Before you purchase a property or develop, renovate, demolish (a structure or building) or remove a tree, check if a heritage overlay applies to it. This will help you to understand what can and can’t be done with the property and if you need a planning permit.
If you are not sure how to proceed or need more information, talk to Planning Services on 9433 3343.
Note: sometimes the whole property is not subject to the heritage overlay.
If a heritage overlay applies to your property, it will have a Statement of Significance. It explains what is important to the heritage place and what needs to be done to preserve and enhance it.
To get a copy of your Statement of Significance search by location at Heritage Victoria.
Or you can ask for a copy by calling Strategic Planning on 9433 3111 or emailing strategic.planning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
Your planning permit application will need to address the Statement of Significance and any heritage elements that may be affected by your proposal.
It can be a good idea to get heritage advice before you start. A consultant can guide the appropriate level of change to a heritage property. They can also help you prepare a heritage impact statement to include in your planning application.
If a Heritage Overlay does apply to the property, you will require a planning permit to develop it, undertake works, remove trees, etc. You may need to meet the requirements of other controls. We can help you to make sure that your application is complete and ready for assessment. Book a free meeting with one of our planners to ensure your application:
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Use this advice as a general guide only. Seek further professional advice or contact our Planning Service team on 9433 3343.