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Heritage Plaques Program

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The Heritage Plaques Program celebrates and highlights the rich history of our community by installing plaques on designated Local Heritage Places (LHPs).

Heritage Property Plaque TemplateHeritage plaques identify properties as part of our local heritage and provide a brief history of the building. Each plaque also includes a QR code, allowing visitors to scan and access more detailed information about the property online.

This is an ongoing program, and we encourage eligible property owners to participate.

For more information and to register for a plaque, please refer to the step-by-step process below. 

How the Heritage Plaque Program works

Before submitting an application, please download and read the Heritage Plaques Program Procedure (PDF) to ensure you understand the full process.

Have questions? Scroll down the page to read the FAQ section.

  • Invitation to participate

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    The Council selects a precinct and contacts owners of Local Heritage Places, inviting them to register for a plaque.

  • Owners register interest

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    Owners can complete the online form below to request a plaque. Property owners outside of the selected precincts may also submit a request.

    Register for a heritage plaque online form >

  • Review and plaque installation

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    Council reviews applications, approves eligible properties, and arranges for plaque installation.

  • Mapping our local heritage (coming soon)

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    After installation, your plaque will be featured on an interactive online map. This will allow residents and visitors to explore our local history. When users click on a plaque icon, they’ll see a photo of the property, a brief history, and a link to more detailed information.

Frequently asked questons

Click on the dropdown boxes below to find answers to common questions or download the FAQ Document (PDF)

What is the Heritage Plaques Program?

The Heritage Plaques Program (the Program) is a collaboration with Local Heritage Place owners who wish to place a heritage plaque on their property to promote an
understanding and appreciation of the City’s built heritage

What do the plaques look like?

The oval-shaped plaques are made from vitreous enamel (280mm x 205mm) with a blue background and white customised text. The plaque content will include the place name or description of the Local Heritage Place, a brief description of its heritage significance, a QR Code to provide a link for further information about the property, and the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters logo.

Example of the template plaque design:

Heritage Property Plaque Template

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are the eligibility criteria?

Plaques can be installed on properties identified as a Local Heritage Place in the Planning & Design Code which are within the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and which have good visibility from a public street or place.

How do I apply for a plaque on my property?

The Program will primarily be delivered in a staged process where owners of Local Heritage Places within a selected precinct will be invited to participate.

The intent of installing plaques in precincts is to gradually build up a ‘trail’ of plaques. However, this does not preclude consideration of requests from owners of Local Heritage Places which are not within the precinct selected for that round of Program delivery.

Whether you have been invited to participate or are submitting an impromptu request, you can register your interest via an online form on the Council’s website, sending an email (contact details below) or completing and returning the hard copy form.

Am I guaranteed a plaque if I apply?

The number of plaques installed in each round of the program may be limited, so some applicants may not receive a plaque, depending on budget and demand.

Priority for plaque installation will be based on the property being within the selected precinct for the current round of the Program and eligible properties which have been considered in previous rounds but did not have a plaque installed due to availability at the time.

Generally, preference will be given to Local Heritage Places of high prominence, unique heritage features or value, and where the plaque would have good visibility from a public place.

Who is responsible for costs, installation and maintenance?

The costs of the program will be borne by the Council, inclusive of researching and preparing the plaque content and the manufacture and installation of plaques.

Following installation, the plaque becomes the property of the Local Heritage Place owner(s) who is responsible for ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement. It is assumed that if the owner is not the occupier of the property, the owner will ensure the tenants are aware of the installation of the plaque.

Can I decide where a plaque is installed on my property?

The location of the plaque will be determined by the Council in consultation with the owner, however plaques must be installed on a permanent structure and in a location where it is visible and readable from a public street or space, and in a location which will not detrimentally affect the heritage value of the Place.

Do I need to make my property available to the public?

Displaying a heritage plaque does not place the owner under any obligation to allow public access to the property. Plaques will be installed where they can be viewed from a public space.

Will my property address be published if I have a plaque?

The location of installed plaques will be made available to the public, including on the Council’s website or other publications.

Contact

Council’s Urban Planning & Environment
T: 08 8366 4530
E: developmentassessment@npsp.sa.gov.au (Subject heading: Heritage Plaques Program)