Victorian Heritage Advice
Strata Heritage offers a free, no-obligation preliminary discussion for all new enquiries. Based in Gippsland and working across Melbourne and regional Victoria, we provide clear advice across the full range of Aboriginal cultural heritage and historic heritage services, including CHMPs, PAHTs, Heritage Impact Statements, Due Diligence assessments, and Heritage Overlay permit requirements, so you know exactly where you stand before committing to anything.
Contact Us
Based in Gippsland, Victoria. Serving Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Email: enquiries@strataheritage.com.au Phone: 0429 339 923
What Happens After You Contact Ust
Service Commitment
- We respond within two business days, usually the same day for phone enquiries.
- We ask a few quick questions about your project — the location, the type of works proposed, and any planning or approval deadlines you're working to.
- We give you a clear preliminary assessment , covering which heritage pathway applies to your project, what the likely process involves, and a realistic indicative cost and timeline.
- We provide a written quote if you'd like to proceed — no surprises, no hidden fees.
There's no charge for the initial enquiry that helps us to undertand your heritage context and next steps.
Common reasons people contact Strata Heritage
"My council has asked for a CHMP before issuing a planning permit."
"I'm not sure whether I need a CHMP or just a due diligence assessment."
"I'm not sure whether I need a CHMP or just a due diligence assessment."
This is the most common enquiry we receive. We can quickly assess whether a CHMP is actually required for your project, provide a quote, and begin the process.
"I'm not sure whether I need a CHMP or just a due diligence assessment."
"I'm not sure whether I need a CHMP or just a due diligence assessment."
"I'm not sure whether I need a CHMP or just a due diligence assessment."
A short preliminary conversation is usually enough to answer this. We'll assess your activity type and the mapped cultural heritage sensitivity of your land and tell you clearly which applies.
"I've just been told my PAHT was refused — what happens now?"
"I'm not sure whether I need a CHMP or just a due diligence assessment."
"My project is in a Heritage Overlay — I need a Heritage Impact Statement."
If your Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Test was refused by First Peoples – State Relations, a CHMP is required. Strata Heritage can prepare the CHMP for you.
"My project is in a Heritage Overlay — I need a Heritage Impact Statement."
"My project is in a Heritage Overlay — I need a Heritage Impact Statement."
"My project is in a Heritage Overlay — I need a Heritage Impact Statement."
Strata Heritage prepares Heritage Impact Statements (HIS) for Heritage Overlay planning permit applications under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and for Heritage Victoria permit applications under the Heritage Act 2017.
"I'm another heritage consultancy and need capacity support."
"My project is in a Heritage Overlay — I need a Heritage Impact Statement."
"I'm another heritage consultancy and need capacity support."
Strata Heritage provides technical and project management support to other heritage consultancies, including fieldwork, report writing, and peer review. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Strata Heritage would like to acknowledge the Gunaikurnai People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which Strata Heritage is based.
We pay respect to Elders past, present, and future and recognise their continuing connection to the land, water, air and sky, acknowledging that sovereignty was never ceded.
Email: enquiries@strataheritage.com.au
Phone: 0429 339 923
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