Clause 5.10 of the Bayside Local Environmental Plan 2021 relates to heritage conservation. Subclause 5.10(3) permits some minor works to be undertaken without consent. Minor works generally include repairs and maintenance of heritage buildings, painting of a residential building in a colour scheme devised by Council's Heritage Advisor or replacement of building elements on a "like for like" basis.

You must check with Council to determine whether the works you intend to do could be considered as "minor" prior to commencing the work. You will also need to submit a Heritage Exemption application online, accompanied by details of the proposal for consideration together with any plans, product brochures, colour samples or photos.

Location of Proposed Works 
(At least one must be supplied)

• Overall photo that shows the affected part of the property (e.g. rear view of the building for a window replacement)
• Close-up photo clearly identifying the specific area or element (e.g. roof tiles, brickwork, fence, etc.)

Property Street View
(Mandatory)

• Photograph of property, taken from street

Site Plan
(At least one must be supplied)

• Site plan/drawing to scale showing the location of the proposed works
• A clearly marked aerial photograph showing the location of the proposed works

Photograph of existing material(s)
(Mandatory)

• Photograph of existing material(s) (e.g. brickwork, fencing, roof sheeting)

Optional: 

• Trade quotation showing scope of works and how the works are to be undertaken, if available
• Photograph of proposed replacement materials (e.g. like-for-like corrugated steel, matching mortar)
• Product brochure of proposed materials or finishes (e.g. paint colours, tiles, cladding, fixtures, etc.)
• Colour schedule or paint specification (e.g. Australian Standard colours or Dulux specification)

Press the Apply Online button to start the lodgement process. You will be asked to make a payment to complete lodgement.
Payment made by Mastercard or Visa incur a service fee of 0.7%.
Council will confirm whether or not a development application is required within 28 days of lodging the form.

Download and print the application form and lodge to any of our Customer Service Centres in person or via mail; or complete the PDF application form and email to cs.applications@bayside.nsw.gov.au.
Council will confirm whether or not a development application is required within 28 days of lodging the form.

Payments made by MasterCard or Visa incur a service fee of 0.7%.

A non-refundable application fee is required at submission.

The application fee must be paid in full before the assessment of the application can begin.

See our Fees and Charges

Application fee

Single dwelling: $150.00

Multiple dwellings: $250.00

Council will confirm whether or not a development application is required within 28 days of lodging the form.

Once your application is received you may be contacted for further information. If the minor works you are planning are by Council to be exempt, you will receive written confirmation that your works do not require further consent. You cannot commence work until you have received written confirmation from Council and you should keep the confirmation for your records.

If you have any questions or need assistance relating to this matter, please contact Council's Heritage Advisor on 1300 581 299.

Council cannot grant consent to a Development Application involving a heritage item or most development in a conservation area without considering how the development would impact on the heritage significance of the item or of the conservation area.

To enable Council to make an assessment a Statement of Heritage Impact (SoHI) may be required with Development Applications submitted for a heritage item or within a conservation area. For large developments a Conservation Management Plan or Conservation Management Strategy may be required.

Properties are heritage listed because they have important historical, social or aesthetic features and they may be rare or be a good example of an architectural style. If you are thinking of buying a place then it’s a good idea to find out why it was listed. This can be done by searching the heritage inventory database.

You are permitted to extend and alter your heritage-listed property if you obtain approval first. Heritage buildings are best cared for when they are lived in and loved. They must be useable and houses need new bathrooms, kitchens and new rooms to accommodate growing family needs. Council recognises the need for owners to adapt buildings houses to a comfortable environment.

Yes providing you have a letter from Council stating that the work doesn’t need consent. This is called a heritage exemption or minor works application. For more detail see Exemption – Heritage Properties.

A heritage listing places no legal restriction on the sale or leasing of properties.

Colours schemes should be sympathetic to the style and period of the heritage item. There are many online and published sources with colour scheme suggestions for all types of architectural styles. Council’s heritage advisor can suggest resources and help develop a colour scheme suitable for your property.

If you are renovating or want some help with how to maintain your property Council has a Heritage Advisor who can give free advice. The Heritage Advisor is available from Monday to Frida by appointment and can be contacted on 1300 581 299.

You can apply for a Local Heritage Grant for eligible works on listed heritage items completed in the 12 months prior lodging the grant application.