Heritage
The Local Heritage Survey, Heritage List, and Local Planning Policy 4.3 – Heritage Conservation collectively form the foundation for preserving and managing heritage sites within the City of Busselton, ensuring their protection and thoughtful integration into our community's development.
Under the Heritage of Western Australia Act 2018, all local governments in Western Australia must maintain and periodically review a Local Heritage Survey and Hertiage List.
The City of Busselton is currently updating its heritage documentation, including the Local Heritage Survey (LHS), Heritage List, and Local Planning Policy 4.3 – Heritage Conservation. This review involves a thorough analysis of the existing properties listed in the LHS and Heritage List, as well as any new submissions. An external heritage consultant has been engaged to assist with this review.
The review of these documents and drafts Local Heritage Survey, Heritage List, and Local Planning Policy 4.3 – Heritage Conservation are now complete. A report was presented to the Council in the July Ordinary Council Agenda. On July 31, 2024, the Council approved the documentation for public advertising. The community now has the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the updated documents.
To view the draft documentation and provide feedback, please visit the City’s Your Say Platform via the link below.
Heritage Review 2024 | Your Say Busselton
The current Local Heritage Survey (2013), previously known as the MHI, and the City’s Current Heritage List (2014), which is part of the Local Planning Scheme, are still available for review.
Development Approval is required for the demolition and/or development of all properties identified on the Heritage List.
For these properties, the City will work together with property owners and developers to ensure the best outcome for everyone. Development will be assessed in accordance with Local Planning Policy 4.3 – Heritage Conservation.
Please note that there are no formal development restrictions for properties on the Local Heritage Survey that are not included on the Heritage List. Owners are free to develop their properties in accordance with normal planning scheme provisions which apply to all properties in the City.
Places of high cultural significance may also be included on the State Heritage Register. To find out more information visit Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage – State Register or search the State Register of Heritage Places.
For all enquiries please call Statutory Planning on 08 9781 0444.