We recently completed the Carlton Heritage Review, the first comprehensive review of heritage in this area since the 1990s. The independent review looked at all places within the study area, and made recommendations seeking heritage protection for 24 new places in addition to other updates. A thematic history was developed that incorporates Carlton’s historical themes and material gathered through consultation with Traditional Custodians.
The suburb of Carlton is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most cherished neighbourhoods. Originally an extension to the Hoddle Grid lined with grand terrace rows, Carlton later became a diverse home to recently arrived immigrants, social housing, educational facilities and a range of world-class heritage and contemporary architecture. In addition to identifying specific buildings that require protection, the research and documentation of Carlton’s rich history and patterns of development was a central aim of the Review.
The Review is implemented through Amendments C404 (Interim Controls) and C405 (Permanent Controls).
On 18 November 2022 the Minister for Planning approved interim controls. These have since been extended through the approval of Amendment C445, Amendment C461, Amendment C472 and Amendment C476. The interim controls now apply until 31 July 2025.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Future Melbourne Committee meeting
Council to consider Amendments C404 (interim controls) and C405 (permanent controls) to implement the recommendations of the Carlton Heritage Review.
16 November 2021
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Community consultation on C405
Exhibition of Amendment C405. During this time members of the public may make submissions.
24 February to 31 March 2022
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Submissions to Future Melbourne Committee on C405
Report on public submissions to Future Melbourne Committee. Council requests Minister to appoint independent panel to review and hear submissions.
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Submissions to the independent panel on C405
Independent panel considers written submissions lodged during the statutory consultation period, hears verbal submissions in support of the written submissions and makes recommendations.
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Timeline item 5 - complete
C404 Interims approved
The Minister approves the interim controls for properties in the Carlton Heritage Review. -
Timeline item 6 - complete
Submissions to Future Melbourne Committee on C405
Future Melbourne Committee considers the panel report and changes to the Planning Scheme Amendment. Council submits final amendment to Minister for approval.
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Timeline item 7 - active
Amendment C405 adopted and approval requested
The amendment was adopted by Council with changes on 30 May 2023. A request for approval is now being considered by the Minister for Planning.
