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Private development in a registered place

General information

Please refer to the IPA website (www.ipa.qld.gov.au) to find out more about how to make an application for approval to carry out this type of activity. Links to key information materials on this issue are listed below for quick referencing. You can also read the legislation online by visiting the Office of Parliamentary Counsel website.

Under Section 44 of the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 you must obtain approval from the Queensland Heritage Council to develop or change a registered place. Owners of properties entered in the Queensland Heritage Register who are considering changes such as subdivision, change of use, renovation or demolition must apply for an approval before carrying out any such works.

Guidelines and policies

Links to key information materials are listed below.

IDAS Guide 19 – Does my application involve assessment of development in a heritage registered place? (www.ipa.qld.gov.au/idas/idasFormsDevElectronic.asp)
Information sheet: Reasoned statement of impact (for development applications)

Pre-design conference service

The EPA offers a ‘pre-design conference’ service for projects which may include issues requiring a high level of assessment. This service includes meeting with an EPA project manager to discuss all the information requirements to be provided with your application.

For more details, read the Pre-design conference fact sheet.

This service can be initiated by contacting the Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit on 1300 368 326 or by email at eco.access@epa.qld.gov.au or completing a Pre-design conference application form. If a pre-design conference is required to discuss your application in more detail, an EPA officer will contact you directly.

Permits and approvals

To apply for this type of licence, you need to lodge a completed application form. The process for lodging your application will be outlined in your application kit.

Forms and fees

Please download an application form or contact the help desk for assistance.

Application form: IDAS Part C – Development in a registered place (www.ipa.qld.gov.au/idas/idasFormsDevForm1.asp)

Last updated: 04 July 2006