Heritage overlay

The Heritage Overlay of the Planning Scheme implements the State’s heritage policies and reflects the objectives of the Municipal Strategic Statement to protect the City’s heritage, including individual buildings, precincts, trees, structures and places. 

The Heritage Overlay also describes when a permit is required in relation to a property listed in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay.

To check if a property is heritage listed, search the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay.

Additional information is also available on:

• Council-owned heritage properties
• Historical groups and societies 
• Heritage walks