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FACT SHEET—CULTURAL HERITAGE · FACT SHEET—CULTURAL HERITAGE Liverpool Plains Shire ouncil has...
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FACT SHEET—CULTURAL HERITAGE Liverpool Plains Shire Council has a commitment to maintaining the cultural heritage of our area. Our cultural heritage programs are governed by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Heritage Act 1977 and Naonal Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. What is cultural heritage significance? In New South Wales, cultural heritage significance is determined according to seven criteria. These are: Historical significance. An item is important in the course of the cultural or natural history of NSW or the local area. Historical associaon significance. An item has strong or special associaon with the life or works of a person, or group of persons of importance in the cultural or natural history of NSW or the local area. Aesthec significance. An item is important in demonstrang aesthec characteriscs and/or a high degree of creave or technical achievement in NSW or the local area. Social significance. An item has a strong or special associaon with a parcular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. Technical/research significance. An item has potenal to yield informaon that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of NSW or the local area. Rarity. An item possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of NSW or the local area. Representaveness. An item is important in demonstrang the principal characteriscs of a class of NSW’s cultural or natural places or environments. If my property is heritage listed, does it mean that I can’t change anything? If your property is listed in Schedule 5 ‘Environmental Heritage’ of the Liverpool Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011, this does not mean that you cannot alter or change aspects of the property. Council understands that the best way to preserve important places is to maintain them and keep them occupied. This may mean upgrading services and facilies, making addions or modificaons, or removing unsympathec earlier addi- ons. Generally owners of heritage items are encouraged to maintain the character of these places. Building work may require consent through the lodgement and subsequent approval of an applicaon. Consideraon of the impact on heritage significance is one issue that must be assessed as part of this process. If any works are proposed in relaon to a heritage item, it is recommended that Council’s Planning and Development Division be contacted in the first instance to determine whether an approval is required. 60 Station Street PO Box 152 Quirindi NSW 2343 TEL 02 6746 1755 FAX 02 6746 3255 EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.lpsc.nsw.gov.au ABN 97 810 717 370
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FACT SHEET—CULTURAL HERITAGE Liverpool Plains Shire Council has a commitment to maintaining the cultural heritage of our area. Our cultural heritage programs are governed by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Heritage Act 1977 and National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
What is cultural heritage significance? In New South Wales, cultural heritage significance is determined according to seven criteria. These are: Historical significance. An item is important in the course of the cultural or natural history of NSW or
the local area. Historical association significance. An item has strong or special association with the life or works of a
person, or group of persons of importance in the cultural or natural history of NSW or the local area. Aesthetic significance. An item is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high
degree of creative or technical achievement in NSW or the local area. Social significance. An item has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural
group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. Technical/research significance. An item has potential to yield information that will contribute to an
understanding of the cultural or natural history of NSW or the local area. Rarity. An item possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of
NSW or the local area. Representativeness. An item is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of
NSW’s cultural or natural places or environments.
If my property is heritage listed, does it mean that I can’t change anything? If your property is listed in Schedule 5 ‘Environmental Heritage’ of the Liverpool Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011, this does not mean that you cannot alter or change aspects of the property. Council understands that the best way to preserve important places is to maintain them and keep them occupied. This may mean upgrading services and facilities, making additions or modifications, or removing unsympathetic earlier addi-tions. Generally owners of heritage items are encouraged to maintain the character of these places.
Building work may require consent through the lodgement and subsequent approval of an application. Consideration of the impact on heritage significance is one issue that must be assessed as part of this process. If any works are proposed in relation to a heritage item, it is recommended that Council’s Planning and Development Division be contacted in the first instance to determine whether an approval is required.
60 Station Street PO Box 152 Quirindi NSW 2343 TEL 02 6746 1755 FAX 02 6746 3255 EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.lpsc.nsw.gov.au ABN 97 810 717 370
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60 Station Street PO Box 152 Quirindi NSW 2343 TEL 02 6746 1755 FAX 02 6746 3255 EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.lpsc.nsw.gov.au ABN 97 810 717 370
FACT SHEET—CULTURAL HERITAGE … cont. Council encourages owners of heritage items to discuss ideas for renovations or alterations with Council’s Consulting Heritage Advisor, who may be able to assist in making appropriate long term decisions about the property with regard to its maintenance and preservation. To make an appointment with the Heritage Advisor, please contact Council’s Environmental Services Department on 6746 1755, or email [email protected]
What support does Council provide to owners of heritage buildings? Council offers a number of services to owners of heritage items, including: Heritage Advisory Service — Council’s Heritage Advisor is able to provide free advice regarding building
management, development and modification of buildings, and historical assessments. Local Heritage Fund (LHF) — Council provides small grants for works on heritage items. These works
can include, but are not limited to - Painting in agreed colour schemes; Repairs to stumps, walls, roofs, doors and windows; Replacement of guttering and downpipes; Reinstating missing components, including for example verandahs; Meeting the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (for example, fire services and
access) for ongoing and proposed new uses.
The LHF is a program that runs once every financial year. Further information relating to the LHF may be sourced online at Council’s website at: www.lpsc.nsw.gov.au, or by contacting Council’s Environmental Services Department on (02) 6746 1755.
