Assessing heritage at 38 Grosvenor Street

Council will assess the local heritage significance of a Tudor revival dwelling at 38 Grosvenor Street, Brighton to determine whether to apply for heritage protection.

Bayside Mayor, Councillor Michael Heffernan said the property was identified in various Bayside heritage studies but is not covered by a heritage overlay.

“Previous heritage studies found the property does not warrant heritage protection in the context of the surrounding Edwardian heritage precinct. It may have individual heritage merit so we will now consider the property as a standalone dwelling in order to assess its significance.

“Council is committed to protecting Bayside’s valuable heritage buildings and respecting the concerns of property owners. The assessment will help us to better understand the merits of this property in contributing to the local heritage character of the area.”

Heritage Victoria assessed the property in May/June 2019 for potential state significance but found that it did not merit state protection. It also recommended the property be referred to Council as the local planning authority to consider its potential local heritage significance.

If the property is determined to be of local heritage significance Council will apply to the Minister for Planning to seek authorisation to prepare a planning scheme amendment; and for interim heritage controls. The Minister will only consider interim heritage controls when they are submitted in parallel with a planning scheme amendment.

Council will also consider a planning permit application for 38 Grosvenor Street, which will be presented to a future Planning and Amenity Committee meeting prior to a scheduled VCAT hearing in December.