Park Lands Improvements - Landlord Consent Request
Landowner consent process
If you are a head lessee or licensee of a City of Adelaide property and wish to carry out works within your leased or licensed area, you must obtain landowner consent before starting.
This approval ensures all proposed works are consistent with lease conditions and help protect the heritage, safety and amenity of the Adelaide Park Lands and Council assets.
Subtenants or third parties are not eligible to apply.
When landowner consent is required
Landowner consent is required before undertaking any temporary or permanent physical changes to Council land or facilities.
Examples include:
· Structural alterations or additions
· Installation of lighting, irrigation systems or fencing
· Permanent or semi-permanent signage
· Landscaping or vegetation works
· Works involving underground services, footings or external connections
If you’re unsure whether landowner consent is required or would like in-principle support before seeking quotes or completing the form, contact your Leasing & Licensing Coordinator to discuss your proposal.
Landowner consent at a glance
The process typically follows 5 key stages:
Before you apply, ensure you have:
- A clear scope of works
- A site plan or map showing the proposed works location
- Itemised quotes (including GST)
For significant or high-impact works (e.g. large-scale, high-cost, or likely to attract public interest), early contact is strongly encouraged. These proposals may require additional approvals such as Council resolution or advice from Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority.
Note: All proposed works must be consistent with the permitted use and located within the leased or licensed area.
Once your application is submitted:
- You’ll receive an acknowledgment within five business days
- City staff may arrange a site inspection
- Your proposal will be reviewed by relevant internal teams
Key assessment considerations:
- Visual and environmental impact
- Potential to limit future use or access
- Consistency with the Community Land Management Plan and other relevant strategies
Complex or significant proposals may take up to 12 weeks depending on meeting schedules and complexity.
Some projects may also require Development Approval (DA) under State legislation.
If this applies, the City of Adelaide will help you understand what’s needed as part of your landowner consent application.
Our team will work with Development Services to check whether your proposed works trigger any planning or building approval requirements.
If a DA is needed, we’ll guide you through the next steps to make the process as smooth as possible.
You should also confirm your obligations by reviewing the PlanSA website or contacting the Development Services Team:
Typical timeframes:
- Planning Consent – around 6 weeks
- Building Consent (if required) – an additional 4 weeks
- Complex applications referred to State agencies or public notification may take longer
You will receive written notification confirming whether your application is:
- Approved (with or without conditions)
- Requires further information
- Declined
Landowner consent is valid for 24 months from the approval date.
However, it is preferred that you advise your Leasing & Licensing Coordinator if there are any changes to your project timeframe. A new application may be required after this period
All approved works must be:
- Undertaken by qualified professionals
- Compliant with all relevant approvals and conditions
- Completed to the satisfaction of the City of Adelaide
Your responsibilities include:
- Ongoing maintenance of new infrastructure
- Providing compliance documents (e.g. certifications, warranties)
- Indemnifying the City of Adelaide against liabilities resulting from the works
When works are complete, contact your Leasing & Licensing Coordinator to arrange a final site inspection.