Mosman Municipal Council

Planning & Heritage

• Planning Controls
• Spit Junction Masterplan
• Heritage
  • Heritage Listings
  • Advisory Service
  • Mosman Heritage Fund
  • Mosman's Built Heritage DVD
  • Mosman's Architectural Heritage
  • Conservation & maintenance
  • Aboriginal Heritage
  • Heritage Studies
  • Heritage Walks
• Documents & Guides
• Mosman Design Awards

Council can offer small $ for $ grants of up to $3000 per Heritage Item and up to $1000 for properties located within a Heritage Conservation Area under the Mosman Local Environmental Plan 2012.

Applications are assessed and dealt with throughout the year.

You are encouraged to apply for funding through the Mosman Heritage Fund if your property is Heritage listed or it is located within a Heritage Conservation Area and you plan to do maintenance work or to reinstate missing original features – such as fences, verandahs and decorative details.

• Heritage Fund Application Form 2012/2013 (PDF 66KB)
• Heritage Fund Claim for Payment Form (PDF 52KB)

How to apply for the fund

Applying for the fund is easy!

1. Fill in an application form. Download here from the website or pick one up from Council.
2. Get two quotes from registered tradespersons.
3. Take a few photos of the proposed areas of work and setting of the building.
4. Owner’s consent will be required if the applicant is not the owner.

Please note: Some projects may require a development application to be lodged for the proposed works to be undertaken. Council will advise you if this is necessary for your nominated project.

More information

A copy of the Mosman Heritage Fund brochure is available at Council or can be viewed here:

• Mosman Heritage Fund brochure (PDF 738KB)

Should you require any further information contact the Urban Planning team on 9978 4154.

Previously funded projects

Previously funded projects include fencing, repainting in heritage colours and repair of timber joinery. Other projects suitable for funding include maintenance or reinstatement of missing original features on heritage buildings such as fences, verandahs or decorative detail.

Before	After
		Property: 58 Middle Head Road Description of works: Reinstatement of original balcony.
		Property: 934 – 936 Military Road Description of works: Repainting above-awning façade.
		Property: Mosman Rowers, Mosman Bay Description of works: Replacing rotting timber boards to clubhouse.
		Property: 82 Prince Albert Street Description of works: Painting of front wooden picket fence.
		Property: 33 Orlando Avenue Description of works: Restore street façade of house including walls to brick, reinstating chimneys and replacing existing mouldings and windows.
		Property: 10 Ourimbah Road Description of works: Repair front fence and two new gates.
		Property: 7 Thompson Street Description of works: Extension to existing slate roof and replace metal rear roof with slate.
		Property: 159 Avenue Road Description of works: Repair and repaint two damaged front balconies.
		Property: 8 Orlando Avenue Description of works: Return feature bay window to its original configuration of four casement windows.
		Property: 116 Shadforth Street Description of works: Reinstatement of traditional Victorian tessellated tiles to the front of the property.