Heritage is an essential part of the present we live in and of the future we will build. This section of the website provides information to assist you in exploring, celebrating and maintaining the highly valued character and heritage of the Council area.

Council encourages the preservation of character dwellings and surrounding residential amenity. Character and heritage give us a sense of place and informs us about who we are and how our society has developed over time.

The Historic (Conservation) Zone and Local Heritage Places Design Guidelines provide an historical perspective of the built form of City of Prospect together with conservation design guidelines for the restoration, extension and general maintenance of local heritage places and dwellings within the Historic (Conservation) Zone. The Guide features descriptions of layouts, materials and decorative elements that were common to architectural styles in various periods of Prospect’s built history. The Guide is intended to assist property owners in identifying housing styles and their original elements and building materials, and to assist in the restoration and improvement of their own property.

The State Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources provides a range of technical information on the maintenance and conservation of heritage places, which may be relevant if you are considering painting, fencing, salt damp repair or general conservation and maintenance work on your property.

The Prospect Local History Group (an independent community group proudly supported by City of Prospect) meets regularly in the Prospect Library and has published a number of books, resources and newsletters celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of the city.

The Australian Government Department of the Environment also provides a range of information on heritage matters that may be of interest.

Guidelines for Heritage Places

City of Prospect is renowned for its diverse range of housing styles from single-fronted cottages in Little Adelaide to mansions in Fitzroy. By the turn of the century, the construction of various federation houses including symmetrical and late Victorian villas was evident in some areas of Prospect. The next dominant housing style was the post-World War 1 bungalows, which are evident in the suburbs of Sefton Park and Nailsworth.

The architectural diversity of the district has remained as a strong statement of previous eras. By recording this diversity, the Heritage Guidelines document serves to preserve City of Prospect's unique character for future generations.

The document provides an historical perspective of the built form of City of Prospect together with conservation design guidelines for the restoration, extension and general maintenance of local heritage places and dwellings within the Historic (Conservation) Zone. The guide features descriptions of layouts, materials and decorative elements that were common to architectural styles in various periods of Prospect’s built history.

If you would like any more information City of Prospect’s Heritage Buildings, please phone us on (08) 8269 5355, or email us at admin@prospect.sa.gov.au.