SACAT can review certain decisions made under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) Regulations 2019.

Types of decisions SACAT can review

SACAT can review decisions about the accreditation of planning and building professionals made by the Chief Executive of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, including:

  • refusing to grant an accreditation
  • imposing a condition on an accreditation
  • varying a condition of an accreditation
  • refusing an application to vary a condition of an accreditation
  • refusing to continue an accreditation
  • altering the accreditation of an accredited professional to a lower level of accreditation
  • cancelling or suspending an accreditation.

Applying for a review

An application for review of a decision must be lodged within 28 days after the making of the decision.

Before applying to SACAT for a review of a decision you must:

  • have a copy of the decision which you want to challenge – you should include this with your application
  • ensure you are ready to pay the required fee for making an application.

1. Start an online application.

2. In the keyword field type the word ‘planning’ as shown below.

3.Scroll down to select the correct application type as per step 3. If you are not sure you have selected the correct application type, you can hover over the ‘question mark’ on the right-hand side to see a brief description.

4. Attach a copy of the decision you are seeking to review. You can do this by either:

  • uploading a copy of the decision with your online application
  • emailing the decision to us at sacat@sacat.sa.gov.au
  • post the decision to us at GPO Box 2361 Adelaide SA 5001.

You will need to quote your tracking code or file number when sending any correspondence to SACAT.

There is a filing fee applicable for this type of application.

Payment can be made online by credit card at the time of completing the online form, or by using one of the other options outlined in the payment section of the application form.

Current fees and information about payment methods and fee waiver options

I need more help

If you have further questions call SACAT on 1800 723 767.

A staff member from SACAT can also help you complete your application over the phone.

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