Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

HERITAGE ACT 2004 - SECT 61G

    (1)     A person or entity proposing to undertake an activity that is likely to diminish the heritage significance of a place or object, or likely to damage an Aboriginal place or Aboriginal object, may make an application to the council for approval of a plan (a statement of heritage effect ) that sets out the following:

        (a)     a description of the place or object, or Aboriginal place or object (the heritage site );

        (b)     details about the proposed activity, including the reason for the activity and the extent and duration of the activity;

        (c)     the likely effect of the proposed activity on the heritage site, including the effects that may diminish the heritage significance of, or damage, the heritage site;

        (d)     the measures the applicant will adopt during the activity to reduce the risk of diminishing the heritage significance of, or damage to, the heritage site;

        (e)     whether other reasonably practicable ways of carrying out the activity at the heritage site are available;

        (f)     any other matter prescribed by regulation.

    (2)     An application must—

        (a)     be in writing; and

        (b)     be given to the council; and

        (c)     include the following information:

              (i)     the applicant's name and address;

              (ii)     the location or address of the heritage site;

              (iii)     any other matter prescribed by regulation; and

        (d)     attach the applicant's statement of heritage effect.

Note 1     If a form is approved under s 119 for this section the form must be used.

Note 2     A fee may be determined under s 120 for this provision.

Note 3     Section 117 deals with giving documents to the council.