Submission on Review of NSW Heritage Legislation Discussion Paper

UDIA notes that the potential changes associated with this review will impact not only owners of heritage items, but also owners of properties that undergo heritage impact assessments, whether the property is ultimately listed, as well as other landowners, residents and businesses in areas surrounding heritage items.

Our members report considerable concerns with the processes for Interim Heritage Order (IHOs) under the current Act, that is undermining the credibility of the heritage system and undermining opportunities to improve the maintenance and use of heritage assets.