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Heritage Exemption Certificates

Local exemption certificates are a way for owners of heritage listed properties to commence building work without development approval from Council, depending on what the development proposes.

Heritage and Character Housing Guide

If you own or are renovating a traditional Townsville house, download this guide for information to help you retain its character and heritage.

Nominating a Local Heritage Place

Places in Townsville that have been identified as having cultural significance are contained within Schedule 7 Places of Cultural Heritage Value. You can apply to have a place added to Schedule 7.

Removing a Place from the Local Heritage Register

Places in Townsville that have been identified as having cultural heritage significance are contained within Schedule 7 Places of Cultural Heritage Value of the Townsville City Plan.

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Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present, and all future generations.

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