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The Heritage Overlay is a map in the Planning Scheme that shows the location and extent of heritage controls over a particular heritage place.
The Heritage Overlay provisions are set out at clause 43.01 within all Victorian Planning Schemes. A local schedule to the Heritage Overlay lists the properties affected by the Heritage Overlay and any additional controls which may apply to that particular site.
What does being in the Heritage Overlay mean?
The primary purpose of the Heritage Overlay is to protect the heritage significance of a building, place or area.
The Heritage Overlay aims to:
A Planning Permit is required to:
In some instances, other external paint controls, internal alteration controls and tree controls may also apply. The Schedule to the Heritage Overlay will identify whether these additional controls apply. There may also be other overlays that apply.
Property owners and developers are strongly encouraged to discuss proposals with Council's Heritage Advisor, by contacting the Planning Unit on
(03) 5522 2187 prior to committing to a project.