Section 5.06 of the Newcastle Development Control Plan 2012 applies to development that consists of excavation or site disturbance. This section provides aims, objectives and controls regarding archaeological management and should be read in conjunction with the Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan 1997, prepared by Suters Architects. The information contained in this 1997 plan has been supplemented by the Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan Review 2013, prepared by Edward Higginbotham & Associates.
The Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan Review 2013, and the original Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan 1997, were prepared to give an indication of the nature and extent of historical archaeological resources in central Newcastle and to provide a framework to ensure historical archaeological resources are recognised and integrated into the urban planning framework.
While the NAMP has no legal status, it is a planning tool that provides an overview of areas that require the consideration of archaeological issues in conjunction with any development applications. Both of these documents are available for viewing in the Local Studies Section of Newcastle Region Library and are also listed below.
Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan 1997, prepared by Suters Architects
- Volume 1 Study Report (PDF)
- Volume 2 Inventory Datasheets (PDF)
- Volume 3 Map and Text References (PDF)
The Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan 1996/1997 map shows locations of indicative archaeological sites (PDF)
Newcastle Archaeological Management Plan Review 2013, prepared by Edward Higginbotham & Associates
- Volume 1 - Site survey, significance, conservation and management (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Inventory (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Appendices 1 and 2 (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Historical Overview (PDF)
It is your responsibility to seek the necessary approval from the Heritage Council of NSW under the Heritage Act 1977, separate to City of Newcastle's Development Assessment process.