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SA Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court — Originating Application

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Form number: Form 5G

Lodges an appeal against a planning, development, or environment-related administrative decision in the South Australian ERD Court, which is the specialist tribunal for planning, heritage, environment, and resource disputes in SA.

Issuing authority

Environment, Resources and Development Court of South Australia (Courts Administration Authority)

Official source

courts.sa.gov.au

Cost

Varies — see ERD Court General Fees schedule at courts.sa.gov.au

Deadline

Time limits vary by the enabling Act under which the appeal is brought — commonly 30 days from the date of the decision. Check the specific Act.

How to apply

  1. Identify the decision you wish to appeal (e.g. Development Assessment Commission refusal, council decision, environment protection order) and confirm the ERD Court has jurisdiction under the relevant SA Act.
  2. Download the relevant originating application form from the Courts SA website — most planning/development appeals use Form 5G (Appeal Against Administrative Decision — Development) or Form 2AD (Originating Application).
  3. Complete the form with full particulars of the decision, the grounds of appeal, and the orders sought.
  4. Prepare supporting documents including a copy of the decision being appealed, any plans, and any affidavit evidence.
  5. File the completed form and supporting documents with the ERD Court Registry at the Lower Ground Floor, Sir Samuel Way Building, 241–259 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000, or by post to GPO Box 2465, Adelaide SA 5001.
  6. Pay the applicable filing fee as listed on the ERD Court General Fees schedule on the courts.sa.gov.au website.
  7. Serve a copy of the application on the original decision-maker and any other named respondents as required by the ERD Court Rules.
  8. Attend any directions hearing listed by the Court to confirm the programming of the appeal, including mediation, expert witness steps, and hearing date.

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