Heritage property gradings

A. Structures were given A, B or C grading following assessment as part of the City of Bayside Heritage Review (1999).

• 'Grade A' structures are places of individual cultural significance and are integral to the historic nature of the City of Bayside. They are also of sufficient significance to be considered for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register and the Register of the National Estate. Criteria for identifying an A grade structure include rarity or uniqueness, good design or the potential to educate, illustrate or provide further scientific investigation in relation to Victoria’s cultural heritage. The demolition of these buildings would have a fundamental adverse impact on the cultural heritage of Bayside as demonstrated by its built environment and historic urban fabric.
• 'Grade B' structures are those that are integral to the cultural significance of the City of Bayside as a whole, through their architectural integrity and/or their historical associations. They are of sufficient significance to be considered for inclusion on the Register of the National Estate. The demolition of these buildings would adversely impact upon the cultural heritage of Bayside as demonstrated by its built environment and historic urban fabric.
• 'Grade C' structures contribute to the architectural or historic character and cohesiveness of the City of Bayside and as such are either of local importance or interest. They are generally residential buildings and are close to Grade B buildings in their period and type but have had substantial alterations made to their original fabric. The demolition of C graded buildings would have an adverse impact upon the cultural heritage of Bayside as demonstrated by its built environment and historic urban fabric.

The report made the following recommendations:

• That all buildings graded A and B located outside precincts and which are listed in Volume 2 of the study are recommended for Heritage Overlay Protection under the Bayside Planning Scheme.
• That all precincts described in Volume 3 of the study are recommended for Heritage Overlay Protection under the Bayside Planning Scheme.
• That all landscapes which are listed in Volume 4 and are located outside precincts are recommended for Heritage Overlay Protection under the Bayside Planning Scheme.