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Heritage exemption certificate

The Waverley Local Environmental Plan (WLEP) 2012 provides for certain minor works to (specific to heritage conservation areas and heritage items) be excluded from requiring development consent if a Heritage Exemption Certificate has been issued in accordance with Clause 5.10(3) of the WLEP.

A Heritage Exemption Certificate may be issued if the works being carried out on a particular site are considered minor and do not have an impact on the significance of the heritage conservation area or heritage item  This means a DA may not need to be lodged for approval of the works.

The Certificate is by application only, and will be assessed by Council's Planning Department. A $150 fee applies.

Your application must be assessed and approval granted in writing before you can proceed with the proposed works.

Apply for a Heritage Exemption Certificate

There are two ways you can lodge an application for a Heritage Exemption Certificate - electronically or in hard copy.

Electronically

Apply online now using our new online certificate service. The process is simple:

• Click here to access our online certificate system
• Follow the easy step-by-step process to order your certificate
• Pay by credit card and you will receive a receipt straight away

Your application will be reviewed and if approved, you will receive an electronic PDF version of your Heritage Exemption Certificate in a reduced time.

Hard copy

You can still request a hard copy of your Certificate and pay either in person or via post. Please note that processing of your certificate may take longer than the electronic processing.

To request a hard copy certificate, please download the Heritage Exemption Certificate application form and complete all of the information. You can then either lodge your application in person at our Customer Service Centre, 55 Spring Street, Bondi Junction and pay the relevant fee. Alternatively, post your completed application form and a cheque for the full amount to:

Waverley Council
PO Box 9
Bondi Junction NSW 1355

Before you apply

Please refer to the Waverley Local Environmental Plan 2012 (LEP) Schedule 5 to check whether or not your property has heritage listing or is within a heritage conservation area before lodging your application for a Heritage Exemption Certificate.

Please note that a certificate will not be issued for the following works:

• demolition
• erection of a building
• change of use
• removal/pruning of trees

Applications can be lodged via mail or in person at our Customer Service Centre.

More information

• Visit our Customer Service Centre at 55 Spring Street, Bondi Junction
• Phone our Duty Planner on 8305 8484