Restoring a heritage property

Many townships and individual properties are protected for their heritage significance by Heritage Overlays. This means that Macedon Ranges’ rich history and heritage character, streetscapes, buildings and features will be preserved for future generations.

For more information about Heritage Overlays visit Local Heritage Protection at the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).

To find out if your property has heritage protection, you can use Council's online mapping service to view planning overlay information or download a free property report.

If you own a building that is affected by a Heritage Overlay, you may need a planning or building permit to renovate, to alter or subdivide the property or land.

Heritage resources

The Heritage Council of Victoria has produced a number of excellent resources to assist heritage owners:

• Are you thinking of renovating? Have a look at At home with heritage – a considered approach to renovating your heritage home, or
• Would you like to know more about the style of your house and historic colour schemes? Check What house is that?
• Many older houses can also be made more sustainable – learn about sustainable solutions for your heritage

For more information, call our Strategic Planning department on (03) 5422 0333 or email strategicplanning@mrsc.vic.gov.au