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Heritage Act 2017
27BNominations of additional land
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27B Nominations of additional land
(1) A person (including the Executive Director) or body may nominate for inclusion in the Heritage Register additional land as part of—
(a) a registered place; or
(b) a place that is the subject of a nomination under section 27 which has not been determined.
(2) Additional land may be nominated under subsection (1) if—
(a) the State‑level cultural heritage significance of the place would be substantially less if the additional land or any part of the additional land which is or has been used in conjunction with the place were developed; or
(b) the additional land surrounds the place and—
(i) is important to the protection or conservation of the place; or
(ii) contributes to the understanding of the place.
(3) A nomination under subsection (1) must be made in the prescribed form.
(4) A nomination may be accepted under this section whether or not the additional land is under the same ownership as the place.