Find my report / Researching a heritage or historic place
Start with what is known about the place: whose Country it is, how the land was allotted and developed, and whether it is listed or in a heritage area. A Place History Report brings that together, presented with sources and next steps. It is a starting point, not a formal heritage assessment.
A place's history is more than a list of dates. It joins the Country it sits on, the way the land was divided and sold, the buildings that came and went, and the controls that now protect it. These are the threads a good history follows, and the places where it usually runs out of records.
Every place sits on the Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Knowing whose Country it is, and what is recorded of its use, is part of understanding the place.
Records of the first allotment, later owners and the buildings that came and went tell the story of how a place became what it is.
A local heritage overlay, a state register entry and a national listing work differently and are held by different bodies. A place can be in a heritage area without being individually listed.
Digitised newspapers, state and local libraries, council files and title records are the usual sources. Not everything is online, which is why a good history lists what it could not find.
A formal heritage assessment, or a statement of heritage impact for a permit, is prepared by a qualified heritage practitioner. A history report helps you prepare for that and decide whether you need it.
Place History Report brings together the Country and First Nations context, the land and ownership history, heritage listing status and nearby heritage places, presented with sources and next steps.
Heritage significance of a place, First Nations context and ownership history, presented with sources and next steps.
Site Intelligence Report shows what the planning controls allow, which matters if you are thinking about changing a heritage place.
The planning controls, risks, permit pathway and an indicative yield range for a site — for a project you have in mind, or to find its best use.
Feasibility Study Report includes heritage significance (Burra Charter) where a Heritage Overlay applies, an architect-prepared assessment of significance.
Prepared and signed off by a registered architect. It assesses planning controls, constraints, risks, indicative costs and the pathway forward for your preferred development option, then closes with a clear recommendation and a prioritised project action plan.
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| State | Site Snapshot (free) | Site Intelligence Report | Place History Report | Feasibility Study Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIC | Live | Available | Available | Available |
| NSW | Live | Available | Available | Available |
| SA | Live | Available | Available | Available |
| TAS | Live | Available | Available | Available |
| WA | Basic | In development | In development | Available |
| QLD | In development | In development | In development | Available |
| ACT | Live | Available | Available | Available |
| NT | In development | In development | In development | Available |
The Feasibility Study Report is available in every state and territory. The Site Snapshot for Western Australia is basic: the confirmed address, council and bush fire prone area.
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