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Retail development

Shops and other forms of retail development are generally supported within designated Activity Centre zones, as set out within the Planning and Design Code (‘the Code’).

The Code seeks to provide retail in appropriate locations, encouraging vibrant activity centres, supporting employment opportunities and promoting sustainable use of existing transport and infrastructure.

In limited instances, shops may be appropriate outside of Activity Centre zones, provided they will not have detrimental impact on the character or amenity of the locality; and be of a limited scale so as not to diminish the role of Activity Centres.

To find out the zoning and planning policies which apply to a site - visit the Planning and Design Code.

For a detailed explanation on the Code’s approach towards retail development – visit - Revitalising Retail in the Planning and Design Code

Planning Assessment

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

  • The appropriateness of the retail 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 the street and neighbouring properties
  • Delivery of substantial and quality landscape outcomes across the site, including the planting of trees
  • Mitigation strategies to minimise potential adverse impacts caused by noise, hours of operation etc
  • Adequate onsite car parking to support all staff and visitors, avoiding impacts to the road network
  • A coordinated and attractive supporting advertising signage scheme
  • Management of stormwater and surface drainage, through water sensitive design

As part of the planning process, please note:

  • Public Notification may be required in some circumstances
  • Agency Referral to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) may be required, particularly where new access is proposed to arterial roads, or advertising signs located adjacent arterial roads, or close to signalised intersections.

If notification and/or agency referral is required, this can extend the planning assessment phase by 1-2 months, and this should be factored into the project delivery timeframe.

Environmental Health Requirements

Activities involving the handling or preparation of food are subject to the requirements of the Food Act 2001 and Food Safety Standard 3.2.3. Applicants are encouraged to contact Council’s Environmental Health Team at an early stage to identify relevant food safety requirements. Personal services establishments such as hairdressers, beauty salons and tattoo parlours are also subject to meeting hygiene standards.

To find out more, please visit Health Services • City of Salisbury

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining is encouraged in association with approved restaurants and cafes on Council land but must comply with Council’s Footpath Trading Policy • City of Salisbury

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