What’s permitted in South Australia
South Australia has one planning rulebook for the whole state, so this table is the law for this land.
How this table works
South Australia has one planning rulebook for the whole state, so this table is the law for this land.
Parts of some zones (subzones) can carry their own version of this table — this page shows the whole-zone version.
This state groups rules by the type of building work, not by business type, so searching for a use term won’t work here — search for the work involved instead.
Zones
65 zones from Planning and Design Code.
Building rules
The table says which uses this zone allows. Size limits, setbacks and fast-track approvals are a different question.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the table that applies to my property in South Australia?
Only if this planning scheme applies to the land. Search your address to find the zone and the scheme.
Can I treat an unlisted use as prohibited?
No. Some zones have a catch-all; others do not, and then the table simply does not answer. Only a use listed as prohibited is banned in that zone.
Sources
See your state planning portal.
General guidance only. Not planning advice. Confirm with your council before relying on a list. Sourced 19 August 2026.
Talk to a town planner in South Australia
This page covers the general rules. A qualified town planner can tell you what applies to your block, including the zone, overlays and approval path, before you spend money on drawings.
- Qualified, practising town planners
- Advice specific to your property
- Free, with no obligation