Heritage overlays

What is a heritage overlay?

A heritage overlay recognises a property as being of heritage significance to the Mount Alexander Shire and/or the State of Victoria. 

This overlay protects this significance by guiding development and works to:

  • ensure the significance of a heritage place is not adversely affected
  • conserve and enhance heritage places of natural or cultural significance
  • conserve and enhance elements which contribute to the significance of a heritage place.

Is your property in a heritage overlay? 

You can check if your property is in a heritage overlay by downloading a Planning Property Report. 

Your property is in a heritage overlay, what does that mean?

Congratulations! You are the custodian of a place that is important to the people of this shire and/or State of Victoria and we really appreciate your efforts to retain and care for our history.

Please contact our heritage and urban design officer should you need any advice or assistance as to how we can help you do this.

You will usually need a permit to undertake most external and some internal development and works including:

  • Painting
  • Fencing
  • Tree removal
  • Subdivision
  • Renovations
  • Alterations

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for development or works?

Find out if you need a permit by speaking to one of our planners.

Can I get an exemption from needing a permit?

Find out if you can get exemption by speaking to one of our planners.

How do I apply for a permit for development and/or works?

Find out how to prepare and lodge a planning application.

How do I get advice about development and/or works?

Contact our heritage and urban design officer to seek advice.

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