoning of

Illaparra Winery land

• Reference to the Sustainable Farming

Practices Select Committee report

Other changes were made to the proposed

DPA program following initial discussions

with the Department of Planning,

Transport and Infrastructure.


6 Future DPA / Project Program


This section outlines a five year program

of policy amendments and actions to align

the Development Plan with the 30 Year

Plan. The program addresses the extensive

list of possible amendments identified in

section 4 of this report. The program also

includes a coordinated set of further

studies or projects that may (or may not)

lead to the need for additional

amendments to the Development Plan.

For some issues, further investigations

including concept planning required prior

to or concurrently with the preparation of

a DPA.

A general priority for the delivery of these

projects has been suggested based on the

following criteria:

• Alignment with State Government

strategic policy

• Alignment with Council or other

regional strategic policy

• Necessity to deliver on identified

deficiencies, anomalies or

inconsistencies in the current

Development Plan

• Ability to deliver on community

aspirations and objectives

• Ability to achieve maximum outcomes

in the most efficient manner.


General Actions (2013/14 – 2014/15)

Task / Action Commencement

Request State Government to remove the Barossa Council and the Barossa Valley character preservation district from the Residential Development Code provisions contained within the Development Regulations 2008

Early 2014

Request State Government to refine and adopt the land use definitions contained in the National Tourism Planning Guide and that these definitions are inserted into the Development Regulations to guide tourism development across the State

Early 2014

Consider costs and benefits associated with establishing a car-park fund, including a review of the supply and demand of car-parking within the townships to determine whether or not a car-park fund may be justified

Late 2014

Investigate potential for “Design Charter” or “Code” to guide good development outcomes, in particular, within sensitive and valued landscapes. The suggested approach would also involve establishing a Design Advisory Group and/or Design Advisor to have early input into preparation of design based planning policy (.i.e. as part of Development Plan Amendments,) and potential early input into development proposals. Investigations will include exploration of other successful implementation models taking into account costs, efficiency and demand. Potential to incorporate policies into the Development Plan will also be explored

Mid 2014

Prepare guidelines regarding privacy, amenity and parking for ‘shop top’ housing

Mid 2014

Request State government to amend regulations and/or legislation to better define renewable energy facilities and to introduce appropriate public notification criteria. In collaboration with relevant State government agencies investigate potential revised policies for renewable energy facilities including policies that distinguish between rural and urban environments.

Early 2014

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STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS AND PROPOSED DPA PROGRAM

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AGREED PROGRAM June 2014

Investigations to be consistent with the 2014 Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale Character Preservation amendment to the Planning Strategy

Strategic Investigation to be undertaken ahead of SOIs 30-Year Plan targets and policy to be addressed

Scope and detail of each SOI to be discussed with DPTI SAPPL modules and provisions to be applied

Project Strategic Investigations Priority Potential DPA scope Priority

Gawler/ Roseworthy/ Concordia State Significant Area

Structure Plan DPTI responsibility in collaboration with adjoining councils and other key stakeholders.

TBA by State Government

Timing and DPA to be advised. TBA

Kalbeeba Infill In close liaison with DPTI Investigate:

Kalbeeba West yield potential and demand

expansion opportunity on adjoining Primary Production land

regional connectivity and other infrastructure

consider an Eastern Gawler bypass route to ensure future strategic infrastructure options are not adversely limited

Investigations may be staged ahead of the Concordia Structure Plan

DPA to be informed by Kalbeeba Infill Investigations and the Concordia Structure Plan

Not supported as a priority, should not proceed in advance of the structure planning

Rural Areas and Character Review

Review:

suitability of current policy in achieving the new objectives and targets in the amendment to the Planning Strategy and more localised design and visual impact considerations

desired character statements and policy provisions in a number of zones to achieve design outcomes; may include policies for the

2014 1. Character DPA:

Gives effect to the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale Character Preservation amendment. Scope dependent on outcomes of Strategic investigations - may address:

Policies identified in the Character Preservation amendment in the Planning Strategy

Update of desired future character statements and design policies across the council area/Preservation

2014 or as otherwise agreed



2013-2017

AGREED PROGRAM June 2014 protection of scenic quality and minimisation of visual impact

General Section and zone policies for design and siting policies for farm buildings and dwellings (primarily outside of the townships)

examine the suitability of existing rural zones and the application of Council Wide Development Plan provisions

investigate the need for policy changes including dwellings, horticulture/viticulture/ primary production, ancillary development, building design, land division, Primary Production Priority Areas mapping, employment uses, value adding, restricted activities and effectiveness and suitability of existing buffer and interface policies

consider recommendations from the Sustainable Farming Practices Select Committee report

review outcomes to include update of existing desired character statements and envisaged uses within rural or similar zones

confirm issues and need for one or more DPAs.

District

Inclusion of policies for the protection of scenic quality and minimisation of visual impact of building and structures

Policies for siting of farm buildings and dwellings primarily outside townships.

2. Rural Areas DPA:

Gives effect to the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale Character Preservation amendment. Scope dependent on outcomes of Strategic investigations

Policy issues to be addressed may include:

new dwellings in rural areas

land division

interface and buffer management

vineyard planting and ongoing management

wineries and ancillary development

diversity, sustainability and value-adding associated with primary production

incorporation of Primary Production Priority Areas mapping and associated policies

restrictions on intensive animal keeping and horticulture

non-rural and commercial land uses allied to primary production

Rural Landscape Protection Zone desired character and land uses

existing desired character statements and envisaged uses



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Natural Resource Management and Miscellaneous

Identify areas of substantially intact native vegetation in consultation with the State Government.

Consider conservation parks and water allocation plans.

Other as advised.

2014 Miscellaneous DPA

Scope dependent on outcomes of Strategic investigations – issues may be merged with other relevant DPAs and may include:

update overlay maps and Tables to ensure accuracy.

update existing policy provisions for a diverse range of rural, rural living, conservation and other matters;

revise existing residential development policies with a view to increasing the list of complying policies while protecting the character of Barossa townships.

new, amended policy or supporting maps as necessary.

protection of “green belt” land, extent of rural living precincts, Water Management Areas.


Townships High level assessment of townships

Review existing planning policy and desired character statements, design policy and spatial planning aspirations

Identify constraints and opportunities for growth in the context of the Character Preservation District amendments to the Planning Strategy

Consider policies for higher density residential development in major townships, allotment size and desired building heights across all townships, ensuring the protection of valued character elements in delivering housing growth

Review zoning, retail provision, road and pedestrian connections, car parking and allotment configuration

2014 Townships DPA

May give effect to the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale Character Preservation amendment. Scope dependent on outcomes of Strategic investigations and may include:

will be informed by relevant outcomes of the spatial/concept planning project

revise policy framework for selected townships/activity centres, including policy for increased density, ensuring the protection of valued character elements in delivering housing growth

zoning, retail provision, road and pedestrian connections, car parking and allotment configuration.

The DPA may apply the following SAPPL modules:




2013-2017

AGREED PROGRAM June 2014 Will be informed by relevant outcomes of the

spatial/concept planning project

Build on the Tanunda Urban Design Framework and Master Plan, Nuriootpa place management project and Angaston Urban Design Framework

Centres and Retail Development

Design and Appearance

Industrial Development

Interface between land uses

Land division

Medium and High Rise Development

Open space and recreation

Residential Development

Caravan and Tourist Park

Deferred Urban

District Centre

Industry

Mixed Use

Regional Centre

Residential

Settlement

Town Centre

Township

Spatial / concept planning project in association with individual DPA’s

Investigations, constraints analysis and spatial planning work for:

o selected residential and rural living precincts at Angaston, Eden Valley, Lyndoch, Williamstown and others

o selected general, light and extractive industrial land at Nuriootpa and Angaston

o other vacant or undeveloped township land

Concept plans to be inserted into the Development Plan as required

Mid 2014 Relevant to several DPAs



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Hazards Review flood mapping and other hazard modelling and potential impacts on key infrastructure. - guided by reports such as the Nuriootpa Flood Investigation Report

2015 Hazards DPA

Scope dependent on outcomes of Strategic investigations Implement recommendations from the Hazards Review including:

Identify and preserve: o critical infrastructure corridors o buffer zones around water treatment plants o flood hazard mapping


Heritage Review Review:

suitability of existing policy for heritage management

existing list of heritage places and conservation areas

approach to heritage management.

2009 Heritage Survey and updated Heritage Review will form the initial evidence base for a DPA

2016 Heritage DPA


update the list of heritage places and conservation areas.

ensure the approach to heritage management is appropriate.

The DPA may apply the following SAPPL modules:

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Energy Efficiency

Heritage Places

Historic Conservation Area

Residential Development

Tourism Development

Conservation

Primary production

Residential




2013-2017

AGREED PROGRAM June 2014 Residential Character

Township

Tourism Review:

impacts of Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale Character Preservation amendment

tourism and related issues building on previous analysis

Consider changes to policies for small-medium scale tourist accommodation, tourism within rural areas, infrastructure needs, definitions (referencing the National Tourism Planning Guide) and policy opportunities to facilitate desired future tourism facilities

TBA Tourism DPA


May apply the following SAPPL modules:

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Forestry

Interface between land uses

Tourism Development

Caravan and Tourist Park

Primary production

Residential and Township

TBA


The Barossa Council

Table of Acronyms BIL Barossa Infrastructure Limited

CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

DPA Development Plan Amendment

DPTI Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

MOSS Metropolitan Open Space System

PAR Planning Amendment Report

PIRSA Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA

SATC South Australia Tourism Commission

SDR Strategic Directions Report

UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

WAP Water Allocation Plan

WHS World Heritage Site

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