Kangaroo Island Plan a Volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy
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Kangaroo Island Plan A volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy January 2011 Kangaroo Island Plan A volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy This document is the Kangaroo Island Plan. The document has been prepared by the South Australian Government, through the Department of Planning and Local Government, as a volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy pursuant to section 22 of the Development Act 1993 and is subject to change. For further information Please visit www.dplg.sa.gov.au or telephone the Department of Planning and Local Government on 08 8303 0600. Disclaimer While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of publication, the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, the State of South Australia, its agencies, instrumentalities, employees and contractors disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect to anything or the consequence of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of this document. © Government of South Australia. Published 2011. All rights reserved. ISBN 978-0-7590-0132-9 FIS 23122 iii MS InI ter for UrbAn DeveloPMent AnD PlAnnIng A message from Paul Holloway Kangaroo Island’s international In line with the SASP objective Realising the objectives of reputation far exceeds its of maintaining the regions’ share the Plan during the next relatively small size—just 4400 of the state’s population, the three decades will require a square kilometres—and modest Kangaroo Island Plan adopts a continuing community-wide population. target that will help sustain steady approach and commitment to Renowned for its pristine economic growth through to 2036. maximising the island’s liveability, environment, abundant wildlife To ensure the greatest benefit for competitiveness, sustainability and unique food products, current and future residents, the and resilience in the face of a the island attracts thousands Plan indicates where new housing, carbon-constrained future. of visitors from Australia and industry and commercial activity overseas each year. should be best located (and not As we begin 2011, Kangaroo located), outlines the different Island is ready for economic and roles and functions of towns population growth. and settlements, and addresses issues such as the interface Much of this growth is already between industrial, commercial occurring in the primary and residential areas. Paul Holloway production sector, with great Minister for Urban Development potential to further expand high- The Plan also identifies the and Planning value crops and niche agricultural potential effects of growth and products and to build on the climate change on the island’s island’s ‘clean, green’ attributes. environmental assets, including unique ecosystems and Tourism, too, is growing with new biodiversity, and sets out land-use investment in accommodation, principles and policies to guide services and infrastructure. The development that will support the challenge is to balance this protection and management of growth with protection of the those critical assets. natural and cultural features that make Kangaroo Island so special. The Kangaroo Island Plan is the result of close collaboration Now, for the first time in its history, among representatives from state Kangaroo Island has a dedicated government, the Kangaroo Island volume of the South Australian council, regional development and Planning Strategy to guide land natural resources management use and development. The bodies, communities and Kangaroo Island Plan, together industries. with seven other regional volumes in the Strategy, provides a dynamic spatial expression of South Australia’s Strategic Plan (SASP). v The regional volumes of the South Australian Planning Strategy provide a link between broad, statewide planning aims and local, council-specific planning needs. They give direction on land use and development, outline where people are likely to live so that agencies can plan for the provision of services and infrastructure, and set out policies to manage changes in population and climate. Local councils, the state government and regional development and natural resources management bodies are working with communities and industry to develop effective strategies that will lead to a sustainable future. They recognise that population growth and economic prosperity must be balanced with preservation of the environment and retention of the heritage, history and character of regional communities to attract and retain skilled workers and for the benefit of future generations. Ta ble of ContentS Chapter A OVERVIeW 1 Background . 2 The role of the South Australian Planning Strategy . 2 The objectives of the regional volumes . 4 Alignment with state government policies . .4 How the regional volumes will work at regional and local government levels . 5 Planning for change in regional South Australia . 5 Chapter B THe ConteXt FOR tHe PlAn 9 Kangaroo Island at a glance . 10 Key issues for Kangaroo Island . 11 Chapter C THe vISIon FOR tHe KAngAroo ISlAnD 13 An integrated approach . 14 Chapter D PrInCIPleS AnD PolICIeS 17 Environment and culture . 20 Economic development . 32 Population and settlements . 44 Chapter e InfrAStrUCtUre AnD ServICe PROVISIon 51 APPenDICeS 55 Appendix 1 How the Plan was developed . 56 Appendix 2 Information about Kangaroo Island . 58 Appendix 3 Contribution of the Plan to South Australia’s Strategic Plan targets . 68 Appendix 4 Related reports, strategies and plans. 70 GLOSSArY 73 list of maps A1 Planning regions covered in the South Australian Planning Strategy . 3 C1 An integrated vision for the Kangaroo Island . 15 D1 Environment and culture . 21 D2 Economic development . 33 D3 Population and settlements . 45 vii overvIeW Chapter A 1 overvIeW Chapter A Chapter A of regional communities. They also Background The role of the South outline where people are likely to The Kangaroo Island Plan (the Australian Planning live and the projected make-up Plan) guides future land use and of the population so that state Strategy o development on Kangaroo Island. and local government agencies verv The Kangaroo Island Plan is one It has been prepared by the can plan for the provision of of seven regional volumes that, State Government, through the services and infrastructure, such I e together with The 30-Year Plan Department of Planning and as transport, health, schools, and W for Greater Adelaide, make up Local Government (DPLG), in aged care and community facilities. the South Australian Planning collaboration with the Kangaroo At a local level, the regional Strategy. The regions covered Island Development Board1, volumes provide guidance in the regional volumes of the the Kangaroo Island Natural and resources for councils as Planning Strategy are: Kangaroo Resources Management Board they undertake their Strategic Island, Eyre and Western, Far and the Kangaroo Island Council. Management Plans and review North, Limestone Coast, Murray and amend their Development For more information about how and Mallee, Yorke and Mid North2 Plans. Development Plans contain the Plan was developed, see (see Map A1). Appendix 1. the zones, maps and explicit Kangaroo Island is part of the rules that specify what can and Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island cannot be done with land in SA Government Administrative a council area. Councils must Region, but for planning purposes ensure that their Development it is covered in a separate regional Plans are consistent with the volume of the Strategy. The land-use policies and directions Fleurieu Peninsula is covered of the relevant regional volume. in The 30-Year Plan for Greater The regional volumes also Adelaide. guide Development Plans and In the regional volumes the State Development Plan Amendments Government gives direction in unincorporated (out of council) on land use and development areas, as undertaken by the for the period 2010–2036. The Minister for Urban Development regional volumes set out how the and Planning. government proposes to balance The Structure Plans for the state’s population and economic growth major regional cities, including with the need to preserve the Mount Gambier, Port Augusta, environment and protect the Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and heritage, history and character Whyalla, flow from the regional volumes. 1 The Kangaroo Island Development Board 2 The Yorke and Mid North regions are currently became part of Regional Development covered in the South Australian Planning Strategy Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and as separate volumes. They will eventually be Kangaroo Island in 2009–10. combined into one volume. 2 Planning regions covered in the South Australian Planning Strategy Map A1 3 Chapter A The South Australian Planning Strategy is a requirement of The objectives of the Alignment with state section 22 of the Development regional volumes government policies Act 1993. The Minister for Urban To maximise the state’s The regional volumes of the South o Development and Planning is verv opportunities and respond to its Australian Planning Strategy responsible for the strategy’s challenges, the regional volumes provide a link between broad, preparation on behalf of the State of the South Australian Planning statewide planning aims and I e Government and for reporting to Strategy have three interlocking local, council-specific planning W the South Australian Parliament objectives. They are to: needs, and they work in tandem annually on its implementation. with key state policies, leading to Each