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Character Range: 193142–201560

Where there is conflict or uncertainty as to the appropriateness of particular actions for specific buildings or areas, conduct further detailed heritage investigation and produce a detailed Heritage Impact Statement.                                                                                      2. Where conflicts arise between the retention and conservation of differing fabric layers and archaeological resources and operational or other statutory imperatives, they will be assessed on a case by case basis and steps taken to minimise damage to later relics and built heritage. The decision will require the balancing of the loss, in heritage terms, occasioned by the disturbance or destruction of later relics/buildings against the gains that retention of the earlier relics will achieve. This is to be carried out as part of a transparent and inclusive process.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         3. Record any decision reached following the conclusion of the conflict resolution process.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         4. Refer to Department of the Environment and Energy for advice. Where actions will have a significant impact on heritage values they will be referred.

Cultural Landscape Policies
Cockatoo has been home to a diversity of uses; from the establishment of the convict gaol and institutional training, to the industrial dockyard and large shipbuilding activities. The cumulative layers of fabric left behind by the interaction of these uses retain evidence of them all.
The cultural landscape of the Island has developed from the interaction of prison and maritime activity and retains clear evidence of both in a number of precincts. The cultural landscape is articulated by man-made cliffs, stone walls and steps and built forms (NHL & CHL Criterion d).
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Recognise that the layers are important- but not always equally important.
Policy 13                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Recognise the significance of the complex layering of archaeology, fabric, uses and associations of Cockatoo Island in a manner that conserves, enhances and interprets the heritage values of the place and its fabric.   2. Generally convict era archaeological remains will take precedence over later remains (see Cockatoo Island Archaeological Management Principles).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Where appropriate, retain evidence of the continuous use of buildings on Cockatoo Island by protecting and conserving significant fabric from all periods.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Carry out an assessment of the potential impacts of all new structures on the cultural landscape of the place.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Re-instate and interpret former garden spaces, fences, walls and planting to the houses on the plateau.
Policy 14                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Preserve, maintain and interpret the character of the cultural landscape, including the cultural plantings, heritage structures, and their settings.                                                                       2. Protect, conserve and maintain the industrial character of the waterfront and working precincts of the island.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Protect conserve and maintain the character of the convict compound on the plateau.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Investigate opportunities for improving sightlines within the island.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Interpret important views and viewpoints both on