Sellicks Hill Old Closed Roads - proposed land revocation

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Community Engagement concluded Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Council has received a proposal from Ashley Park Pastoral, a farming property at Sellicks Hill, to purchase 4 old road reserves that run through their land.

These road reserves are Closed Roads that are no longer used as public roads. Many rural properties still contain these old surveyed road corridors which over time have become part of surrounding farmland and are not accessible to the public because they run through private property.

The land involved in this proposal is legally described as Allotments C, D, E and F in Road Plan 1635. When the Local Government Act 1999 came into effect, land like this was automatically classified as community land.

Council has assessed these unused road reserves and determined they are surplus to Council’s needs. Because of this, Council is considering a proposal to revoke the community land classification so the land can be sold to the adjoining property owner.

Why consultation is required

Community land cannot be sold unless its classification is formally revoked through a process set out in the Local Government Act.

This process requires Council to:

  • prepare a Community Land Revocation Report

  • consult with the community

  • consider all submissions received before making a decision.

If Council decides to proceed after consultation, the proposal must also be approved by the Minister for Local Government before the land can be sold.

Importantly, declaring land 'surplus does not mean it will automatically be sold. The revocation process ensures the proposal is transparent and that community views are considered before any decisions are made.

Council is now inviting the community to review the Community Land Revocation Report and share feedback on the proposal.

This is your opportunity to tell us:

  • whether you support or oppose the proposed revocation

  • what factors Council should consider when making its decision.

Your feedback will help Council understand local perspectives and ensure any decision considers the long-term interests of the community.

This community consultation program concluded Wednesday 29 April 2026

The Community Land Revocation Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 194 of the Local Government Act 1999 and is available to download from this page. Copies are also available to view at the Council Office, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

How you can participate

  • Ask a question here at Your Say Yankalilla
  • Complete the Submission Form online here or pick up a hard copy from Council
  • Provide a written submission by email to participate@yankalilla.sa.gov.au, post to PO Box 9, Yankalilla SA 5203 or deliver it to Council
  • Prefer a conversation? Contact Council staff on (08) 8558 0200 to arrange a time to discuss.

Community Engagement concluded Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Council has received a proposal from Ashley Park Pastoral, a farming property at Sellicks Hill, to purchase 4 old road reserves that run through their land.

These road reserves are Closed Roads that are no longer used as public roads. Many rural properties still contain these old surveyed road corridors which over time have become part of surrounding farmland and are not accessible to the public because they run through private property.

The land involved in this proposal is legally described as Allotments C, D, E and F in Road Plan 1635. When the Local Government Act 1999 came into effect, land like this was automatically classified as community land.

Council has assessed these unused road reserves and determined they are surplus to Council’s needs. Because of this, Council is considering a proposal to revoke the community land classification so the land can be sold to the adjoining property owner.

Why consultation is required

Community land cannot be sold unless its classification is formally revoked through a process set out in the Local Government Act.

This process requires Council to:

  • prepare a Community Land Revocation Report

  • consult with the community

  • consider all submissions received before making a decision.

If Council decides to proceed after consultation, the proposal must also be approved by the Minister for Local Government before the land can be sold.

Importantly, declaring land 'surplus does not mean it will automatically be sold. The revocation process ensures the proposal is transparent and that community views are considered before any decisions are made.

Council is now inviting the community to review the Community Land Revocation Report and share feedback on the proposal.

This is your opportunity to tell us:

  • whether you support or oppose the proposed revocation

  • what factors Council should consider when making its decision.

Your feedback will help Council understand local perspectives and ensure any decision considers the long-term interests of the community.

This community consultation program concluded Wednesday 29 April 2026

The Community Land Revocation Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 194 of the Local Government Act 1999 and is available to download from this page. Copies are also available to view at the Council Office, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

How you can participate

  • Ask a question here at Your Say Yankalilla
  • Complete the Submission Form online here or pick up a hard copy from Council
  • Provide a written submission by email to participate@yankalilla.sa.gov.au, post to PO Box 9, Yankalilla SA 5203 or deliver it to Council
  • Prefer a conversation? Contact Council staff on (08) 8558 0200 to arrange a time to discuss.

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Community Engagement concluded Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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  • Share What is the motivation behind Purchasing the relevant "Old Closed Roads" and Revoking the "Community Land Classification"? Is the neighbouring farmer planning to Subdivide and Develop the Property? Will this, in effect, lessen the spectacular Sea Scape View from Main South Road as it navigates Sellicks Hill, in the same way the Giant Buddha Statue and corresponding Temple, already have, to some extent? I hereby object to the giving away of any Community Land in general especially when reasoning is so vague. on Facebook Share What is the motivation behind Purchasing the relevant "Old Closed Roads" and Revoking the "Community Land Classification"? Is the neighbouring farmer planning to Subdivide and Develop the Property? Will this, in effect, lessen the spectacular Sea Scape View from Main South Road as it navigates Sellicks Hill, in the same way the Giant Buddha Statue and corresponding Temple, already have, to some extent? I hereby object to the giving away of any Community Land in general especially when reasoning is so vague. on Twitter Share What is the motivation behind Purchasing the relevant "Old Closed Roads" and Revoking the "Community Land Classification"? Is the neighbouring farmer planning to Subdivide and Develop the Property? Will this, in effect, lessen the spectacular Sea Scape View from Main South Road as it navigates Sellicks Hill, in the same way the Giant Buddha Statue and corresponding Temple, already have, to some extent? I hereby object to the giving away of any Community Land in general especially when reasoning is so vague. on Linkedin Email What is the motivation behind Purchasing the relevant "Old Closed Roads" and Revoking the "Community Land Classification"? Is the neighbouring farmer planning to Subdivide and Develop the Property? Will this, in effect, lessen the spectacular Sea Scape View from Main South Road as it navigates Sellicks Hill, in the same way the Giant Buddha Statue and corresponding Temple, already have, to some extent? I hereby object to the giving away of any Community Land in general especially when reasoning is so vague. link

    What is the motivation behind Purchasing the relevant "Old Closed Roads" and Revoking the "Community Land Classification"? Is the neighbouring farmer planning to Subdivide and Develop the Property? Will this, in effect, lessen the spectacular Sea Scape View from Main South Road as it navigates Sellicks Hill, in the same way the Giant Buddha Statue and corresponding Temple, already have, to some extent? I hereby object to the giving away of any Community Land in general especially when reasoning is so vague.

    VICTORIA! asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question.

    The four parcels in question are old closed roads that were formally closed in 1929 and have been used as part of the adjoining farming enterprise for many decades. They sit entirely within a privately owned primary production property and have no public access, recreational function, or strategic value for open space.

    The adjoining landowner has requested to purchase these parcels so that their parcel and title boundaries can be realigned to better reflect the long‑standing agricultural uses of the land. This forms part of their internal property planning and succession arrangements. Importantly, the owner already controls a large number of parcels that make up the existing farm. The purchase of the old closed roads is not required to enable any boundary realignments of the existing farm but their purchase will result in more logical and coherent boundaries rather than irregular or fragmented ones.

    Finally, the land is not being given away. If the community land classification is revoked, the land will be sold to the adjoining owner at market value in accordance with Council’s Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy.

  • Share If the roads are sold will the land be calculated into acerage and sold off at market value for rural acerage. If not it should not be just given away cheap to a land holder trying to claim It. on Facebook Share If the roads are sold will the land be calculated into acerage and sold off at market value for rural acerage. If not it should not be just given away cheap to a land holder trying to claim It. on Twitter Share If the roads are sold will the land be calculated into acerage and sold off at market value for rural acerage. If not it should not be just given away cheap to a land holder trying to claim It. on Linkedin Email If the roads are sold will the land be calculated into acerage and sold off at market value for rural acerage. If not it should not be just given away cheap to a land holder trying to claim It. link

    If the roads are sold will the land be calculated into acerage and sold off at market value for rural acerage. If not it should not be just given away cheap to a land holder trying to claim It.

    Dave asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question.

    If the land is sold, it will not be given away or transferred at a discounted rate. Any sale must follow Council’s Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy, which requires an independent valuation and that land be sold at its current market value. The valuer will assess the land in the same way as other rural acreage, taking into account its size, zoning and use. This ensures the community receives fair value and that the process is transparent and consistent.

  • Share Could this land be leased to other parties interested in developing it into growing native plants and vegetables rather than just selling it cheap to a land holder on Facebook Share Could this land be leased to other parties interested in developing it into growing native plants and vegetables rather than just selling it cheap to a land holder on Twitter Share Could this land be leased to other parties interested in developing it into growing native plants and vegetables rather than just selling it cheap to a land holder on Linkedin Email Could this land be leased to other parties interested in developing it into growing native plants and vegetables rather than just selling it cheap to a land holder link

    Could this land be leased to other parties interested in developing it into growing native plants and vegetables rather than just selling it cheap to a land holder

    Dave asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question.

    The land cannot be leased for alternative uses such as growing native plants or vegetables because it lies entirely within a privately owned primary production property and has been used in conjunction with that property for many decades. As the land is effectively enclosed within private farmland, Council cannot provide access to other parties or manage it as a leasable community asset. 

    If the community land classification is revoked, any sale would occur in accordance with Council’s Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy. This policy requires Council to sell the land at its current market value as determined by an independent valuer ensuring fairness, transparency and value for money for the community. The land would not be sold at a discounted rate.

  • Share Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. on Facebook Share Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. on Twitter Share Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. on Linkedin Email Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. link

    Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment.

    Michael Collins asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question.

    The parcels marked as Closed Roads C, D, E and F on Road Plan 1635 were closed as public roads in 1929, as confirmed by the Council report and Road Order dated 20 April 1929. Ownership was vested in Council as Reserved Land.

    Since these roads are already closed, the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991 does not apply. However, the parcels remain classified as Community Land under the Local Government Act 1999, as they were not excluded when the Act commenced.

    Council cannot dispose of or merge this land until the Community Land classification is revoked, following Section 194, which requires a Revocation Report, public consultation, consideration of submissions, and Ministerial approval.


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