What is the difference when a place or object is registered by Heritage Victoria or a Local Council?
Registration by the local Council or Heritage Victoria means that you may need to obtain a permit from them for any significant works on a place. A range of minor works are usually exempt from permits, such as rewiring and drapes, but any major works would require a permit. Contact Heritage Victoria on (03) 8644 8800 for further information. Generally if the local Council lists a place, controls only extend to the exterior and street frontage. You do not normally need a permit for any interior alterations, maintenance or like-for-like repairs. Some Councils require a permit for exterior repainting, fences etc., while others do not, as long as the colours or type of fence are sympathetic to the streetscape character. Contact the Planning department of your local Council for more detailed information.
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