What's happening
In April 2026, we received a request from residents within Oakbank, to rename the private road currently known as 6 Smith Street, Oakbank. The residents have requested the road be renamed to “Anerley Lane” to provide clarity for residents living on the lane way for mail/deliveries and emergency services access. Council has a legislative process to review and address the naming of private roads, and the policy can be viewed on the Adelaide Hills Council website or under our Documents Library.
The policy states that any renaming of private roads requires:
- Notification to councillors in relation to the proposal (Report to Council).
- Notification to residents/property owners within a defined catchment of the reserve or public place, or where a name change affects a local road or place which is often given as a reference for access.
- Notification in the local press and via social media, inviting public comment on the proposal will occur.
Why Anerley Lane?
Three of the housing blocks on 6 Smith Street were divided from a property located on Onkaparinga Valley Road that has historic significance in Oakbank and is called 'Anerley House'. The private lane currently has a street sign for Anerley Lane however the formal name change process has not yet been completed in order to formally recognise this road as Anerley Lane.
How can I provide feedback?
We are seeking your feedback on the proposal to rename the private road located at 6 Smith Street in Oakbank to Anerley Lane. You can provide your feedback by:
- Completing the online feedback form below.
- Sending an email to engage@ahc.sa.gov.au.
- Posting your feedback to 63 Mount Barker Road Stirling SA 5152.
- Giving us a call on 8408 0400.
- Collecting a hardcopy feedback form from Woodside Library during opening hours.
Community engagement is open until Tuesday 12 May 2026.
If you need assistance to provide your feedback, or have any questions about this engagement, please email engage@ahc.sa.gov.au or call 8408 0400.
