Managing national heritage places
The way in which a national heritage place is managed can have an impact on the heritage values of that place. It is important, therefore, to understand your obligations as a manager and the professional expertise and tools available to ensure that those values are protected and preserved for future generations.
Understand the listed National Heritage values and act consistently with the National Heritage management principles
Owners, managers, and decision makers should understand the National Heritage values of their listed site and observe the National Heritage management principles when preparing and implementing management plans and programs.
Find out more about National Heritage management principles.
Seek appropriate advice
A heritage professional can assist in the preparation of a management plan and the assessment of potential impacts of proposed actions on heritage values. Informal advice can also be sought from the Heritage Management Branch of DEW. It is preferable that such advice be sought early in the design or brief development stage of any project.
Management plans and providing the right information to the relevant people
A management plan helps to guide daily management issues, and assist in decision-making and approvals processes. All relevant staff and those involved in the management of the place should be trained in the use and implementation of management plans.
Find out more about management plans for National Heritage places.
How to write a management plan for a National Heritage place
A methodology, tips and resources to guide you through the process of writing a management plan.
Preparing a management plan for a National Heritage place.
What to include in your National Heritage place management plan
Find out about what information you need to include in your management plan.
What to include in your National Heritage place management plan.
Determining a significant impact and making a referral
The person appointed with the responsibility for a proposed action needs to undertake a 'self assessment' to decide whether or not a proposed action is likely to have an adverse or 'significant' impact on the National Heritage values of the place. If so, that action must be referred to the Minister for a decision.
Find out about significant impacts and making a referral.
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