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Who can make a submission?

Anyone can make a submission about an advertised application during the advertising period.

What is a submission?

A submission is a written statement explaining your views about an application, and how you may be affected if a permit is issued.

The submission will carry more weight if it is rational, factual and specifically addresses the proposal and relevant heritage matters.

A submission should:

  • Be made using the public submission form
  • Explain your views
  • Relate to matters that Heritage Victoria must or may consider, including:
  • How the proposal would impact the heritage significance of the place
  • How the proposal would assist with the reasonable or economic use of the place
  • How the proposal would impact on the conservation of the place
  • How the proposal would impact on adjacent heritage places.

A submission is a public document and copies may be made available to other people or organisations, including the permit applicant and the Heritage Council of Victoria.

Make a submission

If you do not already have an account please select 'Sign up' on the login page and create a profile. Submissions close at 11.59pm on the advertised date.

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Currently advertised permits

The Executive Director has requested the following heritage permit applications be publicly advertised.

Portland House, 8 Collins Street Melbourne (VHR H0417)

Application P41080 to construct a two-storey addition over a ground-level carpark and new central garden terrace at the rear of Portland House, and for the partial demolition, alterations and conservation works to the heritage building.

Submissions close 12 August 2025.

Deaf Children Australia (Former Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution), 583-597 St Kilda Road Melbourne (VHR H2122)

Application P35220 for refurbishment works to the 1928 School Building (B2); works to the 1990s Administration Building; construction of a new building in the northeast corner of the site; landscaping works including tree removal, upgraded play equipment, and new hard landscaping; and new and replacement fencing.

Submissions close 7 October 2025.

Former Bush's Store, 94 Williamson Street and 12 Myers Street (VHR H1752)

Application P40066 for the development of a hotel partly on registered land, including construction of a substation, outdoor courtyard and associated landscaping, and boundary fence, and conservation works to the Oil Store (B4) verandah.

Submissions close 6 November 2025.

Barunah Plains, 4484 Hamilton Highway Hesse (VHR H2313)

Application P40063 for works associated with the use of part of the site for a music and arts festival (Beyond the Valley Festival) held between 28 December and 1 January on an annual basis for four years.

Submissions close 20 November 2025.

Page last updated: 10/11/25