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At Converge Heritage + Community, we deliver comprehensive Planning & Compliance services that ensure cultural heritage is respected, statutory obligations are met, and projects proceed with clarity and confidence.
We work across all sectors—including infrastructure, resources, government, and urban development—to help clients identify, assess, and manage heritage values in alignment with local, state, and federal legislation. Our work spans early-stage planning through to approvals, implementation, and audit.
Whether preparing Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003, navigating ILUAs and Exemption Certificate processes, or producing Heritage Impact Statements, our team brings a strategic, outcomes-focused mindset. We combine strong technical expertise with deep knowledge of heritage frameworks and long-standing relationships with Traditional Owner groups across Queensland and northern Australia.
We also assist in interpreting complex planning overlays, preparing documentation for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and ensuring compliance at every stage of your project lifecycle. Our approach is practical, collaborative, and shaped by decades of experience across hundreds of successful projects.
By engaging Converge, you gain a partner who understands the importance of balancing project goals with cultural, environmental, and community values—and who has the capability to bring all parties together to deliver informed, defensible, and lasting outcomes.
Development of heritage compliance strategies, staff inductions, and on-site training to support construction and development teams working within heritage contexts.
Read moreExpert interpretation of local planning schemes, overlays, and state heritage legislation, including tailored advice to align heritage requirements with project objectives.
Read moreDesktop and site-based assessments to identify heritage-related risks and obligations—essential for informed planning, acquisition, and early project development stages.
Read morePreparation of Heritage Impact Statements and Exemption Certificate applications for developments affecting heritage-listed places, ensuring planning compliance and mitigating potential impacts.
Read moreAssistance with obtaining approvals for works to heritage and character properties, including preparation of supporting documentation, liaison with authorities, and advice on navigating planning scheme requirements.
Read moreClear, practical advice for those considering buying a heritage or character-listed property. We help clients understand planning implications, development triggers, and long-term responsibilities under heritage legislation.
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