Approval to Undertake Works on Heritage Properties and Places - New South Wales

Description

You will need this approval if you intend to undertake works on premises or an area that is listed on the State Heritage Register or affected by an interim heritage order. This work includes but is not limited to:

  • full or partial demolition, alterations, extensions, building or developing new structures
  • creating subdivisions
  • removing significant vegetation
  • disturbing relics or historical landscapes
  • undertaking works on interiors.

Please consider that all modifications must be conducted in accordance with minimum standards for maintenance and repair described in the Regulations.

Depending on the nature of the works you intend to undertake, you may be required to provide written notification to the Agency prior to submitting an application for approval. If you intend to undertake only maintenance or other minor works, you may be exempt from this requirement, or from the requirement to receive approval.

Please contact your local council prior to lodging your application to check that all required approvals have been obtained.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval, you must:

  • be the owner of the item or piece of land or have consent of the owner
  • include a statement of heritage impact in your application.

You may also be required to notify the Agency of the works you intend to undertake prior to applying for approval.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fee information is in the attached fee resource.

Application process

Apply

Before proceeding with the application, you should go to the online heritage database to search the State Heritage Register to confirm the status of your heritage place.

You can use the Heritage Management System (HMS) to:

  • lodge, pay and track your Heritage Act applications and permits online
  • search heritage information across NSW on an interactive map.

Administering agency

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Environment and Heritage Group

Heritage Division

Contact details

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