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Welcome to the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP)

The State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) is appointed by the State Planning Commission to undertake assessment functions on their behalf.

The SCAP consists of six members with planning and development expertise who are appointed by the State Planning Commission.

On 1 August 2017, the SCAP assumed the functions, powers and duties of the former Development Assessment Commission (DAC) on 1 August 2017.

From 26 March 2020, SCAP's meeting protocols have changed in response to COVID-19. Anyone displaying any form of illness or feeling unwell must not attend SCAP meetings for the forseeable future.

Role of the Panel

The State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) is established under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.

The SCAP independently assess and determine certain development applications in South Australia, as delegated by the State Planning Commission.

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Meet the members

The State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) includes six members appointed by the State Planning Commission.

The members are selected from various fields of expertise in the planning and development industry.

Current members