INFORMATION SHEET – AMENDMENT C149
Additions to the Heritage Overlay
WHY IS HERITAGE IMPORTANT IN OUR
CITIES?
Heritage places enrich our communities by providing
a connection to our past. Moreland has a rich
cultural
heritage
consisting
of
buildings,
archaeological sites, monuments, trees, landscapes
and other elements.
Moreland City Council has a responsibility to identify
and protect these heritage places for the benefit of
current and future generations by including them in
the Moreland Planning Scheme.
AMENDMENT C149
Amendment C149 proposes to change the Moreland
Planning Scheme by adding 3 individual heritage
places, 5 heritage precincts and two serial listings to
the Heritage Overlay. These places are located on
Lygon Street in Moreland.
 Subdivide land;
 Demolish or remove a building (including part of a
building);
 Construct a building (including part of a building, or
a fence);
 Externally alter a building;
 Construct or carry out works;
 Construct or display a sign;
 Externally paint an unpainted surface;
 Externally paint a building if the painting
constitutes an advertisement; and
 Repair and undertake routine maintenance which
change the appearance of a heritage place.
Repairs or routine maintenance that do not change
the external appearance of a heritage place and that
use the same materials, details and specifications
as the existing structure, generally do not require a
planning permit. Changes to the interior of
residential properties do not require a permit.
All places were identified as having heritage
significance in the Lygon Street Heritage Study
2012, or Brunswick Major Activity Centre: Lygon
Street Heritage Assessment - Stage 1, 2008. These
studies were undertaken by experienced heritage
consultant Context Pty Ltd.
Property owners and developers are strongly
encouraged to arrange a pre-application meeting
with an Urban Planner and Heritage Advisor from
Council prior to committing to a project in the
Heritage Overlay.
The amendment process is a formal, legislated
process governed by the Planning & Environment
Act 1987. Council is responsible for managing the
process and consulting with the community. The
Department
of
Planning
and
Community
Development oversees the process and the Minister
for Planning makes the final decision on the
amendment.
DOES THE HERITAGE OVERLAY PROHIBIT
CHANGES TO THE PROPERTY?
THE HERITAGE OVERLAY AND ITS
IMPLICATIONS
The Heritage Overlay does not prohibit
development, alterations or demolition. Rather, it
makes sure that any new works conserve and
enhance heritage places and do not adversely affect
the heritage significance of the place. This may
include the impact of new development on a
precinct rather than the specific site where
development is proposed.
The Moreland Planning Scheme is a legal document
that regulates the use and development of land. The
Heritage Overlay forms part of the planning scheme
and applies to both the heritage item, e.g. a
particular building, and its associated land.
However, the Heritage Overlay does not always
apply to the whole of the land, so it is important to
check the Heritage Overlay maps for the extent of
coverage.
WILL OWNERS BE REQUIRED TO RESTORE
THEIR PROPERTY?
Once a place is included in the Heritage Overlay,
many types of proposed changes require a planning
permit from Council to ensure that the heritage
significance is not affected. A planning permit is
required to (in summary):
IMPORTANT HERITAGE DEFINITIONS
Individually significant places: An individually
No. The Heritage Overlay does not require
landowners to return their property to its original
appearance, nor does it affect the day-to-day
upkeep of a property. It only comes into effect if you
intend to develop or alter your property.
significant place is a single heritage place or small
group of places that have heritage significance
independent of its context. An individually significant
place is generally a well-preserved, stand out
example of its type which may have social value or
association with historic individuals or events.
Heritage precinct: A heritage precinct is a
collection of sites that contribute to the significance
of a broader area, with the sites being historically
related or sharing a common characteristic. This can
result in neighbourhoods, streets or sections of
streets being included in a precinct.
Serial Listing: a serial listing is made up of places
that share a common history and/or significance but
which do not adjoin each other which may be
considered for treatment as a single heritage place.
Contributory
and
properties: Within each
non-contributory
heritage precinct,
individual properties are nominated as either
‘contributory’ or ‘non-contributory’. A ‘contributory’
property is one that contributes to the heritage
significance of a precinct. ‘Non-contributory’
properties are those considered not to contribute to
the heritage significance of a heritage precinct.
‘Non-contributory’ properties are included in the
Heritage Overlay because any new development
may impact on the heritage significance of the
precinct as a whole and adjacent ‘contributory’
places.
Heritage citation: A heritage citation/report has
been developed for each individually significant
place, precinct and serial listing. It outlines the
history, description, condition and integrity of the
place as well as a Statement of Significance. The
citation is used by Council when assessing a
change to a heritage place, and should be used by a
landowner when considering works.
Citations can be obtained from Council’s Strategic
Planning Unit or online through the Victorian
Heritage Database at www.heritage.vic.gov.au
INTERIM HERITAGE OVERLAY (C145)
Council has lodged a request with the Minister for
Planning to include 260 and 299 -299A Lygon
Street, Brunswick East in the heritage overlay on an
interim basis. The Minister has approved 260 Lygon
Street, Brunswick East for interim heritage controls
which will remain in place until the final decision is
made on the introduction of permanent heritage
controls through Amendment C149. The use of
interim controls is standard practice to ensure the
protection of heritage places whilst community
consultation occurs for permanent controls.
HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HAVE THEIR
SAY?
Amendment C149 is on public exhibition for a period
of six weeks from 15 August 2013 until 27
September 2013. Submissions of support or
objection to the amendment are welcome during the
exhibition period. Submissions must be made in
writing and include the submitter’s name, contact
details, the affected property and the reason for the
submission.
Submissions should be sent to: Moreland City
Council, Amendments Unit, Submission to
Amendment C149, Locked Bag 10, MORELAND
VIC 3058.
Submissions form part of the formal amendment
process and will be made public. Submissions
objecting to or requesting changes to the
amendment will be considered at a Council meeting
and then referred to an independent planning Panel
appointed by the Minister for Planning. Submitters
will be invited to appear at the Panel Hearing in
support of their submission.
For information regarding the amendment process,
visit the Department of Planning and Community
Development
website:
www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning
THE AMENDMENT
HAPPENS NEXT?
PROCESS
-
WHAT
Amendment C149 will follow the formal amendment
process, which involves:
Exhibition (this stage) – Owners and occupiers of
affected and adjoining properties are notified by mail
and general notices are placed in local papers on 12
August 2013.
Submissions and meetings – Council officers review
written submissions with potential for meetings with
submitters to discuss any issues. Responses to
submissions are considered at a formal Council
meeting, anticipated November 2013.
Panel Hearing – Submissions objecting to or
requesting changes to the amendment are referred
to an independent planning Panel appointed by the
Minister for Planning. Submitters will be invited to
appear at the Panel Hearing in support of their
submission. Details of the hearing will be made
available at a later date. The Panel makes
recommendations for Council’s consideration in
early 2014.
Council decision – Council considers the Panel’s
recommendations and decides whether to adopt the
amendment and submit it to the Minister for
Planning for approval anticipated mid 2014.
Minister’s decision – the Minister for Planning
decides whether to approve the amendment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
To better understand the implications of the
proposed heritage controls, it is recommended that
you also read the following amendment information:
properties are of heritage significance. Information
sessions are being held by appointment only to
ensure appropriate staff is available.
 Notice of the Preparation of an Amendment
All amendment information can be viewed at a
number of locations, including:
 Explanatory Report
 Amendment maps showing affected properties
 Heritage citations
The Lygon Street Heritage Study 2012 is also
available for viewing.
One-on-one consultations sessions are being
offered with Council officers and Council’s Heritage
advisor to discuss the amendment process and why
 Moreland
City
Council
www.moreland.vic.gov.au
 At
Moreland
Brunswick
website:
Citizen Service Centres and
Citizens
Service
Centre.
For further information relating to Amendment C149,
please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Unit on
9240 2422.
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