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Posted on 6/26/2026
The City of Stirling has recently voted to ban the installation of street-facing roller shutters in the heritage areas of Mt Lawley, Menora and Inglewood. The decision, which passed 14 to 1, was made to protect the traditional character of these suburbs after residents raised concerns about roller shutters detracting from the heritage streetscape.
If you live in one of these heritage areas and were considering roller shutters for privacy, weather protection or temperature control, outdoor blinds are a heritage-friendly roller shutter alternative that can deliver many of the same benefits without impacting the character of your home.
The ban applies to heritage areas within Mt Lawley, Inglewood and Menora. Roller shutters visible from the street were already generally not supported under the existing character retention guidelines, but the updated planning policies now formally restrict their installation in these designated heritage zones.
For homeowners in these suburbs who are looking for solutions to manage privacy, weather exposure, UV protection or temperature control, this means exploring alternatives that align with the heritage character of the area.
Outdoor blinds are typically installed on windows, patios, verandahs, alfresco areas and balconies to provide weather protection and privacy. With a broad range of styles and fabrics available, you can tailor the blinds aesthetics to work with the existing architecture of your home rather than altering the streetscape. For heritage homes in Mt Lawley, Inglewood and Menora, this is a key advantage.
Here’s how outdoor blinds address many of the reasons homeowners consider roller shutters:
It’s worth noting that outdoor blinds are not a direct replacement for the physical security that roller shutters provide. If security is your primary concern, you may want to explore other options such as security screens or alarm systems alongside outdoor blinds. However, for homeowners whose main reasons for considering roller shutters were privacy, weather protection and temperature control, outdoor blinds are an effective and heritage-friendly alternative with a far more architectural appeal.
Kenlow offers a range of fabric options that suit the character of heritage homes in Mt Lawley, Inglewood and Menora:
Many homeowners combine different fabrics across different sides of their outdoor area. Kenlow can guide you through the best combination for your home during a free on-site consultation. Each fabric also has its own care requirements, and our guide on how to clean outdoor blinds walks through keeping them looking their best. For more detail on how different fabrics perform across the seasons, our blog on outdoor blinds for every season covers this in depth.
If you’re in Mt Lawley, Inglewood or Menora, our Mt Hawthorn showroom is just minutes away at 267 Scarborough Beach Road. You can see our full range of outdoor blinds in person, feel the different fabric options, and speak with our team about the best solution for your home.
The showroom at this location is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact our office to arrange an appointment, however, to best provide a solution to match your home’s exact needs and aesthetics, it is ideal to take advantage of our free on-site measure and quote where one of our experienced sales representatives will visit your property, assess your space, and provide a tailored recommendation with no obligation.
Kenlow has been manufacturing and installing outdoor blinds in Western Australia since 1969. Locally owned and operated, all of our outdoor blinds are handmade at our Perth facility by our experienced team. We are both an Authorised Fabricator and a Premium Retailer of Ziptrak blinds, and we use premium Somfy motors for our motorised options.
With over 50% of our customers being repeat clients or referrals, our reputation speaks for itself.
If you’re looking for a roller shutter alternative for your heritage home in Mt Lawley, Inglewood or Menora, Kenlow can help. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation on-site measure and quote, or visit our Mt Hawthorn showroom to see our range in person.
Call 1800 536 569 (1800 KENLOW) or request a free quote online.
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