National Capital Plan (December 1990)
Principles for Objective two — Urban desPrinciples for Objective two — Urban design and heritage
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Principles for Objective two – Urban design and heritage
a. The National Capital Authority will consider heritage places in Designated Areas as Commonwealth Areas for the purposes of protecting the environment in the manner currently afforded under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and any subsequent legislation.
b. Within Designated Areas, the National Capital Authority may require Heritage (or Conservation) Management Plans to accompany development applications for heritage places which should be prepared to meet requirements equivalent to those in the EPBC Act. The National Capital Authority may require Heritage Impact Statements to accompany development applications for a heritage place.
c. Development should be consistent with the requirements of any relevant Heritage (or Conservation) Management Plan for that particular place.
d. The management of heritage places should ensure that their use and presentation is consistent with their heritage values. Heritage places will be presented and interpreted to increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the natural and cultural heritage of the National Capital and its conservation, subject to any reasonable requirements for privacy or confidentiality.
e. The National Capital Authority will adopt the Australian Natural Heritage Charter and the Burra Charter as key guiding documents respectively for natural and cultural heritage places within Designated Areas.