SUBDIVIDING YOUR PROPERTY
The site and surroundings of heritage buildings contribute to an understanding of their significance. Early subdivision patterns might also contribute to the character of streetscapes, and there may be important relationships between heritage features, such as between a house and garden elements or outbuildings.
On larger properties located in Areas of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Sensitivity, subdivision may require a Cultural Heritage Management Plan as approved by the Recognised Aboriginal Party.
Tip for owners Check if your property is within Areas of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Sensitivity, by searching for your property on mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan and generate a ‘Planning property report’ or contact the City of Casey’s Heritage Planner. Learn more Aboriginal Victoria’s ‘Cultural Heritage Management Plans’ aboriginalvictoria.vic.gov.au/ cultural-heritage-management-plans For guidance on subdividing a heritage place within Casey’s Growth Areas - ‘City of Casey, Growth Area Heritage Places Policy’ https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/policies-strategies/ growth-area-heritage-places-policy
Principles DO
– Retain an appropriate setting for heritage places – Allow appropriate space around the heritage place (for example, for access to light, open space and vehicle access) and respect the general pattern of surrounding streets – Retain multiple heritage elements within a single lot (the heritage curtilage) (for example, a farming complex with significant outbuildings and driveway or a house with a significant garden or trees) Things to avoid DO NOT – Block views from the street to important heritage features or the front of a heritage property – Propose a subdivision that would reduce the heritage overlay to apply only to the main building envelope – Expect that following subdivision, the heritage place will be handed over to Council for maintenance or community use
MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR HERITAGE PROPERTY
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