Debbie Hibbert

2018 candidate for Regional Council of Goyder.
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)?
   I think identification should be a joint effort between local council and National Trust. I don't think DPTI are the right department to handle Heritage.

2. In your opinion, has the current system of local heritage protection served your community well?
   I believe local heritage protection is lacking in our township.

3. Should councils reject proposals to list local places of historic merit simply because an owner objects?
   No.

4. Should neighbours of local heritage listed buildings have a right of appeal on development applications that propose demolition?
   The community should have a right to appeal to demolition of heritage listed buildings if there is no structural/safety reason for its demolition.

5. Should buildings listed as Contributory Items in your council area receive better protection?
   no. Not necessarily.

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?
   Independent.

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?
   Have more respect then one part time Planner at Council.

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