Nominating a heritage item

Use this page to learn how to nominate a place, building, object, or area for heritage listing in Eurobodalla Shire, NSW. Your nomination can help protect Eurobodalla’s history, culture, and special places for future generations.

What heritage listing means

In NSW, there are two main types of heritage listings: heritage items and conservation areas. A heritage listing shows that a place, building, object, or area is important to our history, culture, or environment. It also helps ensure the item is protected and looked after for the future.

Find out more about what a heritage-listed property means for you on the NSW Environment and Heritage website:

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Heritage listing criteria

You can nominate a local item, place, or area in Eurobodalla for listing on the State Heritage Inventory if it meets two or more of these criteria:

  1. It is an important part of Eurobodalla’s cultural or natural history.
  2. It is linked to the life or work of a person or group who is important in Eurobodalla’s history.
  3. It shows special design, beauty, or a high level of skill or creativity.
  4. It has a strong connection to a Eurobodalla community or cultural group for social, cultural, or spiritual reasons.
  5. It can provide new information that helps us understand Eurobodalla's history or environment.
  6. It has rare or endangered features of Eurobodalla’s cultural or natural history.
  7. It is a strong example of a type of place or environment found in Eurobodalla.

Council does not leave an item out of the State Heritage Inventory just because a similar item is already listed, if it still meets the criteria.

Eurobodalla Shire Council and the Heritage Advisory Committee review nominations and consider whether to list them on the State Heritage Inventory.

Your heritage nomination checklist

Heritage listings help protect places, buildings, and objects that are important to Eurobodalla's story. By nominating an item, you help to preserve Eurobodalla's unique character and heritage.

Follow these steps to nominate an item, place, or area for heritage listing:

  1. Fill out the Heritage Nomination Form:
  2. Name the item and its address and location. Attach a site plan if you have one.
  3. Collect evidence about the item, such as documents, maps, or photos that show its history or importance.
  4. Explain why it's important. State whether it's significant for history, design, technical, research, or social reasons. You also need to say whether it's important locally, for Eurobodalla, or for NSW.
  5. Describe its current condition and include recent photos if you can.
  6. Write a short cover letter that summarises your reasons for nominating the item.
  7. Check that you've completed all parts of the form and attached your supporting documents.
  8. Send your nomination to Eurobodalla Shire Council by email at council@esc.nsw.gov.au or by post to PO Box 99, Moruya NSW 2537.

Contact us

For more information about nominating a heritage item or area in Eurobodalla, contact Council's Strategic Planning Officer, Nardi Arnold: