Kiama Council is seeking feedback on its Jamberoo Heritage Review Study, which aims to ensure that the heritage values of the historic Jamberoo Village are adequately protected and maintained.
The Jamberoo Heritage Review Study was first prepared and consulted on between 2021 and 2023. Based on the community feedback received, the project was paused and an independent peer review was carried out in June 2023.
In September 2025, a Report for Information on the Jamberoo Heritage Project was presented to Council, outlining the history of the project and next steps to progress the project.
Early engagement with affected landowners has already commenced, including direct notification and an information session.
Council’s Director of Strategies and Communities Ed Paterson said: “The information session was well attended and provided affected property owners with information on the heritage review project, how their property may be affected, the benefits of heritage listing, and the proposed next steps.”
The Jamberoo Heritage Review (Niche Environment and Heritage, 2023) and the Independent Peer Review (City Plan Heritage, 2023) were endorsed by Council at its October 2025 meeting to be placed on exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.
During the public exhibition period, Council will continue to engage with the affected landowners and broader community, and everyone is encouraged to provide formal feedback during this time.
Council staff will also be available to discuss the project at our community pop ups:
- Wednesday 5 November, 3pm to 6pm, Farmers Market, Kiama
- Thursday 6 November 2025, 4pm to 6pm, Jamberoo IGA.
Our Strategic Planning Team are also available at our Planning & Development Hub at 32 Manning Street between 9-11am Mondays to Fridays, or by appointment. Our newly engaged Heritage Advisor is also available by appointment to assist with more complex enquiries.
Feedback received during the exhibition period will be considered by Council’s Strategic Planning Team and inform the preparation of a Planning Proposal to amend the Schedule 5 – Environmental Heritage of the Kiama Local Environmental Plan (KLEP) 2011.
The Planning Proposal will then be reported to Council to provide feedback on the consultation process and to commence any Planning Proposal Gateway processes.
Community members are encouraged to attend a community pop up or reach out to Council staff with any enquiries regarding this project.
Submissions can be made on Council’s Your Say page and close on Sunday 30 November 2025.
