Penny Heighes

2018 candidate for Rural City of Murray Bridge.
Heritage survey responses.

  1. Do you agree that the identification and protection of local heritage places is best done by local councils rather than DPTI (Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure)?
    Yes!

  2. In your opinion, has the current system of local heritage protection served your community well?
    No!

  3. Should councils reject proposals to list local places of historic merit simply because an owner objects?
    No! If the listing is pertinent to the establishment of the locality then NO!

  4. Should neighbours of local heritage listed buildings have a right of appeal on development applications that propose demolition?
    Yes!

  5. Should buildings listed as Contributory Items in your council area receive better protection?
    Depending on the part played in the establishment of the area i.e. value to the growth of local community.

  6. Do you agree that places proposed for listing by your council as Local Heritage or Contributory Items should be subject to review by DPTI? Or would reviews be more appropriately conducted by an independent source of expert advice?
    Review by independent experts

  7. Would you like to see your council work more closely with the National Trust of SA in protecting heritage, for example, by signing up as one of the Trust's Civic Partners?
    Yes!

  8. What are your personal suggestions for improving the way your council handles policy and planning?
    Community consultations

  9. Should councils actively encourage individuals to nominate places for consideration as local heritage?
    Yes

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