Historic Heritage Management & Assessment
When should you consider Historic Heritage support?
Victoria is full of historic treasures — from old gold mining sites and rural homesteads to huts, bridges and earthworks. Thousands of these places are protected by heritage laws or planning overlays. That’s good news for preserving our history, but it can make projects tricky to navigate.
You may need historical heritage advice when:
- planning new works on or near a property with a Heritage Overlay, or listed on either the Victorian Heritage Register or Victorian Heritage Inventory.
- developing infrastructure projects that may intersect with historic structures or archaeological sites.
- seeking approvals from planning authorities
- engaging with Heritage Victoria on conservation activities.
Why does Historic Heritage matter?
Historic heritage matters because it carries legal, cultural, and community value that directly impacts how projects are planned, approved, and delivered.
- Non-compliance with heritage legislation can cause costly project delays, stop orders, or reputational risks.
- Heritage places are non-renewable cultural assets that contribute to community identity, tourism, and Victoria’s historic character.
- Early planning ensures that development projects remain legally compliant while respecting community values and retaining eligibility for funding or grants.
- Sound conservation management preserves significant buildings, structures, and archaeological features for future generations while enabling appropriate adaptation.