Heritage
The Local Heritage Survey (formerly known as the Local Government Inventory, Municipal Inventory or a Municipal Heritage Inventory) is a document that refers to buildings and places which have cultural heritage significance. 
Every local government in Western Australia is required under Heritage of Western Australia 2018 to have a Local Heritage Survey, which must be reviewed periodically.
The City of Busselton is currently reviewing the Local Heritage Survey 2013 (formerly Municipal Heritage Inventory). The review of the LHS will comprise of a detailed analysis of the current LHS documentation and list, as well as any new submissions that present themselves. The City has engaged an external heritage consultant to undertake the review.
The draft copy of the updated Local Heritage Survey is now complete and a report to Council will be published in the Agenda for the July Ordinary Council Meeting at the close of business 18 July 2024. After the Ordinary Council Meeting on 31 July 2024, there will be a period of consultation, where the community will have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the updated document.
The City’s Current Heritage List (2014), is part of the City’s Local Planning Scheme and comprises the best places on the Local Heritage Survey.
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.