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Heritage

Heritage Policy

How Council recognises, protects, and manages heritage places for current and future generations.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: I, Shane Grocke, am rewriting this policy in plain English so you can quickly understand what it is about and what conditions usually apply. This is a guide only — the official Council policy and any permit conditions are what you must rely on.

What this policy is about

This policy explains how Council recognises, protects, and manages heritage places. It supports the long-term protection of important places for current and future generations.

Why heritage is important

Heritage places provide benefits for the community. These benefits include cultural, social, environmental, and economic value. They also help create identity and attract visitors to the area.

Policy objectives

Identify and protect heritage places
Keep heritage places safe for current and future generations
Manage Council-owned heritage buildings effectively
Encourage reuse of heritage buildings while keeping their value
Work with property owners to support heritage conservation
Encourage high-quality workmanship in heritage work
Increase community awareness about heritage
Consider funding programs to support heritage

Council's approach to heritage

Council supports:

  • Protecting and enhancing heritage places
  • Adaptive reuse of buildings (using them in new ways)
  • Keeping heritage values while supporting economic use
  • Using traditional building methods where appropriate

Working with owners

Council works with property owners to protect heritage places. Partnerships help support investment and long-term maintenance.

Complaints & Review

You can make a complaint in writing to the Chief Executive Officer.

This policy is reviewed regularly, normally every four years or when needed.

Contact Council

District Council of Yankalilla
1 Charles Street, Yankalilla SA 5203
Phone: (08) 8558 0200

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