Heritage Advisory Service

Ballarat CBD landscape

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Quick Tasks

Speak with the City of Ballarat Heritage Advisor

  1. Submit an application for written advice on planning permit requirements
  2. Submit a request for a pre-application meeting
  3. Contact the Statutory Planning Team via email: planninginfo@ballarat.vic.gov.au or phone: 53205500

The City of Ballarat has a Heritage Advisor to help guide the decision-making process for places within the Heritage Overlay. The Advisor may be engaged via the Statutory Planning team and is able to provide guidance at pre-application and application stages in consultation with planning officers. The Heritage Advisor is able to assist property owners on technical, materials and conservation advice on a range of issues. 

The Advisor is skilled and experienced in the conservation of a range of building materials, and can provide advice on the best way for property owners to look after their heritage places, or address the deterioration of fabric.  

With consideration to the provisions of the Ballarat Planning Scheme and Heritage Victoria’s development guidelines advice can be provided regarding:

  • The extent of demolition works;
  • New and replacement buildings in heritage precincts;
  • Alterations and additions to existing heritage buildings and other assets;
  • The finer grain detailing of new and replacement buildings and alterations and additions, including colours, materials and finishes;
  • Restoration and repair works; and
  • Vegetation and landscaping

Development guidelines