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What is a heritage listing and how does it affect property development in SA?

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D) It restricts demolition, alteration and development to protect the place's significance

Heritage listing (state or local) under the Heritage Places Act 1993 or the Planning and Design Code places restrictions on demolition, external alterations, and new development to preserve the heritage significance. Development proposals must be assessed for heritage impact.

Answer Options
A
Listing increases the development potential of the site under the Code
B
Listing is recorded against the title but has no practical effect on what the owner can do
C
Listing applies only to government-owned buildings, not to private property
D
It restricts demolition, alteration and development to protect the place's significance

Why This Is the Correct Answer

State heritage places (Heritage Places Act 1993) and local heritage places (Planning and Design Code overlays) are protected by extra assessment of demolition, alterations and new development, to preserve their heritage significance.

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