---
title: "Draft or review a heritage-impact statement against the listing and the Burra Charter"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment/draft-or-review-a-heritage-impact-statement-against-the-listing/australia"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A12-T1-R7-AU"
practice_area: "Planning & Environment"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["AU"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Draft or review a heritage-impact statement against the listing and the Burra Charter

> Compare the proposal with the listing citation, conservation policy and Australian ICOMOS Burra Charter 2013 principles; list impacts, gaps and conditions.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment/draft-or-review-a-heritage-impact-statement-against-the-listing/australia  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

Site index for agents: https://ailawframework.com/llms.txt

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Planning & Environment](https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Compare the proposal with the listing citation, conservation policy and Australian ICOMOS Burra Charter 2013 principles; list impacts, gaps and conditions. |
| What the lawyer must review | Confirm listing: NSW Heritage Register (Heritage Act 1977 (NSW)) or local heritage schedule Confirm listing: Victorian Heritage Register and Heritage Overlay (Heritage Act 2017 (Vic)) Confirm listing: Queensland Heritage Register (Queensland Heritage Act 1992) Check for recent listings, delistings or interim protection orders Take significance and impact on fabric and setting from a qualified heritage consultant Check whether Aboriginal cultural heritage obligations also apply |
| Written for | Australia |
| Applies to | [Draft or review a heritage-impact statement against the listing](https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment/draft-or-review-a-heritage-impact-statement-against-the-listing.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes summarising source material and identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
2. Obtain and inspect the relevant current official register or search result. Confirm identities, interests and the date and scope of the search.
3. Confirm the appropriate instructions, permissions and cultural context with the relevant people before using information or communicating the result.
4. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
5. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*