Muswellbrook Shire Council’s
draft Heritage LEP identifies buildings and structures, ranging from
private homes through to commercial buildings as heritage items. The
heritage provisions do not necessarily prohibit development but aim to
promote conservation of heritage by encouraging sympathetic development
of heritage items. Council may be consulted as to whether a property is
listed and what procedures for renovation or development should be
undertaken.
Council has engaged the services
of a Heritage Advisor who visits Council for two days every second month
to provide a free advisory service to the community in relation to
heritage issues. Appointments
with the Heritage Officer can be made through Council's Environmental
Services Department to discuss a wide range of issues from new colour
schemes to financial assistance for heritage projects. More information
concerning heritage issues is available by contacting the Environmental
Services Department.
