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as the primary guide for the treatment of fabric (The Burra Charter is the primary reference for managing the heritage values of historic places).

8.1.2. Issue 2: The lightstation setting

Policy 2: Protect the visual setting of the lightstation by maintaining its natural character

Commentary
Historically, the lightstation was an intensely used and modified landscape, in contrast to its setting, which showed fewer signs of human modification.

Implementation strategy
    * Do not permit the intrusion of new structures or alterations in the landscape around the lightstation (300m2).

8.2. Processes

8.2.1. Issue 3: Planning conservation works

Policy 3: Seek expert heritage advice and apply best heritage practice when considering works proposals or changes to the lightstation or when considering major changes to resort facilities

Commentary
The development of this heritage management plan has involved consultation with stakeholders and the public.

At appropriate times, advice may be sought from the Australian Heritage Council, from the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities — Heritage and Wildlife Division, or from the Minister. Advice will be sought if significant impact on the heritage place is expected, or if there is conflict between the management of heritage values and the operational requirements of the GBRMPA or its lessees.

The GBRMPA will seek heritage advice, where required, upon receipt of any pro­posals for development, adaptive re-use, or notification of damage to the heritage values of the lightstation or archaeological discoveries. This ensures that the integrity of the heritage values of the lightstation is maintained. Advice may be from an int­ern­al source, other government agencies, the Minister or from an independent expert source, as appropriate.

As required under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, any approved activities on the Commonwealth portion of the island are managed to reduce the potential for adverse effects on the heritage values of the lightstation. Potential activities on Dent Island are detailed in the lease agreements. AMSA intends to continue to use the lighthouse as a marine aid to navigation for the foreseeable future. The private lessee intends to continue to use the residential buildings for caretaker accommodation only. Any proposals for development or adaptive re-use of the lightstation must be approved in writing by the GBRMPA.

Implementation strategy
    * Consult with the Heritage Division of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPaC) at an early stage when considering proposals involving intervention in fabric or significant change.
    * Use the self assessment tool as contained in Working Together: Managing Commonwealth Heritage Places (DEWHA 2008) to measure the likely extent of impact of a proposal.
    * Consider the significance of any major proposal in the context of the referral provisions in the EPBC Act.
    * Use the Matters of national