Heritage Projects

The Shire has a rich and colourful history. Local heritage is a defining characteristic of the Shire. It needs to be understood, and is vital to the community’s sense of place and wellbeing.

The rich history of the Shire is embedded in the fabric of the Shire’s many heritage buildings and places. The Shire's vision is for these buildings and places to be protected, enhanced and celebrated. The Shire of Mundaring is committed to conserving and promoting its local heritage to ensure that its history is preserved for generations to come.

The Shire:

  • Has a Heritage Strategy, a Heritage List, a Local Heritage Survey and a Heritage Requirements for Planning Proposals Local Planning Policy.
  • Provides financial support to the Mundaring and Hills Historical Society,
  • Staff support a Cultural Advisory Group, which includes Heritage representatives.

The Shire in considering an application for planning approval is to have due regard to the conservation of any place that has been entered in the State Heritage Register, or which is included in the Shire’s Heritage List or Local Heritage Survey.

Other Shire decisions that could be informed by the Local Heritage Survey might include activities to interpret or promote heritage places, or provide material for information or education.

Updates on heritage related Shire projects will be provided in the Latest News and Timeline sections below when necessary. If you have any queries please contact the Shire's Planning Services on 9290 6740 or via shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au

Local Heritage List Review

The Shire has commenced the process of reviewing its Heritage List (HL), which was first adopted in March 2016. The Shire's current HL can be found in the Document Library section of this site.

The Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015 require local governments to establish and maintain a heritage list to identify places in the district that are of cultural heritage significance and worthy of built heritage conservation.

The HL relies on the Local Heritage Survey (LHS) to identify the most significant heritage places in the Shire that warrant protection. The draft (updated) HL will be prepared once the Shire's draft LHS has been adopted.

Updates will be provided in the Latest News and Timeline sections of this site.

Should you have any queries please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section on this site, or contact the Shire’s Planning Services on 9290 6740 or via shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au

Local Heritage Survey Review

At its meeting held on 10 September 2024, Council endorsed the Shire's draft Local Heritage Survey (LHS) for advertising. The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here

The Heritage Act 2018 requires each local government to prepare and maintain a survey (LHS) of places in its district that in its opinion are, or may become, of cultural heritage significance.

The consultation period in relation to the draft LHS has concluded. Thank you to everyone who provided comments. Submissions received are being collated and will be considered prior to presenting the draft LHS back to Council.

Should you have any queries please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section on this site, or contact the Shire’s Planning Services on 9290 6740 or via shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au

The Shire of Mundaring is committed to conserving and promoting its local heritage to ensure that its history is preserved for generations to come, therefore, it is preparing (or has completed) the projects below. The anticipated completion dates (if shown) being in accordance with the Shire’s Council Plan 2024-2034 which can be viewed here

  • Heritage Strategy

    Adopted by Council in July 2024

  • Heritage Requirements for Planning Proposals Local Planning Policy

    Adopted by Council in September 2024

  • Local Heritage Survey Review

    Anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025/2026

    Stage 1

    Invite nominations for new places, for existing places to be removed, and for amendments to current places in the Local Heritage Survey (LHS) - Completed October 2023

    Stage 2 

    Establish LHS Review Working Group - Completed December 2023

    Stage 3

    Appoint Heritage Consultant - Completed January 2024

    Stage 4

    Review of current LHS and preparation of draft (revised) LHS - Completed August 2024

    Stage 5

    Council endorsement (for consultation) - Completed September 2024

    Stage 6

    Public advertising - Completed October 2024
    Stage 7

    Where necessary, modifications made to draft LHS as a result of comments received during the advertising period - Completed November 2024

    Stage 8 

    Council consideration for adoption - Current stage

     

     

  • Local Heritage List Review

    Stage 1

    Preparation of Heritage List (HL) document in format consistent with Heritage Council WA Guidelines - Current stage

    Stage 2

    Preparation of draft (updated) HL, once revised LHS is adopted by Council.

    Stage 3

    Council endorsement (for consultation)

    Stage 4

    Public advertising 

    Stage 5

    If necessary, modifications made to draft HL as a result of comments received during the advertising period.

    Stage 6 

    Council consideration for adoption