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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.

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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.

Queen Victoria Market, 65-159 Victoria Street Melbourne (VHR H0734)

Application P36005 to update the program of informational and way finding signage across the Queen Victoria Market and rename the sheds to the south of F Shed in the Upper Market as well as the Lower Market Sheds.

Submissions close 30 September 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.

Page last updated: 17/09/25