Page 740 - Week 03 - Tuesday, 12 April 1994

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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1216

Heritage Places Register

Mr Cornwell - asked the minister for the Environment, Land and Planning - In relation to proposed listings upon the ACT Heritage Places Register, has consideration been given for some concessions or compensation, as an interim measure, for people who find themselves living by accident in heritage listed properties, to relocate or to effect repairs and, if not, why not?

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

The issue of concessions or compensation for people who are living in heritage areas has been discussed in national and even international forums.

As a general rule, Governments do not compensate residents for the impact of planning decisions.

Listing to the interim Heritage Places Register is part of the ordinary planning process in the ACT. It is not proposed to compensate residents of properties which are listed on the Heritage Places Register.

There is no evidence to suggest that there is any adverse impact on property values as a result of heritage listing. Moreover, heritage listing does not necessarily mean that properties cannot be modified or refurbished.

However, the Heritage Council is considering a range of options for assistance with conservation works for those in heritage listed areas and will provide me with further advice.

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