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Our heritage fact sheets provide owners of heritage properties with conservation information and advice.

Our heritage fact sheets help owners of heritage properties care for and conserve their homes. Each guide offers practical advice on maintaining features like verandahs, fences, and roofing, while respecting heritage value. These resources support the protection of local character and the preservation of our community’s built history.

Heritage factsheets: 

Heritage and historic area protection in the Planning & Design Code factsheet

A Local Heritage Place designated in the Code is considered to have heritage value to the local area because it plays an important role in identifying and preserving the community’s collective identity.

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Front fences restoration and replacement factsheet

Front fences are important elements in defining and presenting a property.

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Front verandah restoration and replacement factsheet

Front verandahs on Victorian and Edwardian houses are important elements of those buildings.

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Masonry walls and external render factsheet

Repointing stonework or brickwork is needed when the mortar joints deteriorate and the mortar frets and erodes, letting rain in and appearing unsightly.

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Rising damp and salt attack factsheet

Rising damp is a common problem in Victorian and Edwardian houses in Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

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Roofing, gutters and downpipes factsheet

Roofs are an important part of heritage buildings. They are major visual elements on Victorian and Edwardian houses and contribute significantly to the attractive appearance of a building.

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Contact

Council’s Urban Planning & Environment Department
T: 08 8366 4530
E: townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au