Heritage Program

The multiyear Heritage Program is a strategic planning initiative designed to protect and strengthen the conservation of Ballarat’s valued heritage assets – now and into the future.

Ballarat is growing rapidly. By 2041, the city’s population is expected to increase by around 55,000 people. With this growth comes added pressure on our heritage places. The Heritage Program is a proactive step to ensure our heritage is protected as the city evolves.

There are many places across Ballarat with heritage significance that currently lack adequate protection. The Heritage Program will help ensure the Ballarat Planning Scheme has the right tools to conserve our heritage places, precincts, and streetscapes – while still allowing for thoughtful growth and development in the years ahead.

Running from 2024 to 2030, the Heritage Program focuses on three key areas:

1. Identifying and assessing new heritage places and precincts for inclusion in the Heritage Overlay  
2. Updating information and controls for existing heritage places and precincts already in the Heritage Overlay  
3. Reviewing and developing new heritage policies, provisions, and guidelines within the Ballarat Planning Scheme  

These focus areas will be delivered through three major projects:

1. Heritage Overlay Review
2. Heritage Gaps Study  
3. Local Heritage Policy Review & New Heritage Guidelines

• Visit MySay and keep an eye out for any open consultations
• Sign up to the Heritage Newsletter to keep up with the latest Heritage news happening in our community
• Send an email to heritageteam@ballarat.vic.gov.au
• Contact the Heritage Team at City of Ballarat via Customer Service on 5320 5500