Talk to a Victorian Heritage Advisor

1. We respond within two business days — usually the same day for phone enquiries.
2. 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.
3. We give you a clear preliminary assessment — which heritage pathway applies to your project, what the likely process involves, and a realistic indicative cost and timeline range.
4. 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.

 "My council has asked for a CHMP before issuing a planning permit."

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 — including the Notice of Intent to the relevant Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP).

"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?"

If your Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Test was refused by First Peoples – State Relations, a CHMP is required. If the refused PAHT was prepared by Strata Heritage, the fees you paid are credited in full to your CHMP costs.

"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."

Strata Heritage provides technical and project management support to other heritage firms. 

Contact us to discuss your requirements.