Frequently Asked Questions

A heritage consultant provides expert advice on how proposed works may impact a heritage-listed property or site within a Heritage Conservation Area. At Studio Doma, we guide how change can occur within heritage places, balancing conservation with contemporary use. This includes assessing the significance of a site, identifying constraints and opportunities, and preparing the heritage reports/documentation required to support your Development Application (DA). Whether you’re planning a renovation, a new addition, or a larger development, our role is to ensure the proposal is both respectful of heritage values and strategically aligned with planning requirements.

At the very beginning, before design is resolved or plans are lodged. Early involvement allows heritage considerations to inform the direction of a project, rather than limit it later. For homeowners, this often means avoiding costly redesign. For developers and design teams, it allows for smoother coordination, clearer strategy, and a more efficient approvals process.

If your property is heritage-listed or located within a Heritage Conservation Area, your local council will typically require a heritage report, such as a Statement of Heritage Impact (SOHI), as part of your DA submission. We can review your property and confirm exactly what is required.