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of presenting the cultural significance of a place.

5.2                    General policies

Policy 1 Significance as the basis for future conservation and management
The Statement of Significance included in this HMP should be the principal basis for the management and conservation of West Block.
Specific conservation objectives include:
      * Managing in accordance with the significance attributed in this HMP (Chapter 4).  In general terms, the implications of the identification of significance are as follows:
       >           Significant elements and attributes should be retained and conserved according to the principles of the Burra Charter (2013).  Significant elements and attributes are identified at Section 5.3 'Conservation of significant attributes and elements'
       >           Elements and attributes that are not identified as significant can be retained, re-used or replaced by in a way which has a minimum or no adverse effect on significant elements and attributes
      * The retention and conservation of significant elements and attributes in accordance with the policies and recommendations in this HMP; and
      * A sensitive and respectful approach to adaptation, new works and future development where significant fabric and elements may be affected.
If alterations or changes are proposed which support an appropriate and viable use for the building (including its operation as a hotel), the works should be undertaken in a manner which has minimal impact on significant fabric and attributes.

Policy 2 Adoption of the Burra Charter
The conservation and management of West Block should be carried out in accordance with the principles of the Burra Charter (2013).
When assessing the suitability of proposed works to significant elements and attributes at West Block, the principles of the Burra Charter and its practice notes should be referenced.  These principles provide guidance on the conservation and adaptation of places and elements identified as being of cultural heritage significance.

Policy 3 Adoption of policies
The policies included in this HMP should be endorsed and adopted by the present and future owners, or managers, of West Block and should form the primary guide for its management.
This HMP should inform on-going management and future development of West Block.  The present and future owners of the site should adopt and implement the policies of the HMP as the key guiding reference in terms of managing change and future development within the site.

Policy 4 Specialist advice and skills
Advice from qualified heritage practitioners should be sought before any action is proposed or undertaken that could have an impact on the Commonwealth Heritage values of West Block.
Where works to significant elements or attributes are proposed, or where technical advice is needed, it is important to select consultants and contractors with proven experience in the relevant field.  This applies to the development of strategic approaches