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Industrial/Commercial Development

Industrial and commercial developments are encouraged within employment zones where there is appropriate access to infrastructure and transport networks, and the site is separated from sensitive land uses.

The zoning of a property can be determined by visiting the Planning and Design Code.

Planning Assessment

As part of the planning assessment process, a range of matters will be considered including:

  • The appropriateness of the proposed land use, within the context of the locality and the zoning that applies to the site
  • A high-quality building design, which has an attractive presentation to public areas and neighbouring properties
  • Delivery of substantial and quality landscape outcomes across the site, including the planting of trees
  • Mitigation strategies to minimise adverse impacts caused by noise, hours of operation, dust etc. Higher impact activities, with the potential to cause offsite impacts are unlikely to be supported close to residential areas.
  • Adequate onsite car parking to support all staff and visitors, avoiding impacts to the road network
  • Management of stormwater and surface drainage, through water sensitive design
  • Sealed surfaces for all vehicle manoeuvring and parking areas

Assessment of civil engineering outcomes will form an important part of the planning assessment phase. For further guidance - Council’s Infrastructure Guidelines can be accessed here - Development Engineering • City of Salisbury.

Public Notification

Public notification may be required, particularly if the site is located next to a residential area.

The process involves notifying owners and occupiers of adjacent land and placing a notice on the land. Any persons may then examine the application and make comments (representations) within a 15-business day period. All representations will be provided to the applicant who may respond in writing to matters raised.

Notification can extend the planning assessment phase by 1-2 months, and this should be factored into the project delivery timeframe.

Referrals to Government Agencies

As part of the planning assessment, referrals may be required to other State Agencies. For example:

  • Environment Protection Authority (EPA) - for activities of environmental significance
  • Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) – where access is proposed to an arterial road, or signage is proposed close to signalised intersections
  • Airport Authorities – where the site is affected by prescribed airport building heights

Agency referrals can extend the planning assessment phase by 1-2 months, and this should be factored into the project delivery timeframe.

Economic Development

While separate to the Development Assessment process - The City of Salisbury has a dedicated Economic Development Team that offer expanding businesses and prospective investors a localised service aimed at providing you with the most competitive business environment to grow and expand your business.

For business support information visit - Investing in Salisbury • City of Salisbury