Our planning controls, detailed in the Melbourne Planning Scheme, protect individual buildings and precincts of heritage significance.
We conduct heritage assessments and reviews to ensure that buildings, precincts and streetscapes of heritage significance are protected as the city grows and changes. Based on these studies we have proposed changes to the planning scheme that create new heritage precincts, recommend some properties for protection and revise some existing categories.
Our heritage reviews include assessing an area’s built heritage, considering everything from Victorian to post-war architecture. We consider the social and historical values of the area, and develop a detailed Thematic Environmental History as part of the review. We also engage with the relevant Registered Aboriginal Party and develop a report into the area’s Aboriginal cultural values.
Current heritage reviews and amendments
Parkville
The Parkville Heritage Review is currently underway. We expect to begin the planning scheme amendment for Parkville in the first half of 2023. We consulted with the community early in the review and you can read more about that at Parkville Heritage Review.
South Yarra Heritage Review - Amendment C426
We have reviewed the heritage of South Yarra to better understand its physical and cultural heritage and find out what makes it unique. Amendment C426 is currently undergoing a planning scheme amendment process. For more information, visit
South Yarra Heritage Review.
North Melbourne Heritage Review - Amendment C403
The North Melbourne Heritage Review is implemented by Amendment C403 which is currently undergoing a planning scheme amendment. You can read more about the North Melbourne Heritage Review by visiting North Melbourne Heritage Review.
Carlton Heritage Review and Punt Road Oval - Amendment C405:
The Carlton Heritage Review is implemented by Amendment C405 which is currently undergoing a planning scheme amendment. To read more about the Carlton & Punt Road Oval Review please visit Amendment overview.