01What changes in Adelaide
PlanSA says tree-damaging activity involving a regulated or significant tree is development requiring approval, including removal, substantial pruning and root-system damage, subject to current exemptions. It tells owners to contact the council and use the property-specific planning system rather than rely on a visual guess. PlanSA’s application guidance also expects site information such as boundaries, existing trees, retaining walls, services and proposed ground levels where relevant.
That gives an Adelaide campaign a practical form structure: identify tree uncertainty, cut and fill, wall dimensions, access and services before design. Gawler, Tea Tree Gully, Marion and Onkaparinga have separate council and travel contexts, so the provider should advertise genuine zones and avoid one approval claim.
Water-conscious gardens need species and irrigation suited to the site, but “native”, “low water” or mulch alone cannot guarantee plant survival or a quantified saving. Structural, drainage, electrical, pool and tree work must be assigned to the appropriately authorised people and the quote should say whether plans, engineering, approvals and establishment care are included.
