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Impact Assessment Guide
This guide provides questions against types of actions that should be considered in an impact assessment. Please note that it is not an exhaustive list.
| TYPES OF ACTION | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Demolition of building, structure, element or component in part or as a whole | Are the heritage values attributed to the actual physical fabric of the building/structure/element/component being demolished, or are they more associated with other aspects such as form, relationship, colour, material selection, etc?Have all options other than demolition been considered?Is demolition essential? Is this supported by independent advice?Are there options to protect the heritage values and/or retain or salvage the heritage attributes? |
| Change or loss of use | Does the use contribute to the significance/heritage values?Why does the use need to change or be removed? |
| New construction (including additions) | Will the new construction interfere with the ability to interpret or understand the heritage values of an adjacent building/structure/element/component?Will the new construction damage the heritage values or attributes?Has the new construction been designed to be sympathetic to the adjacent/nearby heritage values?Can the new construction be located elsewhere? |
| New development | Will the new development interfere with the reading or understanding of the heritage values of an adjacent building/structure/element/component?Why is the development needed adjacent to/near a heritage place?Has the new development been designed to be sympathetic to adjacent/nearby heritage values?Will site users and visitors still be able to appreciate the heritage values? |
| Refurbishment | Will the refurbishment works damage or interfere with the heritage values?Are the refurbishment works reversible?How will surrounding heritage fabric be protected during the works?Can heritage conservation works be undertaken as part of the refurbishment? |
| New services | Do the existing services contribute to the heritage values of the place?Are the new services essential?Can the new services be installed in a manner that avoids or minimises impacts to the heritage values?How will the surrounding heritage fabric be protected during installation? |