The City of Casey has a rich heritage dating back tens of thousands of years and a wealth of native fauna and flora. Casey’s heritage places include a range of historic buildings, natural heritage, geoheritage and archaeological artefacts. Each place and artefact tells the story of Casey’s past and its conservation enriches our present and future.
Over 180 places in Casey are controlled under heritage legislation (Casey’s Heritage Overlay). Of these, three are precincts and three are included in the State heritage register.
Despite development pressures faced as one of the fastest growing municipalities within Victoria, the City of Casey is committed to the conservation and enhancement of its heritage places as an investment in Casey’s character and appeal. The City of Casey respects its heritage places which provide a sense of continuity in times of change.
What is heritage?
Watch the video below to find out more about heritage, its protection and how you can be involved.
Is my place heritage listed?
Find out whether a property is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, the Victorian Heritage Inventory or is affected by a Heritage Overlay in the Casey Planning Scheme. Enter your address here, or click on the map to select your property.
Heritage Framework
The Heritage Framework 2023-2027 comprises a review of the City of Casey Heritage Strategy 2017 and key initiatives for the management of heritage in Casey to 2027. It has been developed to ensure the continued protection and celebration of our heritage for the benefit of the community.
Casey Heritage Handbook
The Heritage Handbook is a convenient and practical resource to assist owners of historic buildings to better understand the history and significant features of the property and how best to ensure its ongoing conservation and protection.
Heritage Advisory Service
If your property is protected by the Heritage Overlay and you want to understand how best to care for your property or make changes, you can take advantage of the City of Casey’s free Heritage Advisory Service.
It is particularly useful if you seek practical advice on matters including conservation and maintenance of your heritage place. Please call 9705 5200 and request to speak to City of Casey’s Statutory Planning Team for further information.
Heritage resources
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- Heritage Education
- Heritage Collector Cards
- Berwick Heritage Walk
- ‘Victoria’s Past – Rescued and Retold’ blog by Heather Arnold
- Casey Cardinia – Links to our Past’ blog by Casey Cardinia Libraries
- 'Early days of Berwick & Its Surrounding Districts’, book by Norman Beaumont, James Curran, R. Hughes and J. Milligan
- Beaumont, James Curran, R. Hughes and J. Milligan
- ‘Doveton a Brief History’ book by Maria Harding
- A History of the Cranbourne Meteorites, City of Casey excerpt 1982
- Avenues of Honour
- ‘Hands on History, Cranbourne a town with a history’ book by Casey Cardinia Libraries
- Casey Heritage & Nature Trail’ guide by City of Casey
- Local History Groups
- Heritage Planning Resources
- Casey ‘Growth Areas Heritage Policy’
- Do I need a planning permit?
- Introduction to the Burra Charter – ICOMOS
- Heritage Overlay - Casey Planning Scheme
- Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
- Planning & Environment Act 1987 (VIC)
- Planning & Environment Regulations 2015
- Planning & Environment Amendment Act 2021
- Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (VIC)
- Heritage Act 1995 (VIC)
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (CWTH)
- Understanding Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP)
- Victorian Heritage Database –What is significant about my heritage place?
- What house is that? - Heritage Council
- The Heritage Information Pack – Heritage Council
- Heritage Council of Victoria
- Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council
- Heritage Victoria (State)
- Local Heritage Studies and Reviews
- Casey Heritage Study 2004 Volume 1 Thematic Environment History
- Casey Heritage Study 2004 Volume 2 Key Heritage Place and Precincts Citations
- Casey Heritage Study 2004 Volume 3 Key Findings and Recommendations
- Casey C192case Treeby Cottage Incorporated Plan August 2019 Approval Gazetted
- City of Berwick Heritage Conservation Study 1993
- City of Casey Environmental History 1998
- City of Casey Heritage study Cranbourne - Knox
- City of Casey Heritage Study Significant Places 1997
- Geoheritage Sites Report, Neville Rosengren 2018
- Incorporated C230 Case Statement of Significance - Quilly Park, Part 55-Craigs Lane, Pearcedale, November
- Incorporated C215 Case - Tulliallan Incorporated Plan, June 2015
- Incorporated C224 Case - Brechin Gardens Incorporated Plan, April-2019
- Incorporated C229 Case - Statement of Significance - Willurah Park, Harkaway, March 2019
- Incorporated C230 Case - Statement of Significance - Eyrecourt, 221S Grices Road, Clyde North, November 2020
- Incorporated C230 Case - Statement of Significance - Glenlea, 32-42 Baker Road, Harkaway, November 2020
- Incorporated C230 Case Statement of Significance - Hillsley, 90-104 Robinson-Road, Narre Warren, November 2020
- Incorporated C231 Case Statement of Significance - Clover Cottage and Garden 54-60 Manuka Road, Berwick, February 2021
- Incorporated C231 Case Statement of Significance - Minard 62-70 Manuka Road, Berwick, March 2019
- Incorporate C291case Statement of Significance Farmhouse, 280S Hardys Road, Clyde North
- Statement of Significance Cranbourne War Memorial (Casey City Council, August 2020)
- Incorporate C291case Statement of Significance Glenara, 10 Viridian Boulevard, Clyde
- Statement of Significance Graham Family Home (Casey City Council, August 2020)
- Statement of Significance Maratala (Casey City Council, August 2020)
- Statement of Significance Motor Club Hotel (Casey City Council, August 2020)
- Statement of Significance St John the Evangelist Church of England Complex (Casey City Council, August 2020)
- Statement of Significance The Cranbourne Shire Offices, Public Hall, Court House and Post Office Complex (former), (Casey City Council, August 2020)
- Statement of Significance World War Two Memorial Planting and Plaque (Casey City Council, August 2020)
Please contact the City of Casey’s Strategic Planning and Reform Team on 9705 5200 for further information regarding any of the above.