The Town of Whitby has two Heritage Conservation Districts. Heritage Conservation Districts (HCD's) are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and help preserve heritage resources and manage development within the HCD. This includes:

• Architecture
• Streetscapes
• Landscapes
• Mature vegetation
• Other physical and visual features

Heritage Conservation Districts are not limited in size and can consist of residential, commercial or institutional buildings.

Brooklin Heritage Conservation District

The Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Plan includes conservation and renovation guidelines for buildings and properties located within the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District.

Contact us for a copy of the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Plan.

Brooklin HCD map

View the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Map to see if your property is located in this area of Town.

Contact us for a copy of the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Map.

If you own a property in this area, you will need follow all guidelines outlined in the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Plan, and will require a Heritage Permit prior to doing any proposed work.

Please contact us to view the property information sheets.

Werden's Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District

The Werden's Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan includes guidelines and strategies to help conserve the heritage elements within Downtown Whitby.

Werden's HCD map

View the Werden's Plan Heritage Conservation District Plan Map to find out about the neighbourhood area and see if your property is located within the district.

Contact us for a copy of the Werden's Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan Map.

Heritage attributes

The Werden's HCD contains 250 properties and boasts the greatest number of historic residential streetscapes in Downtown Whitby. Each of the properties within the district were individually evaluated and given one of four classifications:

• Historic
• Complementary (Exemplary)
• Complementary (Unusual)
• Uncharacteristic

View the Description of Heritage Attributes for Individual Properties for more information. Properties classified as "Historic" or "Complementary (Exemplary)" are eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program.