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Heritage Consultant

specialist

When you need one

Any listed item OR works in a Heritage Conservation Area OR adjoining a listed item.

Qualifications

Member of Australia ICOMOS + post-grad heritage qualification.

Professional body

Australia ICOMOS + DOCOMOMO Australia

Typical cost (Heritage Impact Statement)

A$1,500–8,000

Per-state notes

NSW SHR works need Section 60 approval from Heritage Council. VIC VHR needs Heritage Victoria permit. Federal: National Heritage List requires Minister approval.

Key outputs

✓Statement of Significance
✓Historical research narrative
✓Physical description + condition
✓Significance assessment (Burra Charter criteria)
✓Impact assessment of proposed works
✓LEP/DCP heritage compliance table
✓Mitigation measures
✓Conservation Management Plan (for major items)

What triggers engaging them

▸LEP Schedule 5 (NSW local listing)
▸State Heritage Register (NSW)
▸Heritage Overlay (VIC)
▸Queensland Heritage Register

Notes

Heritage Consultants often have a specialty (industrial / domestic / Victorian / Federation). Match expertise to the building era.