On this page:
Who can make a submission?
Anyone can make a submission about an advertised application during the advertising period.
What is a submission?
A submission is a written statement explaining your views about an application, and how you may be affected if a permit is issued.
The submission will carry more weight if it is rational, factual and specifically addresses the proposal and relevant heritage matters.
A submission should:
- Be made using the public submission form
- Explain your views
- Relate to matters that Heritage Victoria must or may consider, including:
- How the proposal would impact the heritage significance of the place
- How the proposal would assist with the reasonable or economic use of the place
- How the proposal would impact on the conservation of the place
- How the proposal would impact on adjacent heritage places.
A submission is a public document and copies may be made available to other people or organisations, including the permit applicant and the Heritage Council of Victoria.
Make a submission
If you do not already have an account please select 'Sign up' on the login page and create a profile. Submissions close at 11.59pm on the advertised date.
Currently advertised permits
The Executive Director has requested the following heritage permit applications be publicly advertised.
Conservatorium of Music and Melba Hall, The University of Melbourne, 156-292 Grattan Street, Parkville (VHR H0925)
Application P39758 for works to redevelop the interior of Melba Hall to upgrade practice suites. Works include demolition, construction and conservation works, including external conservation works, DDA works (including a ramp to and in the front foyer), installation of a lift, suspended ceilings, and other internal works.
Submissions close 08 October 2024
Terrace, 114 Patterson Street, Princes Hill (VHR H0083)
Application P40128 for partial demolition of rear of house and construction of two storey extension.
Submissions close 5 November 2024.
St Kilda Road, City of Melbourne (VHR H2359)
Application P40363 for the temporary installation from November 2024 to May 2025 of "Ascension of Polka Dots on the Trees" artwork by Yayoi Kusama, involving the installation of printed fabric wrapping to 65 of the existing London Plane trees along the St Kilda Road between Southbank Boulevard and the bridge over Alexandra Avenue, outside the NGV and Arts Centre.
Submissions close 5 November 2024.
MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY, BIRDWOOD AVENUE MELBOURNE (H1087)
Application P40026 for the partial demolition and building works associated with the Jardin Tan restaurant and Visitor Centre located within the Botanical Gardens, including construction of new kiosk and 'glass house' building
Submissions close 12 November 2024
Victorian Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank (VHR H1500)
Heritage Permit Application P39754 for the creation of exhibition and display spaces for the Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) requiring temporary internal and external refurbishment and alterations to the north side of Level 6 Hamer Hall under-croft facing the Birrarung (Yarra River), beneath the balcony.
Submissions close 12 November 2024
Former North Melbourne Town Hall and Municipal Buildings, 513 Queensberry Street and 52-68 Errol Street, North Melbourne (VHR H2224)
Application P39065 for the installation of a parcel locker within the 1960s arcaded portico.
Submissions close 12 November 2024.
Port Albert Maritime Museum, Tarraville Road Port Albert (VHR H1210)
Permit Application P40016 to install two portable buildings (plus an undercover area and landscaping) onsite to be used as additional exhibition and storage space
Submission close 11 November 2024
David Jones Store (Former Coles) , 299-307 Bourke Street and 276-286 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (VHR H2154)
Application P40098 for construction of an enclosed 150-person auditorium (to be known as 'MECCAversity') to the first floor of the MECCA tenancy at 299 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Submissions close 12 November 2024.
Treasury Reserve Precinct, 55 St Andrews Place East Melbourne (VHR H1526)
Heritage permit application P38754 for modification (in part) to the ground level of the Former State Chemical Laboratories, located at 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne.
Submissions close 12 November 2024.
Wilson Hall, 156- 292 Grattan Street, Parkville (VHR H1012)
Application P39648 for construction, demolition, dismantling and storage works for heating, ventilation and cooling system at Wilson Hall.
Submissions close 19 November 2024
David Jones Store (Former Coles), 299-307 Bourke Street and 276-286 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (VHR H2154)
Application P40230 for demolition and construction works for a ground floor and lower ground floor (basement) fitout for a hospitality function (including back of house and service spaces) for Rodd & Gunn, including lobby, stairs and street signage to the ground floor.
Submissions close 19 November 2024.
Catani Gardens, Beaconsfield Parade and Jacka Boulevard St Kilda (VHR H1805)
Application P40327 for the installation of a temporary Ferris Wheel into the Catani Gardens (9 Dec 2024 - 30 April 2025).
Submissions close 19 November 2024.
Chinese Temple, 76 Raglan Street, South Melbourne (VHR H0219)
Heritage permit application P40146 for temporary works including installation of marquees and vegetation clearing to open the Temple during Chinese New Year periods 2025-2027, and for duration of the Temple Restoration project.
Submissions close 26 November 2024
Page last updated: 13/11/24