Conservation Areas

Willoughby Heritage - Main Page The information on this page comes directly from Part H of the Willoughby Development Control Plan, which acts as a guide to development in Willoughby.

For each of the City’s Conservation Areas, this section provides:

  • A History, which outlines the historical context of the area, and significant characteristics of the individual Conservation Areas, to enable an understanding of the heritage significance of the Area;
  • A Description, which outlines the significant characteristics of the individual area to enable an understanding of the heritage significance of the area;
  • A Statement of Significance, which states why the area is significant;
  • Management Policies, which set out controls to ensure that this heritage significance is retained in any new development; and
  • A Development Guidelines table, which outlines specific requirements so that the design of new development is compatible with the existing character to be conserved and assists in achieving the desired future character.
  • A map of the Conservation Areas under WLEP 1995.

Conservation Areas are representative of particular phases in the development of the City of Willoughby. They have distinctive historic, stylistic and streetscape values that are essential to retaining the heritage of Willoughby. Components which contribute to this significance are to be retained, and new development must reflect and reinforce this character.

The special characteristics required for retention are summarised below for each area, together with specific policies and development controls for achieving this. The onus rests upon the applicant to justify any variations to these requirements based on any special circumstances of the site and having regard to the objectives.

The intent of these guidelines is not to inhibit genuinely innovative design solutions but rather to ensure that new development respects and responds to the heritage value of the area in which it is to be located.

If you own a property in a conservation area and are looking for services and suppliers who specialise in heritage properties, you could try the NSW Heritage Office consultants directory. Please note that Council does not endorse these products or services.