What should I include in a scope for a heritage consultant?

Summary: Assesses heritage impact where the site or area is heritage listed or in a character overlay.

Why it matters: Heritage controls can restrict demolition, materials, height and street appearance.

When needed: Heritage listing or heritage/character overlay.

Minimum scope by stage

• Design: heritage significance assessment and design advice to meet controls
• Planning: heritage impact statement
• Construction: advice on conditions (e.g. materials, retained fabric) where required
• Completion: compliance confirmation where council requires it

Options

• Pre-lodgement meeting with the council heritage officer
• Archival photo recording before demolition

Meetings and site visits: One site visit; council meeting optional.