Heritage publications and resources
Heritage in the ACT is managed by the ACT Heritage Council.
The following resources help understand the ACT's heritage processes, laws and policies.
About heritage in the ACT
- Learn more about the ACT Heritage Council.
- Learn about heritage in the ACT [PDF 484.6 KB].
- Understand heritage agreements [PDF 213.0 KB].
- Read about heritage guidelines [PDF 397.2 KB].
- Debunk the myths of heritage listing [PDF 590.6 KB].
- Find the Aboriginal site types in the ACT [PDF 804.8 KB].
Understand the heritage registration process
- Explore the heritage listing process flowchart [PDF 1006.7 KB].
- Learn how heritage is determined [PDF 271.0 KB].
- Learn how heritage is registered [PDF 801.4 KB].
- Learn what decisions can be appealed and reviewed [PDF 245.8 KB].
- Understand the impact of heritage listing on residential property values [PDF 182.8 KB].
- Understand how heritage affects planning and development [PDF 244.9 KB].
Heritage policies
These policies guide how the ACT Government manages heritage in the ACT:
- Heritage assessment policy
- Cultural Heritage reporting policy
- Conservation Management Plan - Guiding Principles
General Conservation Policies:
- Policy 1 - External solar, water, air conditioning and other services in heritage places
- Policy 2 - Hedges in heritage precincts
- Policy 3 - Street furniture and utility services in heritage precincts
- Policy 5 - Demolition in heritage places
- Policy 6 - Loose fill asbestos in heritage places
Note: General Conservation Policy 4 is not in use.
Forms and fees
Remember to provide as much information as possible when completing these forms. The Heritage Council may return incomplete forms and ask for more information.
Contact
ACT Heritage Unit
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: heritage@act.gov.au