The Heritage Review found that 31 buildings had some heritage value including 7
buildings and 2 landscapes (Street Trees) having high local heritage
significance. The Review identified 4 different options to implement the
findings which are shown in 4 maps. You can view the maps here.To read the full report , please click here.
A Heritage listing signifies that a place or object
has heritage significance of which there are 2 main types: heritage items and
conservation areas. A heritage item can have historical, aesthetic, scientific
and/or social significance and refers only to an individual building and its
setting. Conversely, a heritage conservation area is a collective grouping of
buildings and components such as streetscape items that are recognised for
their special overarching historical and aesthetic character.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of a Heritage Listing?
Some
advantages include: increased property values (studies have demonstrated heritage
properties attract higher resale values) and greater certainty that the
heritage qualities of an area are protected.
Some disadvantages include: if a development application is required for
your development, you may be need to provide a Heritage impact report.
Can I undertake development on my property if it is a Heritage item or in a Heritage Conservation Area?
Repairs and maintenance to heritage items normally do
not require development consent as long as the works are replacing ‘like for
like’ materials. Minor work may also be exempt from development consent.
A heritage listing is the way heritage places are
identified and managed to safeguard the environmental, economic and social
benefits of this limited resource. It does not mean that the listed property or
place cannot be modified. Rather, it means that any proposal for alterations
and/or additions will need to be compatible and sympathetic with the heritage features
of the site and surrounds.
The Heritage Review found that avenue
plantings of street trees in Laurel Avenue, Uralba Street and Orion Street were
of local heritage significance for their distinctive visual and aesthetic contribution
to the streetscape character. The listing of these street trees will ensure
they are protected from significant lopping and removal.
The Heritage Review outlines each option
in more detail and is available here. If you have any further questions, you
can phone Strategic Planner, Sally Slater on 1300 87 83 87.
