Heritage Restoration Loan Scheme

Heritage Restoration Loan Scheme

Loddon Shire Council supports the preservation and restoration of privately and publicly owned significant heritage places in Loddon Shire through access to a financial loan scheme.

Heritage Loan Policy(PDF, 102KB)

Loans are available to owners or the committee of management of buildings and places that are included in the schedule to the Heritage Overlay of the Loddon Planning Scheme, or are recommended for inclusion in the schedule to the Heritage Overlay by a heritage study completed by an appropriately qualified person.

The schedule to the Heritage Overlay can be found here

Loddon Planning Scheme - Schedule to the Heritage Overlay

The heritage studies that have been completed for the Loddon Shire area can be found below. The Bet Bet and Korong Heritage Studies have informed the Heritage Overlay of the Loddon Planning Scheme. Many of the places included in the Loddon Heritage Study have yet to be included in the Heritage Overlay, but may be eligible for the loan scheme subject to future inclusion in the overlay.

The works that will be supported through the loan scheme are those that restore, conserve, maintain or enhance the significant aspects of a building or of a place. The significant aspects of the building or place are those parts of the building or place that contribute to its heritage value. Works that contribute to the amenity of the streetscape or public presence of the building shall be prioritised.

Examples of works that will be prioritised through this loan are:

• exterior painting of buildings in prominent locations

• construction of sympathetic features which enhance the heritage property and its public presence, such as a front veranda or fence

• works to prolong the life of a heritage asset in a prominent location, including works to rectify water penetration, structural problems, rewiring and restumping.

The minimum amount of a loan is $1,000. The maximum amount of a loan is $20,000.

The loan repayment period will be determined by agreement with the applicant as a part of the application process. The maximum loan period is 5 years. In most cases, it would be expected that a loan of less than $2,000 be repaid within 2 years.

The loan will be interest free.

To apply for a loan, please complete the attached application form. An application must also be accompanied by supporting information including:

• Copy of the land title
• Plans of the proposed works
• Paint colours and schedule (if the loan is for painting)
• Information (including photographs) regarding the current condition of the heritage place
• Two quotes for the proposed works and/or materials
• Heritage assessment and recommendation for inclusion in the Heritage Overlay (where the property has not been previously assessed and included)
• Evidence of income or capacity to repay the load, e.g. payslips, bank statement
• Relevant permits and other approvals.

An application must be submitted via email to planning2@loddon.vic.gov.au  

Any questions please contact Carolyn Stephenson Strategic Planner – cstephenson@loddon.vic.gov.au

Heritage Studies

Additional information