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  which must be reviewed periodically. 

Click the link below to view Heritage related documents for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

Heritage documents

 

Development Approval is required for the demolition and/or development of all properties identified on the Heritage List.

For these properties, the Shire will work together with property owners and developers to ensure the best outcome for everyone. Development will be assessed in accordance with LUP10 Bridgetown Special Design Heritage Precinct Statement of Planning Policy 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 Shire.

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