Heritage Act 2004
61GApplication for approval of statement of heritage effect
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61G Application for approval of statement of heritage effect (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 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— (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.