The PROHIBITED Burning Period for the whole of the Shire of Capel remains and has been extended from 29 April to 5 May 2024 (inclusive).
Permits to burn will NOT be issued during this time.
Our identity – from historic buildings to unique landscapes. Our heritage shows our past and its impact on today.
See our Heritage List below of important places to the local community. This list provides a record of places that form an important part of the history of the local area.
Each place is allocated a level of A, B, C or For Information Only,
Places in categories A and B form the Shire of Capel’s Heritage List. All category A places are assessed as having exceptional significance to the local government area and have also been included on the State Register of Heritage Places.
Places of exceptional significance. Essential to the heritage of the locality. A rare or outstanding example.
Places of considerable significance that are very important to the heritage of the locality.
Capel
Capel River
Stirling estate
Stratham
Boyanup
Places of moderate significance that contribute to the heritage of the locality.
Is your property heritage listed?
You may need Development Approval to develop, alter or demolish a heritage property listed in category A or B.
Applications will be assessed with our heritage places policy.
Local Planning Policy - LPP6.5 Heritage Places
The Shire has created a Significant Tree Register to recognise, celebrate, and protect significant trees on public and private land. To find out more information regarding the Significant Tree Register
Local Planning Policy 6.4 – Significant Trees.