Questions to Candidates in the City of Unley – 2022 State election

Protecting valued built and natural heritage in the City of Unley

In view of the upcoming elections in South Australia, FOCUS (Friends of the City of Unley Society Inc) is seeking candidates’ views about protecting our historic built heritage and a green urban environment. Your responses will be circulated to our membership as well as other community groups. We request that you complete this questionnaire, which is being sent to all candidates in the City of Unley.

Please provide up to 3 paragraphs in response to each question and

RETURN BY 28th FEBRUARY by email to focusonunley@gmail.com.

1. FOCUS is concerned that our built and natural heritage is under assault in this state, not just in Unley but also further afield, with examples such as Ayers House, Martindale Hall and the Parklands under threat. It appears that residential and commercial buildings which chronicle our history, and are much valued by residents, are no longer valued by government and the development industry.
   • What specific legislative changes will you pursue to restore/improve heritage protection in SA?
   • What is the most significant change you would like to see made to the current SA planning legislation?
2. Implementation of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (PDI) Act 2016
   and Planning & Design Code has removed legislative protection for much of the older stone and brick housing stock in Unley. For example, items which were previously considered ‘contributory items’ can now more easily be demolished, accelerating the loss of valued character and buildings MORE…

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