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Aboriginal Heritage Due Diligence Assessments Required as a condition of consent for a Development Application (DA) in many councils across New South Wales. As required by the council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP).

Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessments Required by many councils across New South Wales to achieve a successful development application when the development is in an Aboriginal heritage-sensitive zone. These assessments typically require the involvement of the local Aboriginal land council.

Aboriginal Heritage Induction After completing an Aboriginal Heritage Due Diligence Assessment or Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessment, it is common that you will be required to induct all workers entering the development site of the significance of the potential Aboriginal heritage object that could be found on the site, and of the procedures in place to minimise the potential impact on them.

Talking Walls Heritage Consultants can provide your DA with the above assessments and inductions. We will also liaise with the local Aboriginal land council on your behalf.

In New South Wales, Australia, heritage due diligence is an important part of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for local councils. The LEP is a legal document that guides planning decisions for a local government area. It sets out what can be built, where it can be built, and how the land can be used. In this context, heritage due diligence involves assessing the potential impact of proposed developments on heritage sites.

Our research will add authenticity to your historical period-inspired development, designs, garden, movie or book.

What do Talking Walls Heritage Consultants do?

We are heritage consultants in New South Wales who perform a range of critical functions related to the preservation, management, and appreciation of cultural heritage. Here’s an overview of the key services we offer:

  1. Heritage Impact Statements: They assess the potential impacts of proposed developments or changes on heritage sites to ensure that cultural significance is managed properly. This involves evaluating how new developments might affect the heritage value of a place or area​​.
  2. Design, Conservation, and Heritage Planning Advice: Consultants provide expertise in the sensitive design and planning for heritage places, ensuring that new developments or restorations respect and preserve the historical significance of the site​​.
  3. Heritage Interpretation Strategies: They develop strategies for presenting and interpreting heritage sites to the public, enhancing understanding and appreciation of the site’s historical, cultural, and social significance​​.
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We are Qualified historians & archaeologists who provide Aboriginal & European Heritage Assessment Services.

Development Applications (DA), Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Review of Enviromental Factor (REF)Part 5 of the EP&A Act