Publications

The Heritage Council has a variety of general and technical publications available to answer common queries about heritage buildings and the conservation of those buildings.

Many of the publications can be downloaded from our website. Copies of other publications may be obtained by contacting the State Heritage Office.

For Archived Publications, please see our Archived Publications page, or contact the State Heritage Office for more information.

 

General                                                                                                                               
Annual Reports
Strategic Plan 2013-2017
Heritage of Western Australia Act (1990)
Discussion Paper- Review of the  Heritage of Western Australia Act (1990)
Consultation Paper- Review of the  Heritage of Western Australia Act (1990)
State Cultural Heritage Policy
Heritage Matters Winter 2012
Overview Brochure
State Register of Heritage Places
Guide to Preparing an Archival Record
Guide to Developing Heritage Places
Heritage in Action- Adaptive Reuse 
Heritage in Action- Residential
Buying and Selling Heritage Listed Residential Properties
Heritage Specialists Directory
Heritage Impact Statement
Image Use Agreement Form

Declaration of Interest Guidelines

 

 

 

 Assessment & Registration                                                                                     
State Register of Heritage Places Brochure
Assessment Criteria for Cultural Heritage Significance
General Guide to Undertaking Assessment
Register Assessment Documentation- Standard Scope of Work
Register Assessment Documentation- Style Guide
Assessment Template
Heritage Themes
Researching Heritage Places
Digital Image Standards
Image Use Agreement Form
State Register of Heritage Places (Updated April 2013)

 

 

 State Government Heritage Property Disposal Process (GHPDP) Toolkit
GHPDP Introduction
GHPDP Brochure
GHPDP Referral Form
GHPDP Digital Image Standards
Image Use Agreement Form
Researching Heritage Places
GHPDP Register Assessment Documentation Style Guide
GHPDP General Guidance
GHPDP Assessment Documentation Standard Scope of Work

 

 Conservation & Development                                                                             
Conservation Management Strategy
Heritage Specialists Directory
Renewable Energy Systems
WAPC & State Government Agencies Development Referral Checklist
Local Government & Redevelopment Authorities Development Referral Cover Sheet
State Government Development Referral Form
Goldfields Earthquake Restoration Fund Form
Archaeologist Excavation Form
Guide to Developing Heritage Places
Heritage in Action- Adaptive Reuse
Heritage in Action- Residential

 

 

 Maintenance series                                                                                                   
Cleaning Stone Masonry
Metalwork
Removal of Paint from Masonry
Repair of Tongue & Groove
Slating, Tiling & Roof Plumbing
Timber Repairs
Wood Preservation
Salt Attack and Rising Damp

 

 

 Heritage Tourism                                                                                                        
Heritage Tourism Strategy of Western Australia
Interpretation

 

Local Government                                                                                                     
Basic Principles for Local Government Inventories
Criteria for the Assessment of Local Heritage Places
Local Planning Policies- Practice Notes and Examples
Architectural Heritage and Performance-based Building Codes
Conservation Guidelines for Building Surveyors

 

Dealing with Natural Disasters                                                                         
Dealing with Flood Damage
Dealing with Storm Damage

 

 

Freedom of Information & Complaints Forms                                              
Freedom of Information Form
Public Interest Disclosure Form
Complaints Form

 

 Miscellaneous
Property Institute Report                  

Contact Us

Our Office hours are from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.


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Heritage is integral to the vibrant life and prosperity of Western Australia.
General Enquiries

Level 2, 491 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000

PO Box 7479
Cloisters Square PO WA 6850

T: (08) 6552 4000
Freecall (regional): 1800 52 4000
F: (08) 6552 4001
info@stateheritage.wa.gov.au