Provision of Heritage Advisory Services

Summary and scope

The services to be provided: ? Provide heritage advice on referred planning and development proposals, including Planning Proposals. ? Assessing minor works applications for heritage exemptions. ? Reviewing unauthorised works matters referred for heritage advice. ? Providing a response to general enquiries by owners about their heritage properties. ? Attending pre-lodgement meetings, review draft plans and provide pre-DA advice. ? Occasionally attending site meetings with officers, as requested with prior notice. ? Preparing Land & Environment Court documentation for heritage related matters, on behalf of Council. ? Representing Council as an expert witness on matters in the Land & Environment Court ? Advising the Manager or Director on the potential significance of a building or place. ? Undertaking heritage assessments and reviews for the listing of properties and heritage conservation areas in Council’s LEP. ? Reviewing and preparing objectives and development controls for heritage items and heritage conservation areas. ? Providing heritage advice to other sections of Council in relation to Council projects. ? Attend and provide an opinion at meetings with applicants, stakeholders, as required. ? Attend and provide an opinion, training or complete presentations with Council Officers, Council Briefings, Council meetings, Planning Panel or Design Review Panels as required.