Building & Development Approvals
Building Approvals
Building and construction activities occurring on airport require approval from both Adelaide Airport and the Airport Building Controller (ABC)
Building Applications
Introduction
Building activity on Adelaide Airport is subject to statutory controls under the Airports Act 1996 and the Airports (Building Control) Regulations.
Any works of a building nature must be approved by both Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) and the Airport Building Controller (ABC) prior to the commencement of works.
Submission of Application
Separate applications are to be submitted to the:
1. Adelaide Airport Limited: Applications should include the appropriate application form and all supporting documentation.
Building Activity Application Package Adelaide and Parafield Airports
Adelaide and Parafield Airports Building Activity Application
Once completed please submit the application to:
Adelaide Airport Limited, Building Approvals Officer
Email: buildingapprovals@aal.com.au
Telephone: (08) 8308 9211
2. Airport Building Controller: Applications via ABCO Online, click here.
Note: The Adelaide Airport / Parafield Airport Building Application approval process can take up to 28 days from the time the fee has been paid and all supporting documentation has been provided. It’s advisable to consider this timeframe when planning your submission, as expedited approvals are generally not feasible.
Before issuing Building Consent, the Adelaide Airport / Parafield Airport Environment Department is required to review and approve contractor Construction Environmental Management Plans, where applicable. For further information please refer to the Construction Environmental Management Guideline.
Register of Current Building Applications and Approvals
The register of current Building Applications contains details of all applications received by Adelaide Airport/ Parafield Airport as required under the Airports Act.
Development Approvals
Development approval is the first step in the approvals process and ensures that activity occurring is consistent with the Adelaide Airport Master Plan 2019, best-practice design and landscaping principles and the National Airport’s Safeguarding Framework (NASF)
Development Approval
Development approval is required to ensure that activities occurring on airport land are consistent with the Master Plan, deliver high quality outcomes aligned with Adelaide Airport’s vision and ensure that the potential impacts of a proposal have been considered. Approval is required for both new development and in some cases, modifications to existing development across Adelaide Airport’s precincts. A summary of the approval process is outlined in the Development Matrix.
