Amendment C209port - Review of Heritage Overlay 7 and surrounds, (Interim Heritage Overlay)

The amendment proposes to apply interim heritage controls to 295 properties located in the suburbs of St Kilda, St Kilda East, Balaclava, Elwood and Ripponlea for a 12-month period. 

The draft explanatory report (located in the 'Draft Amendment Documentation' section below) provides a detailed overview of the changes proposed to the Port Phillip Planning Scheme. 

Balaclava, Ripponlea and Elwood area and has not been holistically reviewed since its introduction in 2001. The precinct was identified as a priority for review in the Port Phillip Planning Scheme Review Audit Report 2018.

The Heritage Review of HO7 and Surrounds (HO7 Review) ensures that heritage controls in the Port Phillip Planning Scheme remain current and reflect best practice to assist in the conservation of heritage places.

The amendment is required to apply, update and remove the Heritage Overlay as recommended by the HO7 Review, revise the incorporated Port Phillip Heritage Review Volumes 1-6 (Exhibition Version) and associated maps (Heritage Policy Map and Neighbourhood Character Map) to reflect changes to property heritage gradings and existing citations as well as the introduction of citations for new properties. The citations and statements of significance have been updated, or prepared, consistent with the principles outlined in Planning Practice Note 1: Applying the Heritage Overlay.

Specifically, the amendment is required to apply the Heritage Overlay on an interim basis while equivalent permanent controls are progressed as part of Amendment C206port. The amendment is intended to provide more certainty for landowners.

Implementing the findings of the HO7 Review on an interim basis will minimise the need to seek future site-specific planning scheme amendments for heritage places that are under threat of demolition. The application of the Heritage Overlay will enable any proposed buildings and works to be considered by council and assessed against the purpose and decision guidelines of the Heritage Overlay.

The Planning and Environment Act 1987 requires Council to request the Minister for Planning to apply interim heritage controls. Council itself cannot make this change to its planning scheme. The request was made to the Minister on 07 October 2022. 

Administration Documents 

• Explanatory Report 
• Instruction Sheet 

Ordinances

• Clause 21.07 Incorporated Documents 
• Clause 22.04 Heritage Policy 
• Schedule to Clause 43.01 Heritage Overlay 
• Schedule to Clause 72.04 Incorporated Documents 

Planning Scheme Map 6HO 8HO 9HO

Planning Scheme Map 7HO 9HO

Planning Scheme Map 7HO 8HO 9HO

Incorporated Documents 

Port Phillip Heritage Review Volume 1 (Extract) 

Statement of Significance:

• 58 & 58A Westbury Street
• 79 & 81 Chapel Street 
• 93 & 95 Chapel Street 
• Balston Street Precinct 
• Benshemesh Flats Group Listing 2
• Benshemesh Group Listing 1
• Feldhagen Group Listing 1
• Inkerman Street Commercial Precinct 
• Joesph Tarry Houses Group Listing 
• Sheffield Manor & Wansbeck Group Listing   
• 2 & 4 Queen Street 
• 5 Herbert Street 
• 5 Wando Grove
• 16A Chapel Street 
• 34 Chapel Street 
• 101A Hotham Street 
• 122 Brighton Road
• 191 Inkerman Street 
• 342 Carlisle Street 
• 374 St Kilda Road 
• HO316 

Supporting Documents

• Review of Heritage Precinct HO7 - Elwood, St Kilda, Balaclava, Ripponlea 2022 Stage 2 Report Appendix F - RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants 
• Review of Heritage Precinct HO7 - Elwood, St Kilda, Balaclava, Ripponlea 2022 Stage 2 Report Appendix G & H - RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants