Guiding Conservation Principles

The ICOMOS NZ Aotearoa Charter (Appendix 1) sets out the definitions and guiding principles of building conservation.  These methods and principles are intended to give clear guidelines as to how change can be managed, especially appropriate methods for carrying out building work.  The intention of these principles is to ensure that the fabric of the building of significant heritage value is retained and appropriately treated.  

Policy 1 - The  fabric of the building  which has been assessed as significantly contributing to the understanding of the building as a place of cultural heritage value (as set out in the Statement of Cultural  Significance) must be protected.

Policy 2 - The principles and guidelines of the ICMOS  NZ Aotearoa Charter are to be applied in determining the appropriate methods and /or treatment of the building and its parts to ensure the preservation and care of it’s significance

Policy 3 - A formal process should be established to ensure that the recommendations of this document are supported by the external authorities which may be involved in decisions regarding it’s future.

Policy 4 - The NZHPT must be informed of any processes which may affect the form/fabric of the building.

Policy 5 - In considering changes to be made to the building, whether for Building or Resource Consent, the Territorial Authority must give full consideration to the cultural significance of the building, and it’s parts (as set out in the tabulations of Heritage Values )

Policy 6 - Where possible, without compromising the heritage value of the building, new work is to comply with the requirements of the Building Act.

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