May 8, 2023 2 min read

Banyule Council Planning Scheme

Heritage properties list extended

We have been provided an update by Banyule Council about variations to the Banyule Heritage Study Planning Scheme that have been successfully steered through the State Government approval process.

Heritage Study 2020

A municipal-wide Heritage Study was prepared by consultants on behalf of Council. It included community consultation that invited nominations of potentially significant properties in February & March 2020. It then considered preliminary assessments of 200 potential heritage places and, subsequently, a detailed assessment of the most significant (priority) individual places in 2021. The Study identified 21 places of heritage significance to the City of Banyule and recommended them for inclusion on the Heritage Overlay.

Council adopted the Heritage Study at its Ordinary Meeting on 20 September 2021 and resolved to progress protections for the 21 places in the Banyule Planning Scheme.

The Banyule Heritage Study is an important part of Council’s commitment to conserve places and precincts that contribute to Banyule’s cultural heritage. Council also has an obligation under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Banyule Planning Scheme to identify and consider the protection of places of heritage significance.

‌This FofEV article is a series of excerpts from the Council's Shaping Banyule website. To view the full Council post use this link:

Go to Shaping Banyule - Heritage

There are Eaglemont, Ivanhoe & East Ivanhoe properties among those gaining a heritage rating.

Here are some Q & As lifted from the Banyule website about the implications of heritage listings:

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"What makes a building "heritage?" Heritage value is not determined by just the age of a building. Amongst eight criteria, heritage considers rarity, social or cultural associations, historical and aesthetic significance, all of which contribute to the fabric and evolution of the municipality.

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"Can a heritage building be demolished?" The Heritage Overlay does not prohibit development, alterations or demolition. Application of the Heritage Overlay means that a planning permit is required to demolish, construct, alter or extend a heritage building. Each planning application is assessed on its own merits, taking into consideration the heritage significance of the place. In some circumstances heritage places can be redeveloped. However, Council is unlikely to support the demolition or significant alteration of a heritage place that is individually significant or contributes to the significance of a precinct.

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"Can a heritage place be altered or developed?" The Heritage Overlay seeks to ensure any changes have regard to the heritage value of the particular place. New additions or alterations are permissible via a planning permit and are assessed on an individual case by case basis with input from Council’s Heritage Advisor. An application for a planning permit may need to be supported by a report from a heritage consultant. Council’s planning team are available to discuss the nature and requirements of any proposed works. The Development Planning team can be contacted on 9457 9808.

Interested in finding out more?

Banyule Council is holding a session to inform residents about how the planning process works.

The session has been postponed from its original pre-Easter date.

It will now be held at Bellfield Community Hub on Wednesday 24th May, 5.30 PM – 7.00 PM

Email Vanessa Colenso to reserve a spot