Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment

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Have your say on the draft Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment

What's being decided?

Wattle Range Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment.

The amendment proposes adding 19 places of local heritage significance to the Planning and Design Code (the Code) as Local Heritage Places to help recognise and protect Beachport's history, character and identity.

Before providing feedback, we encourage you to learn more about the proposal and understand what it may mean for property owners and neighbouring properties by;

  • reading the Code Amendment supporting information on this page
  • attending a drop-in session
  • reviewing the FAQ's
  • contacting Council to ask a question.

Community Drop-In Sessions

Drop in at any time during the sessions below. No registration is required.

Beachport Institute Cinema

  • Wednesday 11 November 2026, 4.00pm to 6.30pm
  • Thursday 12 November 2026, 10.00am to 1.30pm
Representatives from Council’s planning consultant Future Urban and Council staff will be available to explain the proposal and answer questions.

What is a Code Amendment and why is it needed?

The Code is the rulebook for how land can be used, divided and developed, including how places with heritage value are protected across South Australia.

In the Code, when a property is listed as a local heritage place, the Local Heritage Place Overlay will apply. This Overlay contains specific policies to ensure that any development, renovation, or use of the land conserves its heritage value and cultural significance. A key feature of the Overlay is demolition control, which restricts the demolition of local heritage places unless they meet strict criteria.  

Properties that neighbour a Local Heritage Place may have a Heritage Adjacency Overlay applied. Future development proposed on neighbouring properties will be assessed to ensure it does not unreasonably impact the heritage values or setting of the local heritage place. 

The Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment is a proposed change to the Planning and Design Code to help protect places of local heritage significance within Beachport.

The proposed amendment follows a review and survey of the Beachport community which began in 2016. The review was undertaken in partnership with the Beachport Local Heritage Committee, which was established to identify places of local heritage significance in Beachport. 19 places were considered to satisfy the relevant criteria under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 to warrant listing as Local Heritage Places.

Where are the proposed local heritage listings and what are they?

The draft Code Amendment and Heritage Adjacency Overlay map can be viewed here.

There are 19 proposed listings. The address and type of each listing are provided in the table below.

Reference Number
Address Listing
BE: 01Lot 457 Admella Drive, Beachport Grave Monument (Lanky’s Grave)
BE: 02Lot 1 Beach Road, Beachport Former Harbourmaster’s House
BE: 033 Railway Terrace, Beachport Bompas of Beachport
BE: 047 Railway Terrace, Beachport Former St Nicholas Church
BE: 057 Railway Terrace, Beachport Institute/Cinema
BE: 0611 Railway Terrace, Beachport Former Post Office
BE: 0719-21 Railway Terrace, Beachport Beachport Hotel
BE: 0828 Railway Terrace, Beachport Former Railway Cottages
BE: 0937 Railway Terrace, Beachport St Nicholas Church (New)
BE: 1044-50 Railway Terrace, Beachport Bowling Club (Former Railway Station)
BE: 111 McCourt Street (Corner Chambers Street), Beachport Former School
BE: 1219 Chambers Street, Beachport Former Police Station
BE: 13Beach Road, Beachport (Coastal Reserve) Cairn, Whaling Station Site
BE: 14509 Beachport-Penola Road, Margarey Woakwine Woolshed
BE: 15Lot 89 Woakwine Cutting Road, Margarey Woakwine Cutting
BE: 16Millicent Road Reserve, Beachport World War Two Mine Explosion Memorial
BE: 17Beach Road, Beachport (Coastal Reserve) War Memorial Rotunda and Plaques
BE: 18Lot 500 Parklands Terrace, Beachport Lanky’s Well
BE: 19Railway Terrace, Lagoon Road and Beachport Road, Beachport (Road Reserve) Norfolk Island Pine Tree Avenue

Get Involved

This Code Amendment is on consultation from 29 October 2026 and closes at 11.59 pm Sunday, 29 November 2026.

Have your say:

  • Take our survey
  • Provide a written submission
  • Provide a verbal submission at the drop-in sessions, in-person at Council or over the phone.

Written submissions marked "Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment" can be addressed to Emma Clay, Director Development Services and can be:

  • Posted to PO Box 27, Millicent SA 5280
  • Hand - Delivered to Council Service Centre or Visitor Information Centres
  • Uploaded below
  • or emailed to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au

Hard copies of the consultation material are available at all Council offices. Alternative formats are available on request.

Next Steps

Feedback received will be used to update the Draft Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment before submitting it to the Minister for Planning for a decision.


Have your say on the draft Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment

What's being decided?

Wattle Range Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment.

The amendment proposes adding 19 places of local heritage significance to the Planning and Design Code (the Code) as Local Heritage Places to help recognise and protect Beachport's history, character and identity.

Before providing feedback, we encourage you to learn more about the proposal and understand what it may mean for property owners and neighbouring properties by;

  • reading the Code Amendment supporting information on this page
  • attending a drop-in session
  • reviewing the FAQ's
  • contacting Council to ask a question.

Community Drop-In Sessions

Drop in at any time during the sessions below. No registration is required.

Beachport Institute Cinema

  • Wednesday 11 November 2026, 4.00pm to 6.30pm
  • Thursday 12 November 2026, 10.00am to 1.30pm
Representatives from Council’s planning consultant Future Urban and Council staff will be available to explain the proposal and answer questions.

What is a Code Amendment and why is it needed?

The Code is the rulebook for how land can be used, divided and developed, including how places with heritage value are protected across South Australia.

In the Code, when a property is listed as a local heritage place, the Local Heritage Place Overlay will apply. This Overlay contains specific policies to ensure that any development, renovation, or use of the land conserves its heritage value and cultural significance. A key feature of the Overlay is demolition control, which restricts the demolition of local heritage places unless they meet strict criteria.  

Properties that neighbour a Local Heritage Place may have a Heritage Adjacency Overlay applied. Future development proposed on neighbouring properties will be assessed to ensure it does not unreasonably impact the heritage values or setting of the local heritage place. 

The Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment is a proposed change to the Planning and Design Code to help protect places of local heritage significance within Beachport.

The proposed amendment follows a review and survey of the Beachport community which began in 2016. The review was undertaken in partnership with the Beachport Local Heritage Committee, which was established to identify places of local heritage significance in Beachport. 19 places were considered to satisfy the relevant criteria under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 to warrant listing as Local Heritage Places.

Where are the proposed local heritage listings and what are they?

The draft Code Amendment and Heritage Adjacency Overlay map can be viewed here.

There are 19 proposed listings. The address and type of each listing are provided in the table below.

Reference Number
Address Listing
BE: 01Lot 457 Admella Drive, Beachport Grave Monument (Lanky’s Grave)
BE: 02Lot 1 Beach Road, Beachport Former Harbourmaster’s House
BE: 033 Railway Terrace, Beachport Bompas of Beachport
BE: 047 Railway Terrace, Beachport Former St Nicholas Church
BE: 057 Railway Terrace, Beachport Institute/Cinema
BE: 0611 Railway Terrace, Beachport Former Post Office
BE: 0719-21 Railway Terrace, Beachport Beachport Hotel
BE: 0828 Railway Terrace, Beachport Former Railway Cottages
BE: 0937 Railway Terrace, Beachport St Nicholas Church (New)
BE: 1044-50 Railway Terrace, Beachport Bowling Club (Former Railway Station)
BE: 111 McCourt Street (Corner Chambers Street), Beachport Former School
BE: 1219 Chambers Street, Beachport Former Police Station
BE: 13Beach Road, Beachport (Coastal Reserve) Cairn, Whaling Station Site
BE: 14509 Beachport-Penola Road, Margarey Woakwine Woolshed
BE: 15Lot 89 Woakwine Cutting Road, Margarey Woakwine Cutting
BE: 16Millicent Road Reserve, Beachport World War Two Mine Explosion Memorial
BE: 17Beach Road, Beachport (Coastal Reserve) War Memorial Rotunda and Plaques
BE: 18Lot 500 Parklands Terrace, Beachport Lanky’s Well
BE: 19Railway Terrace, Lagoon Road and Beachport Road, Beachport (Road Reserve) Norfolk Island Pine Tree Avenue

Get Involved

This Code Amendment is on consultation from 29 October 2026 and closes at 11.59 pm Sunday, 29 November 2026.

Have your say:

  • Take our survey
  • Provide a written submission
  • Provide a verbal submission at the drop-in sessions, in-person at Council or over the phone.

Written submissions marked "Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment" can be addressed to Emma Clay, Director Development Services and can be:

  • Posted to PO Box 27, Millicent SA 5280
  • Hand - Delivered to Council Service Centre or Visitor Information Centres
  • Uploaded below
  • or emailed to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au

Hard copies of the consultation material are available at all Council offices. Alternative formats are available on request.

Next Steps

Feedback received will be used to update the Draft Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment before submitting it to the Minister for Planning for a decision.


  • Survey | Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment

    The Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment is a proposed change to the Planning and Design Code that aims to recognise and protect places of local heritage significance within Beachport.

    Council is now seeking feedback from the community on the proposed changes.

    All responses will be considered before Council finalises the Code Amendment and a copy of the survey results will be made publicly available as part of an Engagement Report later this year. Any personal information, such as your email or address will not be published. However, a list of individuals names or organisations who provide a submission will be made available. 

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    Written submissions can be uploaded here. You will need to be a registered user to upload your submission. Don't worry, it's quick and easy! And as a registered participant you will be able to use the full range of feedback tools on offer. You will also receive our newsletters advising of engagement opportunities.

    Alternatively, you can email your submission to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au with 'Beachport Local Heritage Code Amendment' in the subject line.

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