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Heritage Nominations

INTRODUCTIONThis guideline has been prepared to assist thoseseeking recognition and conservation of an itemthey believe may be of heritage significance. Itexplains the process of assessing and managingheritage items in NSW and the roles andresponsibilities of various authorities and interestgroups. To assist you in nominating an item,model letters have been provided, as well as aform to enable items of heritage significance tobe included in the NSW Heritage Database.

WHAT IS A HERITAGE ITEM?Heritage items are things we want to keep becausewe believe they make a valuable contribution toour identity and culture. Items may be landscapes,places, buildings, structures, relics or other works.Before seeking to have an item formally recognisedas significant, carefully consider why it isimpor tant .

An item may be of heritage significance if it is arepresentative or rare example of any of thefollowing types of significance:

• historical (evolution and association) — an itemhaving this value is significant because of theimportance of its association with, or positionin the evolving pattern of our cultural history

• aesthetic (scenic or architectural qualities, orcreative accomplishment) — an item havingthis value is significant because it demonstratespositive visual or sensory appeal, landmarkqualities and/or creative or technical excellence

• technical/research (archaeological, industrial,educational, research potential and scientificvalues) — an item having this value issignificant because of its contribution orpotential contribution to an understanding ofour cultural history or environment

• social (contemporary community esteem) — anitem having this value is significant throughits social, spiritual or cultural association witha recognisable community.

How to Seek

Recognition and

Protection of an

Item Likely to

be of Heritage

Significance

In this guideline:

Nominating means seeking Stateor local government interventionto protect the heritage significanceof an item. A nomination normallyapplies to an item that is notcurrently listed as a heritage itemin an environmental planninginstrument (such as a local orregional environmental plan), or bya conservation order under theHeritage Act.

Recognising means acknowledgingan item’s heritage significance andnoting this in a register orstatutory l ist ing.

Protecting means including aheritage item on a statutory listand/or making decisions about itsfuture that ensure its heritagesignificance is maintained.

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HOW CAN THE HERITAGE COUNCIL HELP?The Heritage Act 1977 specifically allows theHeritage Council to consider nominations fromeither the owner or the relevant local council toprotect items. From time-to-time, the Councilalso receives nominations from the community.This is part of its responsibility in commentinggenerally on heritage issues throughout the State.The Heritage Council also has a key role inencouraging local councils and governmentagencies to investigate, assess and managenominated items.

IS THE ITEM ALREADY FORMALLY RECOGNISEDAS A HERITAGE ITEM?Items with Statutory ProtectionHeritage items that have statutory protection arenormally referred to as ‘listed’. An item may begiven such statutory protection in one of two ways:

• as a heritage item or part of a conservationarea under a local or regional environmentalplan (LEP or REP)

• by an interim or permanent conservation order(ICO or PCO) under the Heritage Act. Ordersare made by the Minister for Urban Affairs andPlanning and administered by the HeritageCounci l .

Items Identified in RegistersFor items in public ownership each NSWgovernment agency is required to compile aninventory of heritage items for which it isresponsible. These are known as heritage andconservation or section 170 registers (as they arerequired to be compiled under this section of theHeritage Act).

There are also other registers of heritage items:those kept by the National Trust and the RoyalAustralian Institute of Architects, for example, are‘alerting registers’ only, as they have no statutoryrole; the Australian Heritage Commission’sRegister of the National Estate only has a statutoryrole when an item identified in the register isaffected by Commonwealth actions.

Silverton Miner’s Cottage. The few surviving remnantsof this once busy silver-mining town near Broken Hillare a vivid reminder of the way of life of earlypioneers. Photo by Wayne Gear.

Heritage significance should not be confused withenvironmental amenity or usefulness. HeritageAssessments in the NSW Heritage Manualoutlines the criteria to be used to assess an item.It also provides useful checklists to ensure that anitem’s heritage significance is clearly understood.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT AN ITEM?Heritage items are usually identified by heritagestudies of local government areas conducted bylocal councils. During a heritage study membersof the community are invited to comment on whatitems they regard as being of heritage significanceand how they would like to see them managed.

If you become concerned about the future of anitem outside of the heritage study process, checkits current heritage status and bring your concernsto the attention of the relevant council (orgovernment agency, if it is publicly-owned). Youmay also choose to seek the advice and support ofa local historical society, a community group or theNational Trust. Such an action may result in whatis commonly referred to as a heritage nomination.

This guideline set out the steps you need to takeshould you be concerned about an item youbelieve to be of heritage significance. If theseavenues fail to allay your concerns, contact theHeritage Council.

(1) For further details about organisations and theirregisters see page 5; and for a list of registers seethe appended NSW Heritage Database form.

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IS THE ITEM'S HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCEUNDER THREAT?What to Do for a Listed Heritage ItemIf an item is already formally recognised ashaving heritage significance in an environmentalplanning instrument (an LEP or REP) or under theHeritage Act (by an ICO or PCO), the normalprocess is to express your views on the future ofthe item during the public exhibition period ofany development proposals. The approvalauthority will take into account heritage issues,and any submissions received on heritage issues,when determining the application.

If you believe that a listed heritage item is notbeing properly protected by its owner or manageryou should contact, in the first instance, the localcouncil or, in the case of government-ownedproperty, the agency concerned. Councils can

encourage private owners to care for heritage itemsthrough a range of incentives; government agencieshave a responsibility to maintain heritage assetswhich they own or that are under their control.

What to Do if the Item is Not ListedIf the item you are concerned about is not listedyou may wish to contact the local council (orrelevant agency if it is publicly-owned) aboutyour concerns, and request action to protect itfrom being damaged or destroyed.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, approval isrequired from local councils before any building orstructure can be erected, altered or partly or fullydemolished. A council may specify in its localapprovals policy (which it is required to prepareunder that Act) that it will consider heritage whendetermining an application to build or demolish.

The Kanangra wasthe largest ofSydney’s steam-powered innerharbour ferries.Converted todiesel, it waseventually takenout of service in1985 and is nowowned by theSydney Marit imeMuseum. Twoother old styleferries, the SouthSteyne and theBarragoola, havebeen protected byconservationorders under theHeritage Act.Photo courtesySydney Marit imeMuseum.

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HOW DO I NOMINATE AN ITEM?To nominate an item for recognition or protectioncontact the relevant organisation:

• for privately-owned property the first point ofcontact is the local council responsible for thearea in which the item is situated. Oftencouncils have specially designated heritageofficers or advisors; otherwise, the planning orenvironmental services division of the councilshould be contacted

• for State government-owned items contact theproperty office of the agency responsible forthe item

• for Commonwealth government-owned itemscontact the officer dealing with property in thedepartment or agency responsible for the itemand the officer dealing with NSW matters inthe Historic Section of the Australian HeritageCommission in Canberra.

After making contact, send a letter. Model letters— to your local council, a government departmentand the Heritage Council, are provided on pages11 to 14. Also, complete as much as you can ofthe NSW Heritage Database form (see page 15)and send a copy with your letter.

Your database form will be used by the localcouncil, State government agency or the HeritageCouncil to compile information about thenominated item — so its significance can beassessed and a decision made on whether it shouldbe entered in the NSW Heritage Database. Thedatabase is to assist authorities to make decisionsabout assessment and management as comparativedata is compiled.

Include in your letter the reasons why youconsider the item needs special considerationoutside the normal heritage study process.

If, following discussions with your council or aftera response from the government agency you arestill concerned about the future of the item, send acopy of your database form with a covering letterto the Secretary of the Heritage Council requestingits assistance in resolving the matter. TheHeritage Council will seek advice from the localcouncil or government agency on the currentheritage status of the item (if any) and will assesshow they are responding to your concern.

WHAT IS THE NSW HERITAGE DATABASE?The Heritage Office is currently developing acomprehensive, computerised database of the State’senvironmental heritage. When fully operational,the NSW Heritage Database will provide:

• a one-stop source of information about aheritage item, including why it is significantand who has it listed or registered

• consistent and rigorous application of criteriafor the assessment of heritage significanceacross the State

• a database of heritage information forcomparative evaluation of potential items

• guidance on appropriate management, byaccessing similar projects.

Inclusion in the database will not give an itemprotection; it is an information-gathering toolonly. The database will be open-ended, withamendments, additions and deletions being madeas new information comes to light and as localand regional heritage studies progress. Listing inthe database will, however, promote soundmanagement practices.

Rag and Famish Hotel, North Sydney is a rare remnantof the low-scale building type prevalent in the areabefore the post-war building boom and the growth ofthe North Sydney commercial centre, It is also apopular ‘watering hole’ for workers in the surroundinghigh-rise offices.Photo by Lindy Kerr.

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STEPS TO TAKE WHEN NOMINATING AN ITEM FOR RECOGNITION OR PROTECTION

Step 1. Seek assistance from your local council,especially the heritage advisor or heritageplanning officer, where there is one.

Step 2. Is the item already listed in a heritageschedule (or if the item is an area, identified asa heritage conservation area) in an local orregional environmental plan; or protected by anorder under the Heritage Act? If so, you willnot need to nominate the item.

If the item is subject to a proposal to alter,build or demolish, make a submission to theapproval authority during the period ofexhibition (for a development proposal) ornotification (for a building proposal) and ensureyour views are heard.

Step 3. Check that you are seeking recognitionor protection because of the heritage value ofan item, and not simply to preserve amenity (forexample, to prevent intrusive redevelopment,or to maintain a convenient service).

Step 4. Check whether the owner and managerof the item, and other community members orgroups (such as the National Trust and localhistorical society) share your views. Suchconsultation helps you to check whether yourconcerns are well founded. If the owner or thecommunity group agree with your concernsyou might decide on a joint nomination.

Step 5. Is the item already entered in a heritagestudy register? Check with your local council. Ifit is, obtain a copy of the heritage study for theitem (or conservation area) and proceed to step 12.

If the item is not already entered on a heritagestudy register, enter the answers to steps 6 to11 on the NSW Heritage Database form.

Step 6. Is the item recognised in any other non-statutory registers (see the NSW HeritageDatabase form for an indicative list)? Inquire asto whether any of these listings already give theitem the recognition or protection that you seek.

Step 7. Identify precisely what it is you want toprotect, including the item’s curtilage and itsreal property description. Attach a locationplan and/or site plan.

Step 8. Gather as much documentary andphysical evidence about the item as possible.See the section ‘Investigate Significance’ in theNSW Heritage Manual.

Step 9. Summarise why you think the item isimportant. Assess the significance of the itemor area using Heritage Assessments in the NSWHeritage Manual. Indicate whether it issignificant under any of the four values —historical, aesthetic, technical/research orsocial— in a local, regional or state context.

Step 10. Summarise the physical condition of theitem. Include several photographs, if possible.

Step 11. Complete the other parts of thedatabase form as best you can.

Step 12. Summarise your reasons for requiringprotection of the item and include them in thecovering letter.

Step 13. Send the NSW Heritage Database formwith a covering letter nominating the item, tothe local counci or relevant governmentagency. Include any supporting documentation.If, after your negotiations you still haveconcerns, write to the Heritage Council,including copies of all correspondence.

Note: If you cannot complete all of the above steps complete as much as you can.

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NOMINATIONS FLOW CHART

Send copy of listingto local council andrequest inclusion

Proponent decides to nominate item (1) for protection

Check whether item is already listed

Listedwith statutory control(2)

(no need to nominate)

UrgentProtection required

Is item on the NSWHeritage Database?

Check with local councilthat perceived threat is

real and urgent

Check that this isa heritage issue

Not urgenti.e. no immediate threat

to significance

Comment on anydevelopment proposals

during advertising period

Consult with local councilDetermine property description

Gather as much information about the item as you can

Investigate on site including photographs of item and its setting

YYYYYesesesesesNoNoNoNoNo

Nominator stillnot satisfied

Notlisted

Listedin a register — but nocontrol by an authority

NSW HERITAGEMANUALSTEP 1 —INVESTIGATESIGNIFICANCE

Summarise knowledge

Consider heritage themes, curtilage, integrity

Consult with others in the community

Assess significance

Prepare a statement of heritage significance

Complete as much as you can of NSW Heritage Database form(or a copy of the form if already on database)

Send form with covering letter to local council and/or Heritage Council

NSW HERITAGEMANUALSTEP 3 — MANAGESIGNIFICANCE

NSW HERITAGEMANUALSTEP 2 —ASSESSSIGNIFICANCE

Summarise condition of item

Summarise reason for requiring listing

Local council and/or Heritage Council check significanceand consider appropriate course of action

(1) Item can be cultural landscapes, conservation areas, places, buildings, structures, relics or other works.(2) Protected by a local or regional environmental plan, or a conservation order under the Heritage Act.

Indicates public consultationIndicates public consultationIndicates public consultationIndicates public consultationIndicates public consultationNote:

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WHO IS INVOLVED IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION?HOW CAN THEY HELP TO PROTECT AN ITEM?There are many organisations involved inheritage conservation and the different ways ofrecognising heritage can lead to confusion. Someof the organisations and their roles are listedbelow. See Heritage Contacts in the NSWHeritage Manual for other organisations, and foraddresses and phone numbers.

The community — plays an important role inheritage planning, by:

• being involved in the heritage study process.To ensure the success of a heritage study of alocality or region, and to understand therecommendations made, it is essential that thecommunity be involved at all stages of theprocess, including the identification ofheritage resources

• commenting on provisions in draft planninginstruments

• participating in community consultation ondevelopment applications

• making use of heritage incentives that activelysupport heritage conservation, for example,local heritage funds and award schemes

• supporting activities that raise communityawareness of heritage issues and opportunities,such as promotional material, the Main Streetprogram and local history collections inlibraries and museums.

Local councils — play a pivotal role in heritageconservation planning. Local councils identifyand protect heritage items in local environmentalplans (LEPs). This is usually preceded by aheritage study, (jointly funded with the State orCommonwealth government) which involvescommunity liaison and consultation.

The State Government may also list heritage itemsin regional environmental plan (REP), afterundertaking a regional heritage study. Theapproval authority in a REP, however, is usuallythe local council. Both LEPs and REPs haveprovisions that involve the State Government inthe approval process for major works to items ofregional or state heritage significance.

The revised Local Government Act 1993, alsorequires approval from local councils for demolitionof any structure, and heritage can be a mattercouncil considers when assessing such applications.

Councils are also involved in the promotion ofsound heritage conservation practice and caninstitute incentives such as rate reduction andlocal heritage funds.

NSW Heritage Council — is constituted under theHeritage Act and is responsible to the Ministerfor Urban Affairs and Planning. The twelve-memberCouncil represents environmental, property andheritage interests and meets once a month. It givesadvice and makes recommendations on heritageissues generally, and on the implementation of theHeritage Act to the Minister and to relevant bodies.It plays an active role in disseminatinginformation about the State’s heritage throughresearch, exhibitions, publications and seminars.The council is assisted by a number of specialistadvisory committees such as those dealing withhistory, church property, materials, archaeologyand fire safety.

The Heritage Act enables the State Government,on the recommendation of the Heritage Council,to place conservation orders on items of Statesignificance to provide temporary or permanentprotection. An order means that the consent ofthe Heritage Council must be obtained beforedevelopment can be carried out.

The process of placing orders under the HeritageAct is complex. Refer to sections 24 to 55 and129 to 137 for further details.

The Heritage Act also requires that an excavationpermit be obtained before any relic is disturbed orexcavated, whether or not there is a conservationorder in place. Section 57(1)(c) and sections 138 to146 of the Act protects the State’s archaeologicalresources, including underwater relics.

Heritage Office — provides specialist administrativeand policy support for the Heritage Council andthe Minister and advises the community, localcouncils and Government agencies on heritagematters in NSW. It coordinates the funding ofheritage projects by both State andCommonwealth governments through the NSWHeritage Assistance Program. It also advises theMinister on development applications affectingheritage items under REPs.

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National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) —manages the State’s national parks, some othernatural areas and a range of historic sites. Forexample, Hill End, and the Quarantine Station atNorth Head, are significant historic sitesmanaged by NPWS. The National Parks andWildlife Act 1974 also protects Aboriginal relics.

requires State agencies to keep a register ofheritage items under their control. Havingidentified the items, it is then the responsibilityof the agency to institute sound conservationpractices to manage its heritage assets.

Commonwealth agencies — Commonwealthheritage properties are managed by its variousdepartments and authorities, such as theDepartment of Defence and the AustralianMarit ime Safety Authority. Commonwealthgovernment agencies are not usually subject tostate or local government Acts or regulations.They must not, however, adversely affect placesentered in the Register of the National Estate bytheir actions, unless there is no alternative(Australian Heritage Commission Act 1975,section 30).

The Australian Heritage Commission recommendsthat Commonwealth-owned properties be assessedfor the NSW Heritage Database as well as for theRegister of the National Estate.

Australian Heritage Commission — is responsiblefor identifying indigenous, historic and naturalheritage that is to form part of the National Estate— in other words, the heritage of the nation. Italso advises the Commonwealth Government onthe management of their properties and commentson Commonwealth actions that affect items onthe Register of the National Estate.

The commission’s register covers the whole ofAustralia. Inclusion on the register of private,state or local government properties has nostatutory force other than to control the actionsof the Commonwealth. It does, however, entitlethe owner of a building or structure on theregister to apply for the Tax Incentive for HeritageConservation scheme and, if successful, to claima tax rebate on planned conservation work.

National Trust of Australia (NSW) — is a privateconservation body established by an Act ofParliament. While influential, it has no statutorypowers. It has a register of buildings and siteswhich are, in the trust’s judgement, part of theState’s heritage. The assessment is carried out forthe most part by volunteer professionals whoserve on the trust’s various committees. The trustalso owns and manages a number of historicproperties.

Historic Houses Trust of NSW — was establishedin 1980 by the State Government to manage andmaintain a number of government-owned historicbuildings as interpretative museums; for example,Elizabeth Farm, Hyde Park Barracks, Rose SeidlerHouse and the First Government House site. TheTrust also maintains an archive of domesticAustralian interiors including samples offurnishings.

Other State government agencies — most have aportfolio of properties, many of which involveheritage items. The properties of the Departmentof School Education and of State Rail areexamples. Section 170 of the Heritage Act

Dr Thomas Arndell’s flour mill, Cattai was built on ahill overlooking the Hawkesbury River some timebetween 1802 and 1810, and is the oldest industrialheritage site in Australia. Since the incorporation ofthe Arndell property into Cattai National Park in1991, the National Parks and Wildlife Service hasstabilised the ruin and undertaken an archaeologicalinvestigation of the site. The mill and nearby granaryand cottage are listed on the Register of the NationalEstate. Photo by Denis Gojak.

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The trust is an important lobby and educationalgroup, which often alerts government and theHeritage Council of heritage items or placesunder threat, and can assist in negotiations toensure heritage is properly managed.

Much of the work of the trust is funded under theNSW Heritage Assistance Program, including theadvisory services it provides on cemeteryconservation, and on the administration of taxdeductions for community fund-raising projectsorganised to protect heritage items.

Local historical societies — are voluntaryorganisations that assist in identifying heritageitems at a local level; researching theirsignificance and lobbying local government andthe Heritage Council to protect items.

Local societies can be contacted through theRoyal Australian Historical Society. The societyalso maintains a computer database (the LocalHistory and Heritage Bibliography) to assist theinvestigation of heritage items.

Other bodies — there are various community andprofessional groups such as the Royal AustralianInstitute of Architects, the Royal AustralianPlanning Institute, the Institution of Engineers,Australian Conservation Foundation and theProperty Council of Australia that are alsoinvolved in identifying and managing heritage.

WHO HAS THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY FORHERITAGE CONSERVATION?We all have a responsibility to ensure thatheritage resources are conserved for present andfuture generations. In NSW, the current heritagesystem is a direct response to community concernthat heritage assets are being identified andappropriately managed.

Both local councils and the State Government areinvolved in the identification, protection,development control and promotion of heritageitems. Local councils are in the best position tounderstand all the issues surrounding the proposedconservation and development of heritageresources, and are skilled in negotiating successfuloutcomes between interested parties.

A decision on a particular proposal concerning aheritage item can be required from both the localcouncil and the Heritage Council. To minimisethis overlap and to share responsibility, theHeritage Council has established a practice of notplacing conservation orders on items that areidentified in LEPs or REPs, or which are to beconsidered under the Local Government Act’scontrols on demolition — but only if it issatisfied that sound heritage managementpractice is occurring at the local level.

Cape Byron lighthouse onAustralia’s most easterly pointat Byron Bay, was designed bythe colonial architect, JamesBarnet, at the turn of thecentury. It has the same designas the lighthouse on PointPerpendicular and was built ofpre-cast concrete blocks madeon site, an innovative techniquefor the time. Cape Byronlighthouse is an item of statesignificance and has statutoryprotection under the NorthCoast Regional EnvironmentalPlan 1988.Photo by Leanne Gould.

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HOW DOES HERITAGE LISTING IN ANENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT(LEP OR REP) AFFECT A PROPERTY OWNER?The listing of a property in the heritage scheduleof an LEP or REP is a mark of the community’sesteem for that item. It also imposes obligationson the owner to alter it only in ways that areconsistent with its heritage significance. This doesnot mean that items or places cannot be changed;rather, it means that heritage issues must betaken into consideration when assessing proposedchanges. This often requires creative ideas toachieve innovative, well-designed solutions.

If an item is identified in an LEP or REP, either ina heritage schedule or within heritage conservationarea, development consent is required (in mostinstances from the local council) to carry out workthat could impact on the significance of the item.When considering a development application thecouncil will advertise the proposal and seek publiccomment. Minor works to heritage items areusually exempted from requiring developmentapproval, but will often require building approval.

If an application involves full or partialdemolition of a heritage item, the council usuallycannot grant consent until it has given theHeritage Council notice of its intention to do so.

Interiors are not usually covered in LEPs or REPsunless they are identified in a separate schedule;an order under the Heritage Act generally doescovers the interior.

Proposals to erect new buildings within a heritageconservation area or in the vicinity of heritageitems will require the council to consider theimpact of the development on the significance ofthe item or area.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HERITAGE LISTING?Heritage recognition and an understanding of theheritage significance of an item can be used forpositive public relations (for commercialproperties and government agencies) and mayincrease property values generally. Conservingheritage items that the community holds in highesteem increases the community’s sense ofidentity, and positively influences newdevelopment and the desirability of an area as aplace in which to live and work. Examples inNSW include the suburbs of Paddington andHaberfield in Sydney; the tourism benefits of

heritage to cities and towns such as Broken Hill,Braidwood or Glen Innes; and the culturallandscapes of the Southern Highlands.

Most LEPs and REPs contain incentive clausesthat enable a local council or other approvalauthority to allow a non-conforming use wherethe conservation of an item depends on suchapproval and where there are no major negativeenvironmental impacts. For example, sympatheticcommercial uses may be permitted in aresidential zone where an item’s use as a dwellingwould not allow its conservation, for reasons ofeconomic viabil i ty.

To promote heritage conservation, some localcouncils have instituted a number of practicessuch as rate relief, the waiving of application feesand local grants or award programs for conservedheritage items.

The Commonwealth Government’s Tax Incentivefor Heritage Conservation scheme provides taxrebates of twenty-cents-in-the-dollar for approvedconservation work on non-income producingheritage structures valued at under $300 000. InNSW, for the structure to qualify, it must belisted on the Register of the National Estate orthe Heritage Council’s heritage register.

WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OFHERITAGE LISTING?It would be naive to assume that heritage listingof individual items does not have some economicimpact, but there are many incentives — floorspace transfers, the potential for adaptive reuseand free advisory services. These have beendeveloped to highlight the benefits of heritage.

Economic impacts range from an increase inspecialist consultant fees (to help owners preparesubmissions to do work on heritage items) to adecrease in the development potential availableon investment sites.

Heritage organisations throughout Australia arecurrently reviewing the economic effects ofheritage listings, including positive benefits andproperty insurance issues. In considering theissue of insurance, it should be noted that theHeritage Council does not advocate thereconstruction of heritage fabric in full should itbe accidentally destroyed; the Council wouldhowever seek sympathetic infill development.

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Model Letters

The following are model letters to:

• the local council• a State government agency• the Heritage Council of NSW.

They are meant as a guide only — to assist you tooutline your concerns, and to nominate an item;as such, they need to be modified to suit theparticular situation.

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The General Manager

...................................................................................... Counc i l

PO Box .......................................................................................

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Dear ............................................................................................

Re: Nomination of [name and address of item] .................................................................................................................................

On behalf of [name of organisation, if you represent one] ................................ I wish to nominate the above item for

inclusion as a heritage item in the [local government area] ............................ Local Environmental Plan.

From my research this item is not currently identified in a local or regional environmental plan. From my analysis

of available evidence it is of heritage significance because ............................................................................................................

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I attach a NSW Heritage Database form on which I have completed as much information as I could locate. I also

attach copies of listings with the following organisations: [list those that have recognised the item as having

significance, e.g. Australian Heritage Commission, National Trust, Royal Australian Institute of Architects,

Institution of Engineers, local historical society] and copies of photographs of the item and other relevant documents.

I understand the item is currently owned by ......................................................................................................................................

and managed by ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Their plans for the future of the item are understood to be ...........................................................................................................

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Please contact me if you require further information or wish to arrange a meeting. Please also let me know when

council will consider this matter.

Yours faithful ly,

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A copy of this letter has been sent to the Heritage Council and [list other organisations, as appropriate] .....................

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Attachments (NSW Heritage Database form, copies of photographs, listings, earlier correspondence with local

council and government agencies etc.): ................................................................................................................................................

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Your name, organisation (where applicable)

Address

Date

Phone/fax

Your reference number

[signature and date]

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Your name, organisation (where applicable)

Address

Date

Phone/fax

Your reference number

The Property Manager

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Dear Sir or Madam,

Re: Nomination of [name and address of item] ...............................................................................................................................

On behalf of [name of organisation, if you represent one] ............................................................................................................

I wish to nominate the above item for inclusion on your register of heritage items under the control of your

department (section 170 of the Heritage Act 1977). From my research this item is/is not [strike out whichever is

not applicable] currently identified in an local or regional environmental plan or under the NSW Heritage Act.

From my analysis the item is of heritage significance because ...................................................................................................

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I attach a NSW Heritage Database form on which I have completed as much information as I could locate. I also

attach copies of listings with the following organisations: [list those that have recognised the item as having

significance, e.g. Australian Heritage Commission, National Trust, Royal Australian Institute of Architects,

Institution of Engineers, local historical society] and copies of photographs of the item and other relevant documents.

I understand the item is managed by .................................. . The plans for the future of the item are understood to be:

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[Optional.] I seek your urgent reassurance that the heritage values of this item will be taken into consideration

when planning any future works.

Please contact me if you require further information and or wish to arrange a meeting to discuss this matter.

Yours faithful ly,

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A copy of this letter has been sent to the Heritage Council and [list other organisations as appropriate] ....................

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Attachments (NSW Heritage Database form, copies of photographs, listings and earlier correspondence with local

council, government authorities etc.): ................................................................................................................................................

[Name and address of the relevant government agency]

[signature and date]

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Your name, organisation (where applicable)

Address

Date

Phone/fax

Your reference number

[Signature and date}

The Secretary

NSW Heritage Council

GPO Box 3927

Sydney, NSW 2001

Dear Sir or Madam,

Re: Nomination of [name and address of item] ................................................................................................................................

On behalf of [name of organisation, if you represent one] .............................................................................................................

I seek the assistance of the Heritage Council to ensure the heritage significance of the above item is protected.

From my research this item is not currently identified in a local or regional environmental plan or under the NSW

Heritage Act. From my analysis the item is of heritage significance because .........................................................................

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I attach a NSW Heritage Database form on which I have completed as much information as I could locate. I also

attach copies of the item’s listings with the following organisations: [list those that have recognised the item as

having significance, e.g. Australian Heritage Commission, National Trust, Royal Australian Institute of Architects,

Institution of Engineers, local historical society] and copies of photographs of the item and other relevant documents.

I understand the item is currently owned by ..................................................... and managed by .................................................

Their plans for the future of the item are understood to be ..........................................................................................................

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This is of concern because ......................................................................................................................................................................

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I have discussed the matter and corresponded with the local council/State government agency [as applicable].

Please contact me if you require further information and to let me know when the Heritage Council has considered

this matter.

Yours faithful ly,

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A copy of this letter has been sent to [local council, other organisations, as appropriate]: ...............................................

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Attachments (NSW Heritage Database form, copies of photographs, listings and correspondence with local

councils, government agencies etc.): ...................................................................................................................................................

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NSW HeritageDatabase Form

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Notes to help nominees to fill out the databaseform. If you cannot complete all parts of theform, complete as much as you can.

PAGE ONEName of study and name of authorIgnore these fields when using the form tonominate an item.

Group nameUse only if the item is part of a group.

Group database numberIf the group as a whole has already been enteredon the NSW Heritage Database, enter the groupnumber here. To find this out, contact theHeritage Office, phone (02) 9391 2000.

Statement of significanceFor advice on preparing a statement ofsignificance, refer to Heritage Assessmentspublished in the NSW Heritage Manual.

Listings• Register of the National Estate — contact

the Australian Heritage Commission,phone (06) 271 2111

• National Historic Shipwreck register anddatabase — contact the Heritage Office forinformation on the NSW component

• regional environmental plan — contact theDepartment of Urban Affairs and Planning,phone (02) 9391 2000

• local environmental plan — contact the localcounci l

• Heritage Council Register — contact theHeritage Office.

Photograph and CaptionFor guidance on the photography of heritageitems, refer to the Department of Urban Affairsand Planning’s NSW Heritage: Guidelines forPhotographic Recording of Heritage Sites,Buildings and Structures.

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PAGE TWOLocation mapIf you wish to attach a map that is larger than thespace provided, make sure you indicate in thisbox the north point, map name, scale and gridcoordinates.

Site sketch planInclude here, or attach, a sketch plan of the item.If it is part of a group, it is also useful to attach aplan of the group, with each item identified.Ensure a north point is included on all plans.

DescriptionInclude information on the architectural style,where relevant, and type of item (in more specificterms than the categories listed on page 4 of theform). Make particular reference to unusual ordominant features.

Historical notesIdentify people and historical events associatedwith the item.

Historical themes• national — contact the Australian Heritage

Commission• state — refer to the list on page 4 of the form• regional — these can be derived using

Regional Histories published by the HeritageOffice and the Department of Urban Affairsand Planning

• local — refer to local area heritage studies.

PAGE THREEResearch sources may be be in various forms:

• written — include published and unpublisheddocuments

• oral — attach transcripts of sound tapes, withreference numbers

• graphic — include references to photographs,drawings, paintings. Attach copies.

Related informationThis refers to information you have about thenominated item. List here your own reports,plans and other material you have developed inthe process of assessing the item.

Real property descriptionInclude here lot and deposit plan (DP) number, ifknown. [Optional. ]

Owners detailsInclude if known. Please note this information isnot made public when an item is listed on thedatabase.

ZoningContact the local council for the localgovernment area in which the item is located.

Evaluation of significanceThis table is used to summarise the significanceof an item as outlined by the statement ofsignificance. Indicate the nature of the item’ssignificance (historical, aesthetic, technical/research, social) by marking whether the degreeof its significance is because it is rare and/orrepresentative at a local (L), regional (R), state (S),national (N) or international (I) level.

Recommended managementIndicate here whether a particular conservationaction is needed to ensure that the heritagesignificance of the item is retained.

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Name of study ................................................................................................................

Author of study ..............................................................................................................

Name of item ..................................................................................................................

Other name/s ..................................................................................................................

Group name ............................................................................. Group database no. ..........................................................

Location or address ................................................................................................................................................................

suburb/town ............................................................................................................................................ postcode ...............................................................

Current use ................................................................................................................................................................................

Former use (if different) ..............................................................................................................................................................

Item type (see page 4) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Statement of significance ....................................................................................................................................................

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NSW Heritage Database formDatabase no.

Reference no.

Listings

Commmonwealth� Register of the National Estate

� Register of the National Estate — interim

� National Historic Shipwreck Register and database

NSW Statutory� regional environmental plan (REP) heritage schedule

� Local environmental plan (LEP) heritage schedule

� NSW government agency heritage register (s. 170)

� within a conservation area in an LEP

� Heritage Council register — permanent conservation order

� Heritage Council register — interim conservation order

� Heritage Council register — s. 130 orders

� NSW government agency heritage register (s. 170)

� National Parks and Wildlife register

Non-statutory� register of National Trust of Australia (NSW)

� within a National Trust conservation area

� register of significant 20th century architecture (RAIA)

� archaeological zoning plan

� Institution of Engineers (NSW) heritage register

� heritage study

Other (please specify)

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Caption ........................................

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Film roll no. ................................

Negative no. ...............................

Date .............................................

Photograph by ............................

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Survey date ................................

Photograph

(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

Description .................................................................................................................................................................................

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Physical condition ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Construction years / / to / /

Modification/s and date/s .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Other significant dates ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Architect/designer .................................................................................... Builder/artisan ..........................................................................................

Historical notes ........................................................................................................................................................................

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Historical themes (see page 4)

National ...................................................................................................... Regional .....................................................................................................

State ............................................................................................................ Local ............................................................................................................

Name of study ................................................................................................................

Name of author ..............................................................................................................

Name of item ..................................................................................................................

NSW Heritage Database form

Date of inspection ............................................................

Name .......................................................................................................

Scale .................................. Grid reference ..........................................

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Location map Site sketch plan

Database no.

Reference no.

(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

Date of entry and updates in database

NSW Heritage Database form

Research sources used in making this assessment

Writ ten ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Date ....................

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Oral ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Date ....................

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Graphic ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Date ....................

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Related information (e.g. reports, plans, audio tapes, photos)

Type Author Date Repository

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Real Property

Local government area ................................................................................ Zoning ........................................................................................................

Owner ............................................................................................................... Phone/fax ..................................................................................................

Owner address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................(Note: Ownership details will not be available to the public where property is in private ownership)

Evaluation of significance — summary

historical aesthetic technical/research social

rare

representative

L — local R — regional S — state N — national I — international

Recommended management ................................................................................................................................................................................

Conservation management plan Yes/No Author .........................................................................................................

Client ................................................ Date ....................... Endorsed by .............................................................. Date ....................

Further information This form summarises the categories of information required for the database. It is not intended to restrict

the amount of information submitted. Please attach additional material.

Database no.

Reference no.

(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

Name of study ................................................................................................................

Name of author ..............................................................................................................

Name of item ..................................................................................................................

NSW Heritage Database form

Where heritage items are made up of a number of component items(known as an assemblage) each component item should be recorded onseparate forms in addition to an overall form and statement of significancefor the whole. The assemblage and components should be sequentiallynumbered and cross-referenced. Examples of such items include industrialcomplexes made up of various machines and structures and ruralhomesteads made up of a number of out-buildings and structures.

There are four main reasons for assessing the heritage significanceof items and considering management recommendations. These are:

• as part of a regional, local or thematic heritage study;• in a conservation management plan or similar study;• when nominating an item for inclusion in a register or for

protection when under threat; and• for development and building heritage impact statements.

For nominations it may not always be possible for the proponent tocomplete all parts of the form. Consult the NSW Heritage Manualpublication Heritage Nominations. It is envisaged that all otherassessments will be carried out by professionals with experience inheritage assessments.

I f there is insuff ic ient space provided on this form please at tach the addi t ional informat ion.

The database will not replace existing inventories or any statutorycontrols on heritage items, but will be an informative tool foridentifying the State’s heritage resource and for making comparativeassessments.Investigation, assessment and management procedureshave been devised to provide a consistent and accountable heritagesystem in NSW. Information on the procedures can be found in the NSWHeritage Manual and in the companion document ArchaeologicalAssessments. These and other heritage publications are available from:Information Centre, Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, phone(02) 9391 2222 or fax (02) 9391 2333.

This form can be used for all cultural heritage items, for example culturallandscapes, sites, works, building complexes, structures, gardens andrelics (including underwater items). It has not been designed for use inassessing and managing pre-contact Aboriginal heritage although it canbe used for post-contact sites important to Aboriginal and/or othercommunities. It is also not designed for use in the assessment andmanagement of natural heritage areas. The NSW National Parks andWildlife Service should be consulted regarding Aboriginal sites andareas with natural heritage significance values.

This form is designed to assist in summarising information about

cultural items for input into the NSW Heritage Database.

Item typesArchaeological/historical site (maritime)Archaeological/historical site (terrestrial)AreaBuildingLandscapeIndustrial relicMoveable item/collectionOtherLocal or regional historical themesRefer to local and regional historical reports for themes.

State historical themes1 Aboriginal contact: may include sites of conflict, resistance,

interaction

2 Convict

3 Exploration

4 Pastoralism

5 Agriculture

6 Land tenure — Aboriginal and European: may include subdivisions,fences, survey marks

7 Mining: may include gold, coal, tin, gemstones, sand, shale, quarries

8 Fishing: includes whaling

9 Environment — natural, modified or shaped: may include Aboriginaland European features, clearing, timber-getting, soil conservation,national parks, gardens, special plantings, preservation of open space

10 Townships: may include present, former or aborted settlements,streetscapes

11 Migration

12 Ethnic influences

13 Transport: includes road, rail, water, air

14 Communication: includes printing, postal to modern media

15 Utilities: e.g. water, sewerage, gas, electricity

16 Industry

17 Labour: includes work practices and organised labour

18 Commerce: includes banking, retailing

19 Technology

20 Science

21 Government and administration: includes maladministration

22 Law and order: includes protest

23 Defence: may include Aboriginal battle sites, war memorials

24 Housing

25 Social institutions: e.g. CWA, masonic, progress halls, schools of art

26 Cultural sites: from low to high culture; significant for the creation orperformance of art, music, literature, drama, film etc; local symbols

27 Leisure: includes tourism, resorts

28 Sport: includes sporting facilities, equipment, trophies

29 Health: includes hospitals, maternity hospitals

30 Welfare: e.g. charitable and self-help institutions

31 Religion: e.g. churches, convents, manses

32 Education: includes formal and informal, schools, mechanicsinstitutes, secondary and tertiary educational institutions

33 Death: e.g. cemeteries, undertakers

34 Events: may include monuments, sites of special significance andsocial value

35 Persons: may include individuals, families, dynasties, birthplace, placeof residence, women’s sites

[ ] Other

National themesContact the Australian Heritage Commission for current national themes.

Notes