Demolition It is policy to: Retain significant and contributory buildings. Discourage complete demolition of significant and contributory buildings unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority that: The building is structurally unsound and cannot be feasibly repaired or adapted for reuse; and The original fabric of the building has deteriorated to such an extent that a substantial reconstruction would be required to make the building habitable; and The replacement building displays design excellence; and If located within a heritage precinct, the replacement building clearly and positively supports the ongoing significance of the heritage precinct. Allow the partial demolition of significant and contributory buildings where the fabric to be demolished is of no significance, or for the purpose of additions if the addition will not affect the heritage significance of the building and is sympathetic in its scale and form. Where relevant, ensure an application for demolition is also accompanied by a replacement development proposal. To retain significant trees, and/or garden layouts that have been identified for their historical significance. Subdivision It is policy to: Ensure that the subdivision of a heritage place does not adversely affect the cultural heritage significance of the place or precinct. Ensure that appropriate settings and elements for heritage places are maintained including the retention of any original garden areas, large trees and other features which contribute to the significance of that place. Ensure that the lot layout does not adversely affect the cultural heritage significance of the place or precinct. Ensure that the subdivision of heritage places results in development that retains the existing built form pattern where such pattern contributes to the significance of the heritage place. New Buildings in Heritage Precincts (Residential) It is policy to: Ensure proposals are respectful of the existing scale, rhythm, massing, form and siting of significant and contributory buildings when viewed from the street. Encourage high quality, contemporary design or a simplified interpretation of the architecture of contributory buildings within the precinct to ensure new buildings are distinguishable from original buildings within the area. Discourage side by side development unless this is a dominant typology in the precinct. Ensure that new development does not overshadow or have any detrimental affect on public parks located within the Heritage Overlay (Greenmeadows Gardens and Caulfield Park). Performance measures It is policy to assess proposals against the following measures:
Demolition It is policy to: Retain significant and contributory buildings. Discourage complete demolition of significant and contributory buildings unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority that: The building is structurally unsound and cannot be feasibly repaired or adapted for reuse; and The original fabric of the building has deteriorated to such an extent that a substantial reconstruction would be required to make the building habitable; and The replacement building displays design excellence; and If located within a heritage precinct, the replacement building clearly and positively supports the ongoing significance of the heritage precinct. Allow the partial demolition of significant and contributory buildings where the fabric to be demolished is of no significance, or for the purpose of additions if the addition will not affect the heritage significance of the building and is sympathetic in its scale and form. Where relevant, ensure an application for demolition is also accompanied by a replacement development proposal. To retain significant trees, and/or garden layouts that have been identified for their historical significance. Subdivision It is policy to: Ensure that the subdivision of a heritage place does not adversely affect the cultural heritage significance of the place or precinct. Ensure that appropriate settings and elements for heritage places are maintained including the retention of any original garden areas, large trees and other features which contribute to the significance of that place. Ensure that the lot layout does not adversely affect the cultural heritage significance of the place or precinct. Ensure that the subdivision of heritage places results in development that retains the existing built form pattern where such pattern contributes to the significance of the heritage place. New Buildings in Heritage Precincts (Residential) It is policy to: Ensure proposals are respectful of the existing scale, rhythm, massing, form and siting of significant and contributory buildings when viewed from the street. Encourage high quality, contemporary design or a simplified interpretation of the architecture of contributory buildings within the precinct to ensure new buildings are distinguishable from original buildings within the area. Discourage side by side development unless this is a dominant typology in the precinct. Ensure that new development does not overshadow or have any detrimental affect on public parks located within the Heritage Overlay (Greenmeadows Gardens and Caulfield Park). Performance measures It is policy to assess proposals against the following measures:
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