Does the inclusion of a place entitle any member of the public to go on to that property?
No. Inclusion of a place on the Register does not affect the current rights of a property owner. It gives no one the right to enter a registered property. Back to top What does being on the Register mean to an owner? What controls does it impose? Being on the Register will have little or no effect on most property owners. All that being on the Register means is that the issue of the significance of the place will be considered when the time comes for any modifications to be made to the place. This will be considered as part of any normal Building or Development Application that are lodged with the Local Council. When thinking of doing some work on a registered place, please consider contacting one of our Heritage Professionals for free on-site advice on heritage and conservation issues. What happens if an owner applies to do work and it is not approved? The owner may appeal to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal that is the same process to use if the owner were dissati
