Heritage Overlay
Heritage Overlay and Ballarat's heritage
Ballarat is known for its history and heritage. Heritage is an important aspect of Ballarat's identity and economic base. Ballarat has many heritage places that people visit as well as places where people come to research. The City of Ballarat has restructured it's heritage content to make it easier to know about heritage in general, heritage activities, opportunities and heritage permit processes.
Heritage in Ballarat
Heritage in Ballarat provides general information on what is heritage, types of heritage, local governments role in heritage, heritage events and learning about heritage. More>
Heritage Information and Help Guides
Provides information on the heritage overlay including a step by step explanation of how to find out if you are in a heritage overlay and what all the related documents and information mean. This includes information on: What is a Heritage Overlay?; How do you read the Heritage Overlay?; When do you need a planning permit if in a heritage overlay?; Commonly Asked Questions and heritage and heritage information and assistance links. More>
Frequently asked questions about heritage
The heritage overlay raised many questions about planning permit requirements, demolition applications, significance, is heritage old or new, the degree of intactness, impact on property values, ability to build units or subdivide, precincts versus individual listing, restoration and renovation, internal alterations. This page answers these and other common questions about the heritage overlay. More>
Further Information
Contact the Strategic Planning Unit on 03 5320 5536 or email: heritage@ballarat.vic.gov.au