Under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA) the definition of "development" includes the demolition, removal, conversion, alteration or painting of, or addition to, a State heritage place or any other work that could materially affect the heritage value of the place. Such development requires authorisation but must be first be referred to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, who must respond to the proposal within two months. In practice, referrals are to the Heritage section of the South Australian Department for Environment and Water. Since the introduction of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA), the Minister now has greater authority to direct decision making about the alteration or demolition of a State Heritage Place. However the ultimate assessment decision rests with Council (or sometimes the State Commission Assessment Panel). See LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PLANNING generally.