Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Collins English Dictionary, thematic means concerned with the subject or theme of something, or with themes and topics in general. 

Eg. ...assembling this material into thematic groups.

Plan SA defines Local Heritage Places as "structures, buildings or places that demonstrate important local historical attributes or contribute to the historical themes of a local area."

Listing of Local Heritage Places is undertaken via a Planning and Design Code Amendment process, and is based on an assessment against specific criteria set out in the Planning and Design Code.

Generally, this would be because the building or place:

• Displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area; 
• Represents customs or ways of life that are characteristic to the local area; 
• Has played an important part in the lives of local residents; 
• Displays aesthetic merit, design characteristics or construction techniques of significance to the local area; 
• Is associated with a notable local personality of event; 
• Is a notable landmark in the area; and/or
• In the case of a tree – it is of special historical or social significance, or of importance within the local area.

Yes. In Stages 2 and 3 of the Local Heritage Survey Project, community members will be given the opportunity to make submission to Council for listing consideration. 

Within the Draft Thematic Heritage Framework Study, various buildings and structures are listed as a 'Surviving Example' or 'Exemplar', worthy of being considered against key themes and subthemes, detailed in the Study. 

These 'Surviving Examples' and 'Exemplars' can be described as a building or structure or natural feature or tree, that displays historical, economic or social themes, or architectural values that are deemed important to the local community.