Adelaide’s urban density in the inner western suburbs will be examined, with the State Government investigating future development areas.

Minister for Planning Nick Champion has initiated the Inner West Code Amendment, which will explore the appropriate maximum building height in strategic infill locations such as Port Road at Thebarton, the new Southwark development and the Hindmarsh triangle.

The code amendment will review policies guiding development in the State Significant Infill Areas identified in the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan to ensure opportunities for residential development are maximised.

The Greater Adelaide Regional Plan identifies strategic infill developments along key transport corridors and investigating higher density in areas like Hindmarsh.

The code amendment includes the Southwark development site which is currently being master planned by global design firm Arup and is set to feature up to 1300 new homes in the prominent infill location.

The maximum building height in parts of the former brewery site are just 3 and 4 storeys, despite adjacent maximum buildings heights of 6 storeys immediately west of the site and 8 storeys on the part of the site adjacent to Port Road, which limits the possibilities for the catalyst site.

Given Port Road’s proximity to the CBD, the Park Lands and existing public transport options the Government wants to maximise the housing yield along the major urban corridor.

The proposal supports the State Government’s commitment to responding to the current housing crisis, and will assist with the provision of housing choice, affordability, and supply close to the CBD.

The Government-led Code Amendment will review building heights in the Urban Corridor Zone along Henley Beach Road, following a recommendation from the Expert Panel’s review into the Planning System to bring certainty and ensure interfaces are better protected.