Heritage Guidelines

These guidelines assist individual property owners, builders, designers and planners involved in the renovation, adaptation, reuse, extension or replacement of heritage places within the Municipality, enhancing those qualities which contribute to its cultural heritage and character. They supersede the Prahran Conservation Guidelines which have been in use since 1984.

The guidelines outline the type of developments that would generally be supported by Council and those which would be discouraged.

The guidelines address issues relating to design, building form, height, setback, car parking, and landscaping for existing buildings and places, and provide advice on new development suitable to heritage areas.

The guidelines also aim to promote an awareness of heritage issues within the municipality, and to provide some guidance regarding which types of works require permits in terms of both individual heritage places and heritage overlay areas.

 Heritage guidelines.pdf (1.36 MB)