28 II Advisian WorleyParsons Group JOHNSTAFF Figure 3-16 "Attached Houses" — 49-51 Wentworth Street Source: National Trust of Australia via State Heritage Inventory It is noted that both examples are a "pair of attached terraces" as opposed to a row of terraces. The "St George's Terrace" is the only such group of seven Victorian attached terraces situated in the "core" of the Parramatta CBD. It is considered that "St George's Terrace and Potential Archaeological Site" is of exceptional cultural significance to Parramatta because of the Terrace's historical, aesthetic, research (especially archaeological — Aboriginal and Historic) and rare/representative values. 3.2.2.5 Parramatta AMU 2882 Parramatta AMU 2882 is located at the corner of Phillip Street and Wilde Avenue. The SHI Statement of Significance states: "This AMU has high archaeological research potential. The area was part of the early township and is associated with the early convict occupation of the Parramatta. It developed as part of the commercial centre of the town. The physical archaeological evidence within this area may include structural features, intact sub floor deposits, open deposits and scatters, ecological samples and individual artefacts which have potential to yield information relating to major historic themes including Commerce, Environment, Housing, Industry, Utilities and Convicts. Archaeological evidence at this site is likely to be subject to minor disturbance. This AMU is of State significance." 3.2.2.6 Parramatta AMU 3083 Parramatta AMU 3083 is bounded by Church and Phillip Streets and the Parramatta River foreshore and includes 34 Phillip Street. The SHI Statement of Significance states: "This AMU has exceptional archaeological research potential. This area was part of the early Rose Hill settlement and the commercial centre of Parramatta through the convict and colonial periods to the present day.
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Figure 3-16 "Attached Houses" — 49-51 Wentworth Street
Source: National Trust of Australia via State Heritage Inventory
It is noted that both examples are a "pair of attached terraces" as opposed to a row of terraces.
The "St George's Terrace" is the only such group of seven Victorian attached terraces situated in the "core" of the Parramatta CBD. It is considered that "St George's Terrace and Potential Archaeological Site" is of exceptional cultural significance to Parramatta because of the Terrace's historical, aesthetic, research (especially archaeological — Aboriginal and Historic) and rare/representative values.
3.2.2.5 Parramatta AMU 2882
Parramatta AMU 2882 is located at the corner of Phillip Street and Wilde Avenue. The SHI Statement of Significance states:
"This AMU has high archaeological research potential.
The area was part of the early township and is associated with the early convict occupation of the Parramatta. It developed as part of the commercial centre of the town.
The physical archaeological evidence within this area may include structural features, intact sub floor deposits, open deposits and scatters, ecological samples and individual artefacts which have potential to yield information relating to major historic themes including Commerce, Environment, Housing, Industry, Utilities and Convicts.
Archaeological evidence at this site is likely to be subject to minor
disturbance. This AMU is of State significance."
3.2.2.6 Parramatta AMU 3083
Parramatta AMU 3083 is bounded by Church and Phillip Streets and the Parramatta River foreshore and includes 34 Phillip Street. The SHI Statement of Significance states:
"This AMU has exceptional archaeological research potential.
This area was part of the early Rose Hill settlement and the commercial centre of Parramatta through the convict and colonial periods to the present day.
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The physical archaeological evidence within this area may include built landforms, structural features, intact sub floor deposits, open deposits and scatters, ecological samples and individual artefacts which have potential to yield information relating to major historic themes including Commerce, Environment, Housing, Land Tenure and Townships.
Archaeological evidence at this site is likely to be
subject to minor disturbance. This AMU is of Local
significance."
3.2.2 .7 Parramatta AMU 3092
Parramatta AMU 3092 is located on the Parramatta River southern foreshore from east of Church Street to Wilde Avenue. The SHI Statement of Significance states:
"This AMU hos little archaeological research potential.
This area was part of the early township. As this area is situated right on the riverbank, there has been a limited amount of development. The area was affected by flooding in the late nineteenth century and reclaimed in the twentieth century to provide a public foreshore reserve.
The physical archaeological evidence within this area may include ecological samples and individual artefacts which have potential to yield information relating to major historic themes including Environment, Land Tenure, Townships and Utilities.
Archaeological evidence at this site is likely to be
subject to major disturbance. This AMU is of Local
significance."
3.2.2.8 Site Archaeological Potential
Archaeological potential for each AMU have been identified in the Statements of Significances provided in Sections 3.2.2.5 to 3.2.2.7 above.
AHMS (2015) assessed the site's potential to contain archaeological remains, works, deposits and relics are shown on Figure 3-17. Potential areas containing State significant relics are mainly likely to be found near the south-east corner of the site. As referred to in Section 3.2.1 above, an archaeological testing program was recommended by AHMS.
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3.3 Composition of the Context and Setting
The composition of the context and setting includes important views of items/sites and the public domain that would contribute to the realising the success of the New Museum being equal to the significance of items on the site.
3.3.1 Views to and from the View Corridor to the Site
Urbis (2015, p. 5) noted that:
"Views and vistas are also an essential part of Parramatta's cultural landscape and contribute to the quality of the environment. Significant views within the CBD have been identified within the DCP and Planisphere study."
Figure 3-18 shows the significant view corridors within the Parramatta CBD context and setting.
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Key public domain views (Figure 3-19) were identified by Architectus (2016, p. 26) include:
· "Views along the important Norwood Place link are terminated on site at Willow Grove. The existing trees and fence as well as the building play an important role in this.
· Broad views of the site can be obtained from the Church St. and Wilde Avenue Bridges, the section of path along the northern edge of the river between these, and part of Sorrell St. north of the site.
· Immediate views of the site can be obtained from Phillip St., parts of Wilde Ave. and the south bank of the River.
· Glimpsed distant views are obtained from a range of locations around the site, stretching along the river to the east and west and extending along streets.
· The site has the potential to provide a wider space between tall buildings than east or west along the river, where tall buildings will be brought close to the river's edge. "
Figure 3-19 Key public domain views
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3.3.2 Items/Places of Significance along the way
It is understood that a key objective of the Council is to create a Civic Link between the Parramatta Railway Station through the redeveloped Parramatta Square and via Horwood Place, to the New Museum and the Parramatta River (Figure 3-20). There exists numerous heritage items and places of interest along this path including the Railway Station (SHR No. 00696), St John's Anglican Cathedral (SHR No. 01805), Roxy Cinema (SHR No. 00711), Arthur Phillip High School (1720), Redcoats Mess House and Potential Archaeological Site (100218), Dr Pringle's Cottage (1705) and Leigh Memorial Uniting Church (1719) and the Old Government House and Domain (World Heritage List).
Parramatta Square, Civic Link and Project (3 wil provide three The new Parramatta Library, a redeveloped Roxy Theatre The Civic Link and the City River Strategy are two key publickey public spaces that will connect the city from north to and the new MAAS on the riverbank will provide key cultural domain strategies that will provide connectivity to new andsouth. attract= alongside new public domain spaces. existing pubic transport across the CBD.
Figure 3-20 Key Concepts
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3.4 Heritage Significance of the Context and Setting
The heritage significance of the context and setting is based on an understanding of the Council's vision for Parramatta and the capturing and integration of the essence of its historic character is captured in the process of Parramatta's evolution as Sydney's Second CBD. It is considered that the New Museum presents a further significant opportunity to reconnect the City with its River and the UNESCO World Heritage Listed "Old Government and House and Domain" as well as to other iconic sites within its view cone together with its broader context and setting - including beyond the River to the North East, the North, the West and the North West. This includes views of Lennox Bridge, The Old Kings School, St Patrick's Cathedral and All Saint's Church. The Parramatta River is of outstanding heritage significance because of its association and relationship with Aboriginal and European uses and includes the Baludarri Wetlands.
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4 The Proposed OptionsThe FDB outlines that a "hub and spoke circulation model" offers choice of route and order and is preferred to a sequential circulation model. The "hub and spoke" circulation strategy would allow a non-linear, open, and flexible visit. Further, the "hub and spoke" planning philosophy allows the museum spaces to radiate from the central gallery volume. Importantly, it establishes the "civic link' and "visual link to river".
4.1 Option 1
In Figure 4-1 below, prepared by FKM Architects (2016), access to Option 1 is a direct continuation of the Civic Link through to Parramatta River with the New Museum main circulation spine being the hub of the building with all museum spaces linking directly to a central atrium though all the levels. It optimises public access to and from the river foreshore.
Option 1 is a value managed option of the FDB scope and represents a floor area less than the current space occupied by the Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo (FKM Architects, 2016).
Option 1 would require the removal of all existing structures from the site and the construction of the New Museum with a maximum building height of 35m and a total floor area of 28,534m2. One level of basement would be provided.
In Figure 4-2 prepared by FKM Architects (2016), Option 2 contains a main circulation spine as a continuation of the Civic Link whilst creating the hub and spoke model of the museum allowing linkage of visitors and pedestrians between Parramatta and the River.
The design intent for this Option 2 follows the same design and spatial planning principles as Option 1 Variances in the Option 1 scheme, these being the removal of the omniMAX, and a reduced collections storage facility are considered by FKM Architects (2016) to have minimal impact on the overall scheme and layout of spaces. It optimises public access to and from the river foreshore.
Option 2 captures the base requirements of the FDB scope and is comparable to the current space occupied by the Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo (FKM Architects, 2016).
Option 2 proposes the removal of all existing structures from the site and the construction of the New Museum with a maximum building height of 35m and a total floor area of 30,578m2. This represents an increase of 2,044m2 of floor space compared to Option 1. One level of basement would be provided.
The design intent for Option 2A follows the same design and spatial planning principles as Option 2 (Figure 4-3). Option 2A has been developed to provide an additional 2,000m2 of Permanent Gallery Space and 500m2 of Temporary Gallery Space. The same comments for Option 2 apply to Option 2A.
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4.4 Option 3
In Figure 4-4, prepared by FKM Architects (2016), Option 3 requires the built form to be moved north closer to the River resulting in an increase in the circulation areas. Importantly, it requires the "compilation of the form" to be a cruciform. The result of this configuration is an offset of the connectivity with the "Civic Link", moving the entrance to the site and the "view link to the river" to the east. The result is the location of the main entrance and arrivals hall are separated from the museum spaces to the north-west. Further, the retention of "Willow Grove" does not result in full, unobstructed view/access to the river and reduces significantly the area of public space and optimal public use along the riverfront.
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It is understood that Option 3 captures the entire requirements of the FDB scope and represents a greater than current space occupied by the Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo (FKM Architects, 2016).
Option 3 proposes the retention of both the heritage listed "Willow Grove" and the "St George's Terraces" with the construction of the New Museum having a maximum building height of 38m and a total floor area of 33,455m2. One level of basement would be provided. Proposed adaptive re-use for "Willow Grove" is for a café and retail spaces for the "St George's Terraces".
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5.1 Options 1, 2 & 2A
5.1.1 (a) Impact on the Site
In Options 1, 2 and 2A, optimal site planning and internal functional relationships are achieved with a full utilisation of the site. This outcome arises from a "hub and spoke circulation and planning" design which for people movement and flexibility in usage of spaces is preferable to sequentially planned spaces. The circulation and planning strategy within these options enables non-linear, open and flexible movement through the museum. Options 1, 2 and 2A require the removal of all existing structures from the site. Further, it facilitates the amalgamation of 20 lots for optimal use and development of the site.
Further, the New Museum can be viewed as a "heritage" development in that its direct purpose is as a Trustee to the Community at large to safe guard, protect, display and educate about the past and its practices so that the present might be enlightened and educated so as to contribute to a better future. The facilitation of an optimal layout for the New Museum contributes to the realisation of a landmark "heritage" development for the benefit of Parramatta, Sydney, NSW and Australia. Optimum use of the river foreshore is an important contributor as it facilitates an "experience of arrival from a water edge".
A high level of detailed design responding to "design excellence" criteria will be required at the next stage of planning for the project to ensure a practical and acceptable resolution of heritage conservation, architectural and landscape design matters. All of which are responding to the objectives of the New Museum.
FKM Architects has prepared perspective and sections each for the Options 1, 2 and 2A to show in block form the scale of the development at the site. Figure 5-1, Figure 5-2 and Figure 5-3 have been selected to provide a representative indication for the options.
Options 1, 2 and 2A would involve the removal of all structures from the site which includes the heritage listed "Willow Grove" and "St George's Terrace". The removal of these items by virtue of their demolition would have a fundamental impact on the significance of these items.
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5.1.2 (b) Impact on the Heritage Significance of Parramatta
The benefit of the New Museum to Parramatta if developed under any of these options will enable "hub and spoke circulation and planning" to be implemented. More broadly, the site's connectivity with the Parramatta CBD can be improved through the creation of a key arrival moment into the New Museum at the end of Horwood Place. This encourages visibility from approach corridors, signalling the Museums presence in the Parramatta CBD and increasing the cohesion of the historic fabric of Parramatta through the opportunity to link the New Museum MAAS with the heritage assets.
Further, Options 1, 2 and 2A enable alignment with the City of Parramatta Strategy for the proposed civic link to the Parramatta River, and additional public open space on the banks of the river. The retention of "Willow Grove" under these options does not permit full, unobstructed access to the river in accordance with the civic link strategy. Further, it will reduce the area of public space along the riverfront, as the New Museum will be located closer to the river due to spatial requirements.
Options 1, 2 and 2A would require the removal of two heritage items of "exceptional significance" following J. S. Kerr's The Conservation Plan (Seventh Edition) guide to the assessment of significance, "Willow Grove" and "St Georges Terrace" that make an important contribution to the heritage significance of Parramatta. They are located within the "Core" of the CBD. Both items represent a significant phase in the evolution and development of Parramatta. Both buildings are rare examples for their architectural styles in the Parramatta CBD. Demolition of them would represent a "loss" and further erosion of the heritage built fabric to the city as a whole.
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5.1.3 (c) Impact on the Heritage Significance of the Context and Setting
Using a high level of "design excellence" criteria, the New Museum is expected to be a landmark "heritage" development, responding to its context and setting. It is considered that the options present an opportunity to link the New Museum with the heritage assets in their context and setting as well as important relationship of the site and its proposed use with the Parramatta North Urban Renewal Area. This Area contains the Cumberland Hospital, Parramatta Female Factory, Norma Parker Centre and Roman Catholic Orphan School all of which are of National significance not only for their built forms but for their institutional uses.
The removal of "Willow Grove" and "St Georges Terrace" from Phillip Street would have a significant impact to the context and setting of the site. "Willow Grove" is recognised in the entry in the SHI for "strongly contributing to the streetscape" and the entry in the SHI for "St George's Terrace" as it "strongly contributes to the Phillip Street streetscape and the character of the Parramatta townscape, additionally in unison with other historic buildings near-by'. The last part of that statement is important as it acknowledges the historical and visual linkages that exist between the heritage items that constitute the heritage significance of Parramatta.
5.1.4 (d) Impact on the Aboriginal Heritage Significance of the Site
Options 1, 2 and 2A would involve excavation across part of the site for the creation of the basement level. This excavation would likely remove all trace of any Aboriginal archaeological material surviving within those areas and would impact on the majority of the area designated as high sensitivity. The entire depth of the Parramatta Sand Body would likely be removed in these areas along with any artefact bearing deposits.
Outside of the proposed basement area, the degree of excavation or subsurface disturbance that would be involved is currently thought to be moderate, involving landscaping and ground surface modification without the removal of the entire Parramatta Sand Body deposit.
5.1.5 (e) Impact on the Archaeological Significance of the Site
Options 1, 2 and 2A would involve excavation across part of the site for the creation of the basement level and for landscaping. In these areas, it is likely that potential archaeological deposits would be disturbed. Any significant deposits identified by a suitably qualified archaeologist would need to be salvaged from the site.
5.2 Option 3
5.2.1 (a) Impact on the Site
In Option 3, both "Willow Grove" and the "St George's Terrace" would be retained and incorporated into the operation of the New Museum. In terms of the proposed adaptive re-uses for these buildings (café for "Willow Grove" and retail spaces for "St George's Terrace", these uses are in-principle considered to be appropriate having regard to the heritage significance of the items.
In relation to the proposed building envelope and the spatial relationships between the New Museum and "Willow Grove" and "St George's Terrace", FKM Architects has prepared three diagrams (Figure 5-4 to Figure 5-6) to show how this relationship would look in block form. Of particular emphases, they demonstrate the importance of scale and proportionality in
resolving matters of "function" of "spatial relationships" in historic contexts and settings such as Parramatta so as to avoid "compartmentalising"
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in development and realising the fine grain of the "contextual" aspects. These two matters are especially important for this proposal so that it does realise the Government's and Council's objectives and those of the New Museum. Further, they realise the objects of the EP&A Act particularly Section 5 (a) and the evaluation provisions of Section 79C, particularly Section 79C (1) (b)-(e). Further, it facilitates the amalgamation of 20 lots for optimal use and development of the site.
It is considered that the form, scale and height of the proposed building envelope takes into account the spatial relationships of "Willow Grove" and its open space setting and the "St George's Terrace" which sit at the intersection of Philip Street and Wilde Avenue which constitutes the context and setting. It will create an appropriate setting and "backdrop" both for the proposed development and its special function as well as its relationship within the Parramatta CBD and the River.
Option 3 would impact upon site planning that would result in a cruciform, linear museum layout, which is not in line with the New Museum's functional objective.
A high level of detailed design responding to "design excellence" criteria will be required at the next stage of planning for the project to ensure a practical and acceptable resolution of heritage conservation, architectural and landscape design matters. All of which are responding to the objectives of the New Museum.
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5.2.2 (b) Impact on the Heritage Significance of Parramatta
Option 3 would see the retention of both buildings. A high level of detailed design responding to "design excellence" criteria will be required at the next stage of planning for the project to ensure a practical and acceptable resolution of heritage conservation, architectural and landscape design matters for Parramatta.
5.2.3 (c) Impact on the Heritage Significance of the Context and Setting
Option 3 would see the retention of both buildings. A high level of detailed design responding to "design excellence" criteria and the site's context and setting will be required at the next stage of planning for the project to ensure a practical and acceptable resolution of heritage conservation, architectural and landscape design matters.
5.2.4 (d) Impact of Retention of "Willow Grove"
The retention of "Willow Grove" does not result in full, unobstructed view/access to the river; offsets the "civic link" access, reduces significantly the area of public space and optimal public use along the riverfront and reduces considerably the opportunities to view/arrive or experience/appreciate (or access) the New Museum from the riverfront.
Further, it requires the "compilation of the form" to be a cruciform. The result of this configuration is an offset of the connectivity with the "Civic Link", moving the entrance to the site and the "view link to the river" to the east. The result is the location of the main entrance and arrivals hall are separated from the museum spaces to the north-west.
5.2.5 (e) Impact on the Aboriginal Heritage Significance of the Site
Option 3 is similar to Options 1, 2 and 2A above and would involve excavation across part of the site for the creation of the basement level. This excavation would likely remove all trace of any Aboriginal archaeological material surviving within those areas and would impact on the majority of the area designated as high sensitivity.
The entire depth of the Parramatta Sand Body would likely be removed in these areas along with any artefact bearing deposits. Outside of the proposed basement area, the degree of excavation or subsurface disturbance that would be involved is currently thought to be moderate, involving landscaping and ground surface modification without the removal of the entire Parramatta Sand Body deposit.
5.2.6 (e) Impact on the Archaeological Significance of the Site
Options 1, 2 and 2A would involve excavation across part of the site for the creation of the basement level and for landscaping. In these areas, it is likely that potential archaeological deposits would be disturbed. Any significant deposits identified by a suitably qualified archaeologist would need to be salvaged from the site.
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6 ConclusionAdvisian has considered the potential impacts to heritage items and Aboriginal and Historical Archaeological objects of the four options developed by FKM Architects for the New Museum.
The summary of heritage impacts is contained in Table 6-1 below.
Table 6-1 Summary of the Heritage Impacts of Options 1-3
Options 1, 2 & 2A
Facilitates optimal site planning and internal functional relationships with a full utilisation of the site to enable a "hub and spoke circulation and planning" model that is preferable to sequentially planned spaces.
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Retention of site structures impacts upon site planning and internal functional relationships resulting in a cruciform, linear museum layout which does not meet New Museum's functional objective provided in a "hub and spoke circulation and planning" model.Creates a "heritage" development
with an optimal layout which contributes to the realisation of a landmark "heritage" development.
Creates a "heritage" development with retention and integration of the site's heritage items contributing to the realisation of a landmark "heritage" development.Facilitates key site destination/arrival
point and alignment with civic link strategy with views to the site and maximising public access to riverfront.
Retention of "Willow Grove" does not result in full, unobstructed view/access to the river; offsets the "civic link" access, reduces significantly the area of public space and optimal public use along the riverfront and reduces considerably the opportunities to view/arrive or experience/appreciate (or access) the New Museum from the riverfront.Facilitates the amalgamation of 20
lots for optimal use and development of the site.
Facilitates the amalgamation of 20 lots for optimal use and development of the site.Removes two significant heritage items
which represents a "loss" and further erosion of the heritage built fabric of the city as a whole.
Retains two heritage items with appropriate adaptive re-uses and preserves context and setting and creates spatial relationships with a form, scale and height of building envelope to create an appropriate setting and "backdrop".Involves potential disturbance of Aboriginal
and Historical Archaeological deposits.Involves potential disturbance of Aboriginal and Historical Archaeological deposits.
Recommendations that address all options are provided in Section 7.
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RecommendationsThe following recommendations are made:
1. The future Design Competition Brief for the New Mus
eum is to include requirements for the Architect to consider design solu
tions that maximise the promotion of the heritage significance of the site to
gether with its context and setting.
2. A high level of detailed design responding to "design excellence" criteria will be required at the nex
t stage of planning for the project to ensure a practical and acceptable resolution of heritage conservation, architectural and landscape design matters. All of which are
responding to the objectives of the
New Museum.
3. A Conservation Management Plan is to be prepared to guide the proc
ess for retention or demolition of the heritage items with Policies to guide the
spatial relationships and the likely adaptive reuses so as to achieve a seam
less integration of the various components of the development as well as th
e removal of any heritage listed buildings and the incorporation of element
s into the proposed development. This is considered to be particularly imp
ortant, given that the nature of the MAAS is of itself as a Museum about "mov
ement through time into the future".
4. An Interpretation Strategy is to be
prepared to guide the development of the design, irrespective of retentio
n or demolition. The Interpretation Strategy is to outline the strategies (t
ypes of interpretive media) to inform the community about the heritage ite
ms and their significance with the identification of key themes around the item
s and stories around them.
5. A Statement of Heritage Impact is to be prepare
d prior to any removal of the heritage buildings or any alterations and addition
s to the heritage buildings in accordance with The Burra Charter and the NSW
Heritage Manual. The SoHI is to accompany any Development Application (DA) (
under Part 4 of the EP&A Act) or State Significant Development Application (S
SDA) (under Part 4, Division 4.1 of the EP&A Act) that is prepared for the sit
e.
6. A Historic Heritage Archaeological Assessment (HHAA) is to be prep
ared and if required, a Section 139 Permit, be obtained from the Heritage Divi
sion. The HHAA is to accompany any DA or SSDA that is prepared for the site.
It is noted that the provisions of Section 89J(1)(c) of the EP&A Act state th
at "an approval under Part 4, or an excavation permit under section 139, of t
he Heritage Act 1977" does not apply to an SSDA.
7. An Aboriginal Heritage Assessment (AHA) is to be prepared
in accordance with the relevant OEH requirements and if required, an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) be obtained. The AHA is to accompany any DA or SSDA that is prepared for
the site. It is noted that the provisions of Section 89J(1)(d) of the EP&A Act state that "an Aboriginal heritage impact permit under section 90 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 " does
not apply to an SSDA,
8. It is standard practice to require that prior to the removal of any
or significant alterations and addition to heritage listed buildings, an Arc
hival Photographic Record is prepared in accordance with the NSW Herit
age Office (2006) guidelines for the Photographic Recording of Heritage
Items Using Film or Digital Capture.
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Appendix A: Heritage Inventory Sheets
Willow Grove and Potential Archaeological Site
Item details
Name of item: Willow Grove and Potential Archaeological Site
Other name/s: Willow Grove Now Forever Living Products Aust. Pty Ltd. and Potential Archaeolo
LotNolume Code LotNolume Number Section Number Plan/Folio Code Plan/Folio Number
LOT 1 DP 569139
All addresses
Street Address Suburb/town LGA Parish County Type
34 Phillip Street Parramatta Parramatta Primary Address
Statement of significance:
House at 34 Phillip Street is of significance for the local area for historical, aesthetic and representativeness reasons. Built c.1870s, it is a good example of a Victorian Italianate two-storey villa, readily identifiable as part of historic building stock and strongly contributing to the streetscape in spite of its large setback, partly through its notable fence.
Date significance updated: 07 Mar 02
Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Division intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.
Description
Construction 1870-1880
years:
Physical Two storey Victorian Italianate house of stuccoed brick with cast iron balustradingdescription: to upper verandah, set back from Phillip Street and with a fine fence of cast iron
spikes and elaborate stone gate posts. Mature trees enhance the site. Slate roof is on rendered brick walls. Roof construction is hip with projecting gable front with decorative timber gable screen and finial and decorative barge boards. A pyramid slate roof is above the faceted bay. Two tall rendered brick chimneys with cornice decoration are on east side. Two storey return verandah from projecting gable to east has bullnose roof with striped paint. Verandah floor is timber with dentils on first floor, on ground floor it is tiled. Cast iron columns with cast iron frieze to both floors and cast iron lace balustrade to upper floor verandah. Windows in faceted bay have rendered corniced sills with recessed niches below (plain moulded sills on other windows), and Victorian label mould arches. Front door has transom light above late Victorian panelled door with glazed sidelights. Exterior doors have transom lights and side lights in first floor verandah. Fence is spearhead palisade iron fence set in plinth and into large rendered posts with decorative tops, with iron scroll work on decorative iron gate. A large addition to back of house is kept below original roof level. Other features include a large semi circular gravel drive.
Physical condition National Trust (Parramatta Branch): Excellent.and/orArchaeologicalpotential:
Modifications and National Trust (Parramatta Branch) supplied Year Started and Year Completed. dates:Further CPS
information:
History
Historical notes: Built c.1870s-80sArchaeological Site DataReturn: 1823 John WigleyLease: 1823 John Wigley (LTO Book 25, No 110)Grant: Benjamin Lee. Sec 25 AIIt 43Sites of Buildings: c1804, 1823 and 1844 mapsBuilding: Building (c1804 map), 1 of wood (1823 and 1844 maps)Extant Buildings: None National Trust (Parramatta Branch): Grant to Benj. Lee early politician Was a maternity hospital for a number of years in 20th century called Allowah. PMG bought site c.1980 and later sold in 1987 to restaurant owner who restored building and added back section and used it for administration. Sold again in 1996 to Cosmetic firm. I SD 1932: No. 34 Misses McLachlan, private hospital I SD 1930: Misses McLachlan, private hospital I SD 1929: Misses McLachlan, private hospital I SD 1925: Mrs E.E. Davidson, private hospital I SD 1920: Mrs E.E. Davidson, private hospital I SD 1915: Henry D. Melhaish, "Willow Grove" I PCC RB 1915: NO. 115, Anderson ward, Unimpr. Cap Val. 1,000 pounds. Elizth. Melhuish I PCC RB 1914: NO. 115, sec. 25, lot pt. each 43,41. Elizabeth wife of Henry Dutton Melhuish, Granville I SD 1912: Henry D. Melhaish, "Willow Grove" I SD 1910: Henry D. Melhaish, "Willow Grove" I SD 1909: Henry D. Melhaish, "Willow Grove" I NSW PO 1904: I SD 1903: John Doherty I SD 1900: J. Paul "Willow Grove I SD 1895: Samuel A. Ross I SD 1889: Mrs C. Hyland or Mrs Phillips.
Assessment of significance
SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]
This item historically significant.
This item is aesthetically significant
SHR Criteria g) This item is representative.
[Representativeness]
Assessment criteria: Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to
determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.
Listings
Heritage Listing
Listing
Title
Listing
Number
Gazette
Date
Gazette
Number
Gazette
Page
Regional Environmental Plan
REP No 28
440
20 Aug 99
95
6161
Heritage study
Study details
Title Year NumberAuthor
Inspected by
Guidelines used
City of Parramatta Heritage Study
1993440
Meredith Walker Yes
Parramatta Heritage Review 2004 National Trust (Parramatta Branch)
No
References, internet links & images
None
Note: internet links may be to web pages, documents or images.
Data source
The information for this entry comes from the following source:Name: Local Government
