The Plan for Adelaide Airport ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 103 The Plan for Adelaide Airport 7 11 Land Use Plan Services Infrastructure Sets out the Land Use Plan for Adelaide Airport, which Outlines the existing and future service is used to guide all on-airport development and is infrastructure requirements for Adelaide Airport. used to assess non-aviation development proposals. 8 12 Safeguarding the Airport Aviation Development Provides the measures required for Describes the Aviation Development Plans for both safeguarding the ongoing operations and airfield and terminal facilities. growth of Adelaide Airport. 9 13 Commercial Development Aircraft Noise Outlines the proposed airport commercial Outlines current and future aircraft noise exposure developments within the first eight years of the for areas surrounding Adelaide Airport and details Master Plan. AAL’s approach to aircraft noise management. 10 14 Ground Transport Plan Environment Strategy Outlines the Ground Transport Plan for Adelaide Outlines the Environment Strategy and the Airport based on the infrastructure needed to cater objectives for environmental management, the for increased travel to the airport for passengers, impacts of aviation operations on the environment employees, freight and commercial vehicles. It and AAL’s approach to prevent, control and reduce sets out the actions required to address the environmental impacts. forecast increases in vehicle trips to and within Adelaide Airport. 104 ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 7 Land Use Plan ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 105 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Adelaide Airport Business District Supporting its role as a major transport, employment The Adelaide Airport Business District, previously and economic hub, Adelaide Airport is a major ‘activity known as the Airport (Adelaide) Zone, covers the centre’ within Metropolitan Adelaide. 785-hectare area of land leased to AAL under the Airports Act. Land-use planning is a critical element of the Master Plan as it provides the overall planning intent The Adelaide Airport Business District provides the for Adelaide Airport. It includes land-use strategies over-arching land-use planning policies for the airport and objectives for development, and also considers which are guided by the development objectives as the State and local planning policies surrounding outlined in Chapter 5. the airport. Adelaide Airport is recognised as a gateway to This Land Use Plan is a revision and update of the Adelaide and South Australia, providing a significant 2014 Master Plan’s Land Use Plan. These changes service, community and economic benefit to allow Adelaide Airport to continue to meet the needs Metropolitan Adelaide and to South Australia. of the local and regional areas, while aligning with the Future development will continue to provide positive South Australian planning system. benefits by: The Land Use Plan guides development at • Maintaining the airport as the international, national Adelaide Airport to ensure the operational integrity and regional gateway to South Australia and economic viability of the airport is not compromised, while maintaining compatibility • Enhancing the airport as a key element of the with adjacent land uses. State’s transport infrastructure • Facilitating the movement of passengers and time-sensitive freight • Contributing to the viability of the airport as a business enterprise through the provision of commercial, retail and industrial activities • Continuing to provide an employment and economic hub for the western suburbs of Adelaide and beyond 106 ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 7.2.1. Precinct Planning The Adelaide Airport Business District is divided into precincts (smaller sub-areas of the Adelaide Airport Business District), which contain additional specific policies relevant to each identified area. The precincts are shown in Table 7-1 and Figure 7-1. To guide the developments within each precinct, each precinct is defined by the following: • Objective: Describes the purpose of the precinct • Desired Character: Provides a description of the intent of the precinct • Principles of Development Control: Provides a Structure Plan for the precinct, outlining a spatial representation of the policy areas, major access and greenways • Procedural Matters: Guides the types of land uses appropriate to the precinct. The Procedural Matters include: – Envisaged (suitable forms of development) uses – Non-Complying (incompatible forms of development) uses PRECINCT AREA TOTAL C7 AREA OF AIRPORT Runways Precinct 367 hectares 47% Terminals & 165 hectares 21% Business Precinct Airport East 56 hectares 7% Precinct Morphett Precinct 82 hectares 11% Tapleys Precinct 40 hectares 5% West Beach 56 hectares 7% Precinct Torrens Precinct 19 hectares 2% Table 7-1: Adelaide Airport Business District Precincts ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 107 TERMINALS & BUSINESS PRECINCT RUNWAYS PRECINCT Road Marion Terminal 1 Airport Road TORRENS PRECINCT Sir Donald Bradman Drive Burbridge Road TAPLEYS PRECINCT Richmond Road Runway 12/30 West Beach Road Runway 05/23 Tapleys Hill Road Hill Tapleys WEST BEACH PRECINCT AIRPORT EAST PRECINCT MORPHETT PRECINCT Morphett Road Morphett Anzac Highway m 0 300 600 LEGEND ADELAIDE AIRPORT PRECINCTS Adelaide Airport Business Watercourses Runways Precincts Morphett Precinct District Boundary Arterial Roads Terminals & Business Tapleys Precinct Freehold Land Precinct West Beach Precinct Runways Local Roads Airport East Precinct Torrens Precinct Airport Terminal Figure 7-1: Adelaide Airport Business District Precinct Plan 108 ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 7.3. Precinct Land Use Plans 7.3.1. Runways Precinct The objective of the Runways Precinct is to provide an area accommodating the: • Safe and secure aircraft landing, take-off and taxiing operations for both fixed-wing and helicopter services • Aircraft navigational aids, radar and communications equipment and facilities • Aviation-related support industries, facilities, training, and emergency response services • Aquifer storage and recovery, and water-harvesting activities in suitable locations 7.3.1.1. Desired Character 7.3.1.2. Principles of Development Control The Runways Precinct is an area of the – Structure Plan airport primarily for the operation and movement Development should generally be in accordance with of aircraft and associated activities associated the Runways Precinct Structure Plan (Figure 7-2) and with runway facilities. the uses listed (Table 7-2). Development within the Runways Precinct should focus on aviation needs, with related ancillary and support facilities enhancing the airport’s operation. C7 The Runways Precinct currently caters for existing runway infrastructure, therefore, when a decision on the timing of a future parallel runway is reached, the Runways Precinct boundary will be reviewed. ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 109 Sir Donald Bradman Drive Terminal 1 Burbridge Road Ingerson Street Richmond Road Runway 12/30 West Beach Road Marion oa Marion Airport oa Drive Sir Donal raan Runway 05/23 urbrige oa icon oa Runways 12/30 est eac oa Military Road Military Tapleys Hill Road Hill Tapleys Marion Road Marion Runways 12/30 Taples ill oa ill Taples Morpett oa Morpett Anac iga James Melrose Road m 0 350 700 Morphett Road Morphett LEGEND Airport Boundary Terminal Expansion Helicopter Operations Potential New Road Links Project Buffers/Greenways Potential New Airside Roads Precinct Boundary Watercourses Runway Related Activities Runways Arterial Roads Airport Terminal Local Roads Figure 7-2: Runways Precinct Structure Plan 110 ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 7.3.1.3. Procedural Matters Envisaged and Non-Complying Developments for the Runways Precinct are identified in Table 7-2. RUNWAYS PRECINCT USES ENVISAGED DEVELOPMENT NON-COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT Aircraft washdown Brand outlet centre and associated support retailing Ancillary development Bulky goods retailing Animal agistment for export purposes Childcare centre Area approach control centre Dwelling Aviation-related support industry Hotel Aviation fuel pipeline Motel Car parking Restaurant Communication facilities Retail showroom Earthworks or engineering works Service trade premises Emergency services facility Shop Emergency staging area Waste transfer station Environmental protection works C7 Farming* Fire-fighting and rescue facilities Helicopter landing and parking Horticulture Renewable energy installations Runway-related activities/ facilities Soil treatment facility Taxi holding area, amenities and fuel depot Temporary uses and structures Weather and atmospheric testing facilities * Note: Trialling and developing crops as environmental improvements for runway performance through lowered temperatures. Table 7-2: Runways Precinct Land Use Procedural Matters ADELAIDE AIRPORT / MASTER PLAN 2019 111 7.3.2. Terminals & Business Precinct The objective of the Terminals & Business Precinct is to provide: • An area focused on accommodating facilities for the safe, efficient and economic handling of aircraft, passengers and freight and related services; and support activities such as car parking and storage, hotel accommodation, hospitality, retailing and offices • Development of office, commercial, retail and industrial facilities that contribute to the viability of the airport as a major business hub for the western suburbs and Metropolitan Adelaide • An area accommodating business, education, technology and research facilities in an office park-like setting, allowing suitable