Changing or developing heritage places

Types of development

Most changes proposed to heritage places are regarded as development, which requires approval before work is undertaken. Find out about the different approvals required for different types of work.

Development approvals and exemptions

Understand the different types of development applications and exemptions that apply to heritage places.

Apply for development on a State Heritage Place or on a property adjoining a State Heritage Place

Development on a State Heritage Place and certain types of development on properties or land adjoining a State Heritage Place require approval from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.

Heritage Exemption Certificate applications

What is an Exemption Certificate and how to apply for one.

Development by the State applications

Applications by the Queensland (State) Government that will affect a place on the Queensland Heritage Register are reviewed and recommended on by the Queensland Heritage Council.

General exemptions

Archaeological investigations are undertaken for a number of purposes including academic research or as part of the development of a place in the Queensland Heritage Register.