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Planning and Environment Committee Meeting 5 April 2011 Page 802.7 Campbelltown Heritage Study And Register ReviewSuggested Recommendation:That Council consider introducing a requirement for development applicants and other personspreparing Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Impact Statements to submit four (4)hard copies of the documents and an electronic copy (in an appropriate format) to Council so thatthe information can be integrated into Council’s Heritage Study and Register and added to thereference material available on heritage items within the Campbelltown LGA.Recommendation 12: Local Heritage Management: Heritage AdviceThe Heritage Study recommends that Council allocates a budget and applies for fundingassistance from the NSW Department of Planning’s Heritage Branch to enable the appointmentof a Heritage Advisor to Council. It is suggested that the Advisor’s contract initially be for a periodof three (3) years. Once funding for the position has been established, a minimum of three (3)heritage consultancy firms should be invited to quote to provide the Heritage Advisor service toCouncil.Comment:This recommendation does not relate directly to the preparation of the new comprehensive LEPfor the Campbelltown LGA. Having a Heritage Advisor available to assist both Council andowners of heritage items with heritage management is desirable and reflects best practice.However, a Heritage Advisor Position is not within Council’s current structure, nor has futurefunding been allocated to enable Council to apply for funding assistance to augment its ownbudget allocation for a Heritage Advisor.Suggested Recommendation:That Council consider the appointment of a Heritage Advisor, and apply for funding from theNSW Department of Planning’s Heritage Branch to assist with funding the position, shouldfunding become available.Recommendation 13: Local Heritage Management: sites needing particular attentionIt is recommended that the site-specific issues identified in Appendix 3 – Recommendation 13 (ofthe Campbelltown Heritage Study and Register Review 2010) as reiterated below, are pursuedwith the relevant authorities and owners and their attention (including the repair and conservationof deteriorated fabric) be a priority in the management and future planning of these sites. Casesof demolition by neglect of items listed on the State Heritage Register should be referred to theNSW Heritage Council.
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting 5 April 2011 Page 812.7 Campbelltown Heritage Study And Register ReviewItem Observed Threatening Process Recommended ActionEpping ForestOld St John’sCatholicChurchOld St John’sCatholicCemeterySt Peter’sAnglicanCemeteryMethodist/CongregationalCemeterySevere neglect. The building isfenced off and appears to beunoccupied. The property was notedas vacant on 28 June 1999(Heritage Council SHI form). Someof the brickwork at the rear is in astate of collapse. The house is on alarge site, but is now surrounded bymodern suburbia and is therefore atrisk of vandalism.Although extensive restoration workshave been carried out in recentyears, the building is now vacantand the roof has begun to failallowing pigeons to roost in theceilings. This in turn is allowingpigeon droppings to build up in theroof space and to fall down into thehall. The space is regarded as ahealth hazard and is not used.The 19 th Century cemeteries ofCampbelltown are of very highhistorical significance to the area,reflected in their heritage listing. Allof these cemeteries are in need ofbetter management, for example,fencing to prevent vandalism, weedmanagement etc. It is noted that StPeter’s Cemetery has received aFederal heritage grant of $44,000 forfencing.As this early 19 th Century property is listed on the SHR, Council shouldconsult both the property owner and the NSW Heritage Council toconsider options to ensure the conservation of the buildings on theproperty. These could include: Encourage the owner to apply for a heritage grant to update theConservation Management Plan prepared in 2000 and undertakeurgent conservation works (note due to the State significance ofthe property, it is recommended that the grant be sought from theHeritage Council, rather than the Campbelltown City Councilheritage fund); Consult with the NSW Heritage Council regarding enforcement ofthe “minimum maintenance” provisions applying to State HeritageRegister Listed properties; An active residential (or other sympathetic) use should be foundfor the site.As this early 19 th Century property is listed on the SHR, Council shouldconsult both the Church and the NSW Heritage Branch to consideroptions to ensure the conservation of the church building.It is understood that policies applying at the time of the earlierrestoration prevented the introduction of active security devices (suchas bars on windows) which led to vandalism and the withdrawal ofinsurance on the building, affecting its potential for active use. Themanagement of security for heritage items such as old churches hasimproved significantly in the interim and the Church owners areencouraged to seek a solution that includes an active use for thebuilding.It is recommended that Campbelltown City Council encourage theChurch to apply for State heritage grants to repair the roof and remedydamage from roof leaks and pigeon ingress as an immediate priority.The building should be a prime candidate for financial assistance andthe work could assist in providing local employment.Encourage the Church to apply for a heritage grant to prepare andimplement the Conservation Management Plan for the site. Thisprocess should highlight the importance of this early site to thecommunity and to the Church as a whole.Subject to available funding and resources, Council should assist thechurches with appropriate conservation management of thecemeteries. The following options are suggested:Request the National Trust Cemeteries Committee to view thecemeteries and provide management advice to the relevantchurch cemetery management authorities via a Council facilitatedworkshop;Encourage the relevant cemetery management bodies to apply forheritage grants. Given St Peter’s success, it is considered that allthe cemeteries should apply for Federal and State heritage grants,using “Historic Cemeteries of Campbelltown – a Macquarie Town”as an umbrella title; and/orCouncil apply for a NSW heritage grant to undertake aConservation Management Plan (CMP) for all four cemeteries.This would require cooperation of the four churches.PresbyterianCemeteryOld Kendall MillHouseThe building has been fire damagedand is disused.Encourage the property owners to work with Council to better managethe building and the site. This could include making an application toCouncil’s Heritage Fund for assistance in undertaking conservationwork to the building and then seeking an active use compatible withthe recommended Cultural Tourism zone (for this part of theCampbelltown CBD).
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