Inner-city Adelaide suburb rezoned for 20-storey apartments

The change could see up to 200 additional homes in Adelaide’s central fringe. 

The South Australian government has adopted the Glenside Urban Corridor (Living) code amendment, which could enable up to 200 new homes in a development in Glenside – an inner-city suburb five kilometres south of Adelaide’s CBD.  

Under the amendment, the maximum height for buildings has increased from eight storeys to 20 storeys in parts of a site owned by developer Cedar Woods.  

The $400 million site is close to the nearby Adelaide Park Lands and is set to provide more housing in Adelaide’s city fringes, following approval to increase the height of the Royal Hotel Development in Kent Town and the Inner West Code Amendment to allow construction of the Southwark Development.

The entire site itself, which used to house the former Glenside Hospital, is redeveloping slowly and already has apartments under construction called Elegan.  

Fully developed, the site is set to be home to 1000 dwellings. The developer has also committed 29.5% of the site to green areas.  

SA minister for housing and urban development Nick Champion said the rezoning improves the private sector’s capacity to increase housing supply in an important city pocket.

“The Greater Adelaide Regional Plan identifies key state significant infill areas which maximise housing opportunities in strategic locations,” Mr Champion said.  

“We are doing so while maintaining generous open space and access to Adelaide Park Lands – and ensuring Glenside will continue to offer a great lifestyle for the local community.  

“This change is about finding the right balance between respecting what makes Glenside special for residents, and ensuring Adelaide can grow and meet the needs of future generations.”  

The decision comes after extensive community consultation, which raised concerns about how higher-density zoning would  impact the “existing character and amenity” of the area, according to the City of Burnside.  

In response to this community feedback, the government said the amendment has restricted heights to 20 storeys, “providing certainty to the community”.  

The Urban Development Institute of Australia said the decision will deliver additional housing in areas close to central areas, existing roads and public transport.  

“The state government is to be commended for its careful consideration of all matters related to this Code Amendment and for delivering an outcome that will facilitate private investment, economic activity, and much needed additional housing,” UDIA South Australia chief executive Liam Golding said.  

The Property Council of Australia also described the area as well placed to accommodate more housing. 

“This location on the fringe of our amazing parklands is primed for development, next to existing infrastructure, jobs and amenity, future residents will activate the parklands and bring great vibrancy to the area,” Property Council SA executive director Bruce Djite said.  

“The government is demonstrating that increasing housing supply is at the top of their list and this is a strong signal to the market that infill is welcomed and a crucial piece of the housing supply puzzle.”  

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