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BELLINGEN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREA

MAIN STREET BUILDING AUDIT

Clarence Heritage

for Bellingen Shire Council

May 2018

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Bellingen Main Street Building Audit Page 2

Disclaimer

This report has been prepared by Deborah Wray, Clarence Heritage, Heritage Advisor, to Bellingen

Shire Council. Deborah Wray disclaims responsibility to any person other than Bellingen Shire Council

arising in connection with the report. Any representation, statement, opinion, assumptions or advice

expressed in this report is made in good faith on the basis of information available at the time of the

report preparation. Deborah Wray has no responsibility or obligation to update this report for any

changes which may occur after the date of this report.


1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose of Report

The purpose of this report is to identify potential for maintenance and conservation works to

properties in the business zone precinct of the Bellingen Heritage Conservation Area. A

broad visual survey of the main street buildings was carried out from public land during

December 2017 and March 2018. This report provides an inventory summary for each

property with recommendations for future maintenance and conservation actions where

appropriate.

Council provides a free Heritage Advisory service to property owners or prospective

purchasers with advice on conservation, restoration and reconstruction, materials and

heritage colour schemes. Conservation works are eligible for heritage grant assistance

though Councils annual Local Places Heritage Grants subject to approval by Council and

availability of funding. Other grant funding avenues such as NSW ‘Heritage Near Me’ and

community grant funding programmes, may also be available to property owners and

community organisations.

1.2 Study Area

The extent of the study area is limited to properties in Hyde and Church Streets within the B2

Zone and Heritage Conservation Area as shown marked blue on Map 1 below.

Map 1. B2 Zone shaded blue within Bellingen Heritage Conservation Area shown in red hatching.

Source: NSW Planning Portal


1.3 Heritage Listing Information

The Bellingen Shire heritage Study (1992) described the Bellingen Conservation Area as

follows:

An historic township which retains much of its early twentieth century character. There is

some early housing surviving from the late nineteenth century but the majority in the main

town dates from the early twentieth century. The main street contains the majority of public

and commercial buildings which are of one and two storeys. The commercial strip is closely

knit with many original shop fronts, awnings and verandahs surviving. The public buildings

are set back from the street alignment with green spaces in front. Mature avenues of trees

adds to the aesthetic appeal and character of the town.

The statement of significance for the Bellingen Conservation Area is as follows:

Historic interest as a representative example of a country town established in a dairying

district. The town still evokes a way of life which characterised the first decades of this

century. Special architectural interest for the extant collection of buildings by George Edward

Moore, a prominent designer/builder in the district. General architectural interest for its

intact characteristic examples of commercial, public and private buildings. Aesthetic interest

as a relatively intact collection of buildings set in an attractive landscape. The settlement

contributes to an understanding of the character of an early twentieth century country town.

State Heritage Inventory (SHI) information is available for individual properties listed as items

of Environmental Heritage in the Bellingen LEP 2010 shaded brown and marked on Map 1.

This detail is not replicated in this report or included in the inventory sheets but can be

accessed from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage using the following link:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/heritagesearch.aspx

1.4 Previous Studies

Historical information and early photographs of selected buildings are included in the

Bellingen Main Street Study 1986 by Tim Shellshear, Heritage Architect. Historic

photographs are useful in providing information of original details to guide restoration and

reconstruction proposals.

An inventory of the Bellingen Conservation Area was last undertaken in June 2001 by Gary

Stanley, a former Heritage Advisor to Council.

1.5 Limitations

The scope of this report is limited to a broad visual inspection from the public footpath and

does not extend to structural advice or building issues which require detailed inspection.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/heritagesearch.aspx


1.6 Authorship

This report has been prepared by Deborah Wray B.A Hons, M.P.I.A. M.ICOMOS of Clarence

Heritage, consultant Heritage Advisor to Bellingen Shire Council.

1.7 Photographs

Deborah Wray, Clarence Heritage.


2.0 GENERAL OVERVIEW

2.1 Main Street Precinct Values

The properties in the commercial precinct of Bellingen Heritage Conservation Area

demonstrate a range of heritage values, including landmark historic heritage items of high

integrity, other contributory historic non-listed items, and later infill buildings. As a

collective, Bellingen’s main street precinct is a unique place which is held in high esteem by

local residents and visitors alike for its historical, social, and aesthetic significance, character

and ambience.

The ongoing care and conservation of original fabric, the use of appropriate materials for

repair and maintenance, the use of sympathetic use of colour schemes and advertising is

critical to the conservation of the significance and heritage values of this precinct.

2.2 General Principles for Conservation Works

Best Practice for Heritage Conservation is set out in ‘The Burra Charter’ - Australia ICOMOS

Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance 2013 which is a nationally

recognised and adopted set of articles by heritage practitioners.

Understanding the significance of a place is critical prior to considering alterations and

works. Further research is encouraged when preparing proposals. The Bellingen Valley

Historical Society, the digital archives of the State Library and other sources are

recommended as research sources.

As fundamental principle, keeping a building dry is the key to its long term preservation.

Early attention to any water ingress and to stormwater management is critical. Unchecked

water damage can cause accelerating deterioration and increased costs for repair. Bellingen

is known for its sub tropical climate with episodes of extremely heavy rainfall.

Getting the details right is important to heritage conservation works. The use of appropriate

materials including traditional guttering profiles, roofing materials and matching original

details will ensure that the integrity of a building is maintained or improved. New works and

additions need to be distinguished from original but must not adversely impact on the

significance and setting of the item.

The use of authentic and sympathetic colour schemes and finishes are important to the

historical significance of a building, and to infill development, and assist in maintaining an

appropriate context and settings for historical buildings within the heritage precinct.

Sympathetic advertising has a substantial impact on the aesthetic values and setting of

individual buildings and on the Heritage Conservation Area as a whole. This is currently well

managed at present with most business signage being of a sympathetic and understated

character. This is reinforced by the strong presence of individually owned businesses as

opposed to chain stores with strong corporate and often unsympathetic signage and colour

palettes.


2.3 Consent Requirements and Heritage Exemptions

Maintenance and works of a minor nature will generally be handled under the heritage

exemptions provisions set out in clause 5.10(3) of Bellingen LEP 2010, at no fee, and without

the need for formal development application.

Owners are required to put the proposal in writing and receive Council approval in writing

prior to commencement. For further details on this process, contact Council’s Land Use

Services section.

Extract; Bellingen Local Environmental Plan 2010 5.10 (3) When consent not required However, development consent under this clause is not required if: (a) the applicant has notified the consent authority of the proposed development and the consent authority has advised the applicant in writing before any work is carried out that it is satisfied that the proposed development: (i) is of a minor nature or is for the maintenance of the heritage item, Aboriginal object, Aboriginal place of heritage significance or archaeological site or a building, work, relic, tree or place within the heritage conservation area, and

(ii) would not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item, Aboriginal object, Aboriginal place, archaeological site or heritage conservation area, or

(b) the development is in a cemetery or burial ground and the proposed development: (i) is the creation of a new grave or monument, or excavation or disturbance of land for the purpose of conserving or repairing monuments or grave markers, and

(ii) would not cause disturbance to human remains, relics, Aboriginal objects in the form of grave goods, or to an Aboriginal place of heritage significance, or

(c) the development is limited to the removal of a tree or other vegetation that the Council is satisfied is a risk to human life or property, or

(d) the development is exempt development.


3.0 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

The following potential works were identified by this survey. Reference should be made to

the inventory sheets plus other background and supplementary reports where available, for

further information.

CHURCH STREET

Property Potential Works Page

1 Church Street

Health Food Shop

Retain appropriate colour scheme for era in future repainting schemes.

2 Church Street

CWA

Recommend replacement of weldmesh fence with a simple picket

fence or 1950s style mid-century low brick wall and hedging.

5 Church Street

Cafe

Clean and maintain brickwork. Top of parapet shows mould. Awning

showing signs of rust to roofing, repair or replace with galvanised

steel/zincalume to match original.

6 Church Street

Bellingen Ambulance

Station

Maintain brickwork, clean mould, remove graffiti from side elevation.

7 Church Street

Cafe

Consider rendering of laneway blockwork elevation.

7g Church Street

Bakery/ cafe

Maintain

8 Church Street Café

Former Uniting

Church

Carefully conserve original fabric, war memorial plaque and front fence.

Church Street

Westpac Bank

Former (Residence

rear of 58-60 Hyde

Street, Bellingen

Greengrocer

Carefully conserve original fabric.

9 Church Street

Medical Centre

Maintain

10 Church Street

Dwelling

Maintain

12 Church Street

Dwelling

Carefully conserve original fabric

14 Church Street

Flats

A sympathetic but ‘non-historic’ style fence with landscaping would

enhance the streetscape setting of these buildings.


HYDE STREET

Property Potential Works Page

1-3, 5-7, 9, 11, 13, 15,

17 Hyde Street

Recommended ongoing maintenance, repainting in heritage colours

schemes, the removal of any enclosed verandahs and unsympathetic

elements, and encourage the reinstatement of any missing details.

2 Hyde Street

Yellow Shed

As per previous heritage advice, any future roof replacement should be

in uncoloured custom orb galvanised steel Z600 in keeping with the

historic and aesthetic significance of the heritage item. Utilise yellow

colours from the traditional heritage palette.

4, 6, 8, 10-12,14 Hyde

Street

Maintain all original details and fabric and encourage removal of

unsympathetic alterations and reinstate to original details.

16-20 Hyde Street

Bellingen Auto

Electrical and Tursa

Maintain all original details. Repainting and possible review of heritage

colour schemes. Highlight batten details on gable ends.

19 Hyde Street

Ray White

Real Estate

A heritage colour scheme authentic to the period or based on original

paint scrapes would enhance this building and its relationship to the

historic precinct.

21 Hyde Street

Dwelling

Maintain and Conserve.

22 Hyde Street

Fire Station


23 Hyde Street

Brushtwine

Homewares (Former

McNally House)


25 Hyde Street

Soul Kindle

Retain all original fabric. Consider removal of paint from frames and

polish and lacquer metal to original finish.

24-26 Hyde Street

Service Station

Maintain a muted sympathetic colour scheme which is sympathetic to

the Conservation Area precinct.

28 Hyde Street

Uniting Church and

Manse

Maintain and Conserve

A Victorian style timber picket fence is recommended to be reinstated

to the frontage of the Manse.

29-31 Hyde Street

Council offices and

Library. Community

offices Tourist

Information Centre.

Conserve former school building to original details and materials as

appropriate. Alternative heritage colour schemes can be considered

which are sympathetic to the heritage precinct and harmonise with

parkland setting.

30 Hyde Street

Diggers Tavern

Maintain a sympathetic colour palette and modest signage in relation

to adjoining heritage items and the Conservation Area context.

32 Hyde Street

Memorial Hall

External repainting, awning repair and restoration, stormwater dispersal

and drainage, repairs to water damage to interior, and potential works

to enhance accessibility.

34 Hyde Street

Affirmations/Printers

Carefully conserve to original details.

Maintain a complementary colour scheme.

36 Hyde Street

Courier Sun

Carefully conserve to original detail.

38 Hyde Street

Saddlery/Pet

Supplies

Parapet enhancement/replacement of non-original metal panel

parapet.

40 Hyde Street Complementary colour scheme to unite the shopfront with the parapet.


Weave Craft Art Shop Consider removal of paint from tiling and restore to original surface.

41 Hyde Street

Bellingen Post Office

Conserve original roof if possible. Any replacement should be ‘like for

like’ in galvanised steel, preferably in short sheets.

42-44 Hyde Street

Opal and Dress

Shops

One section of pressed metal awning lining is missing and has been

replaced with plain sheet. Procure matching pattern to reinstate detail.

Recommend removal of satellite dish from front of façade. Façade

would benefit from repainting.

45-59 Hyde Street

Police Station-Court

House complex


Former Police stables building in car park at the rear of Police Station

requires new guttering and drainage, brick conservation works and

general conservation works. Project approved for commencement.

46-48

Hyde Street

Vivid

Well maintained. Carefully conserve to original detail.

50-52 Hyde Street

Anglican Shop, Music

Shop and Gallery

Repainting in an authentic heritage colour scheme. Surface of metal

roof on awning is rusty and needs attention.

Carefully conserve or reinstate facade to original detail.

54-56 Hyde Street

Hardware and

Kitchen Shop

Repainting, restoration and reconstruction of awning and parapet

enhancement

58-60 Hyde Street

Bellingen

Greengrocer

Carefully conserve to original details

62-64 Hyde Street

Chic on Hyde, Life

House (Halpins

Stores)

Repainting of the Life House shop front would enhance this façade.

65 Hyde Street

Café/Cardows

Carefully conserve original details

Repainting required to café section of building. Encourage any future

repainting to unify the whole building in an authentic colour scheme.

66 Hyde Street

Chilli Affair

Under awning shows water penetration issues. Repair and maintain.

67 Hyde Street

Menzboys Clothing

Repair of awning, reinstatement of missing fascia, repainting and

signwriting.

68 Hyde Street

Silk and

Cotton/Organic Baby

Maintain

69-71 Hyde Street

IGA

Carefully conserve original details

70 Hyde Street,

Bellingen Pharmacy

Maintain

72 -76 Hyde Street

Butchery/Skin

Wizardry/Barber

The addition of sun hoods and a sympathetic advertising panel would

help to break up the large brick wall area above the awning.

Consideration could be given to adding some banding of brickwork,

render and painting in a complementary colour.

73-75 Hyde Street

Hammond and

Wheatley

(State Listed Heritage

Item)

Carefully conserve all original details. Recently re-roofed. Repainting of

interior timber lining and pressed metal ceilings is in progress. The

exterior will also require repainting to maintain fabric.

77-81 Hyde Street Well maintained. Consider reinstatement of the original high parapet


Federal Hotel above first floor and vertical spindles valance detailing to first floor as

evidenced in early photographs.

78-80 Hyde Street

Jeweller/Thorns

Gourmet Meats

Consider rendering of non-historic brickwork parapets and columns to

ground floor, and painting in a complementary colour scheme.

82 Hyde Street

Kirkland Real Estate

Consider rendering of non-historic multi coloured brickwork parapet

and columns to ground floor, and painting in complementary colour

scheme.

83 Hyde Street

Bellingen

Newsagency

Potential for repainting and general maintenance

Existing painted signage to inside of shopfronts could be renewed.

84-90 Hyde Street

Service Station

former

Re-development of this site is at a preliminary planning stage. It

requires detailed consideration of the relationship of development on

this site with the heritage values and significance of the surrounding

precinct and heritage items.

85 Hyde Street

Bakery/Bronwyns

Shop and Dance

Centre

Consider reducing depth of signage fascia

Provide unified colour scheme to fascia and symmetrical set out of

signage. Consider adding additional element to parapet to create more

interest.

87-89 Hyde Street

Hair Odyssey

Conserve to original details.


90-94 Hyde Street

Commonwealth Bank

Careful maintenance and conservation to original details. Cleaning of

brickwork to remove mould from top of parapet.

91-93 Hyde Street

Scotts Smash Repairs

and Fairie shop

Maintain

95-99 Hyde Street

Bottle Shop

Encourage reduction of advertising signage on windows to have less

visual impact on the historic precinct. Consider replacement of roller

doors with internal retractable security screens to create a more active

shopfront.

96-98 Hyde Street

National Australia

Bank

Careful maintenance and conservation to original details.

Former brick stables building to the rear has missing guttering and

poor drainage. Urgent guttering/stormwater works required followed

by other conservation works. Potential for adaptive re-use.

101 Hyde Street

Bellingen Gelato

Former bakery buildings at rear require urgent re-roofing, guttering

and drainage works, followed by other conservation works. Potential

for adaptive re-use.

103 Hyde Street

Alternative

Bookshop/

Restaurant.

Paint/clean parapet rendered surfaces to address mould

107-115 Hyde Street

Belmech Auto

Guttering, Repainting, Conservation of timber joinery and original

elements.


INDEX OF PROPERTY INVENTORY SHEETS

CHURCH STREET (EASTERN SIDE)

Property Page

2 Church Street CWA

6 Church Street Bellingen Ambulance Station

Church Street Westpac Bank Former ( Residence rear of 58-60 Hyde Street,

Bellingen Greengrocer

8 Church Street Café-Former Church

10 Church Street Dwelling

12 Church Street Dwelling

14 Church Street Flats

CHURCH STREET (WESTERN SIDE)

Property Page

1 Church Street Health Food Shop

5 Church Street Cafe

7 Church Street

7g Church Street

9 Church Street Medical Centre

HYDE STREET (SOUTHERN SIDE)

Property Page

2 Hyde Street, Bellingen, Yellow Shed

6-14 Hyde Street: Group of Dwellings

16-20 Hyde Street, Bellingen Auto Electrical/Tursa

22 Hyde Street, Bellingen Fire Station

24-26 Hyde Street, Bellingen Fuel Stop

28 Hyde Street Bellingen Uniting Church (St Andrews) and former Manse

30 Hyde Street Diggers Tavern

32 Hyde Street Bellingen Memorial Hall

34 Hyde Street Affirmations Printers

36 Hyde Street Bellingen Courier Mail

38 Hyde Street Saddlery Pet Shop

40 Hyde Street ‘Weave’- Craft/Art supplies

42-44 Hyde Street Opal’ and Dress Shop -

46-48 Hyde Street Vivid

50-52 Hyde Street, Anglican Op Shop and

54-56 Hyde Street, Hardware and Kitchen Shop

58-60 Hyde Street, Bellingen Greengrocer

62-64 Hyde Street, Chic on Hyde-Halpins Stores

66 Hyde Street, Chilli Affair

68 Hyde Street, Silk and Cotton , Organic Baby


70 Hyde Street, Bellingen Pharmacy

72 -76 Hyde Street, Bellingen Butchery/Skin Wizardry/ Barber

78-80 Hyde Street, Jewellers /Thorns Gourmet Meats

82 Hyde Street, Kirkland Real Estate

84 Hyde Street, Former Service Station Site

90-94 Hyde Street, Commonwealth Bank (former State Bank)

96-98 Hyde Street, National Australia Bank

HYDE STREET (NORTHERN SIDE)

Property Page

1-3, 5-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 Hyde Street

19 Hyde Street, Ray White Real Estate

21 Hyde Street, Dwelling

23 Hyde Street, Brushtwine Homewares (Former McNally House)

25 Hyde Street, Soul Kindle, Bellingen Book Nook

29-31 Hyde Street Bellingen Council Offices, Library, Tourist Information and

other offices

41 Hyde Street, Bellingen Post Office

45-59 Hyde Street Bellingen Police Station, Courthouse Precinct

65 Hyde Street, Cardows Real Estate

67 Hyde Street , MenzBoys Clothing

69-71 Hyde Street, IGA Supermarket

73-75 Hyde Street, Hammond and Wheatley Emporium

77 -81 Hyde Street, Federal Hotel

83 Hyde Street, Bellingen Newsagency

85 Hyde Street, Bakery, Bronwyns Shop and Dance Centre

87-89 Hyde Street, Hair Odyssey/Video/Sweet Shop

91-93 Hyde Street, Scotts Smash Repairs/Butcher/Fairie Shop

95-99 Hyde Street Laundrette, Bottle Shop

101 Hyde Street Bellingen Gelato Bar (former Bakery)

103 Hyde Street, Restaurant /Alternatives Bookshop complex

107-115 Hyde Street, Belmech Auto


HYDE STREET (SOUTHERN SIDE)


Address/Name 2 Hyde Street Doepel's Hall (Former)

Heritage Item Yes (Item I29) SHI number: 1110129

Contributory Item Yes

Architectural Style Federation Constructed 1912 East Bellingen. Moved to site in

1927.

Building Elements Description Recommendations

Roof Currently painted yellow Any future replacement should ideally be in

uncoloured custom orb galvanised steel Z600. This

would be in keeping with the historic significance of

the building.

Gutter Quad or ogee profile. Maintain quad profile.

Walls Painted timber

weatherboard. (A former

vivid yellow has been

softened to a softer yellow

without losing identity of

business.)

Utilise yellow colours from traditional heritage

palette.

Windows Timber double hung sash to

side elevations. Multi paned

to front of shop, may be

modified openings.

Carefully conserve all original detail.

Doors VJ timber. Carefully conserve all original detail.

Awning Sympathetic skillion

verandah – (non-original)

with fairly deep fascia.

-

Interior Timber lining to part. Maintain original timber lining where in place.

Other Comments

A landmark heritage item which marks the entry to the commercial area of Bellingen.


Address/Name 4, 6, 8, 10-12,14 Hyde Street Group of Dwellings

Heritage Item No

Contributory Items Yes

Architectural Style Californian Bungalow-

Interwar

4

6 (hidden behind vegetation)

8

10-12


14


Roof Galvanised, painted and

C/bond roofs.

Any future replacements should ideally be

uncoloured in custom orb Galvanised Steel Z600 or

Zincalume (2nd

Preference).

Gutter Low front quad profile. Attend to all drainage and stormwater disposal.

Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile

guttering and metal downpipes.


weatherboards.

Maintain colours from heritage palette in keeping

with the era.

Windows Contains much original fabric Carefully conserve all original detail.

Doors Contains much original fabric Carefully conserve all original detail.

Awning Verandahs form an important

element of these dwellings.

Carefully conserve all original detail

Interiors Not inspected -

Other Comments

This is a group of mainly interwar dwellings lining the town entry to the commercial district which contribute

strongly to the historical significance of the precinct. Adaptive re-use for professional and business uses

assists these buildings to be appropriately conserved. Recommended ongoing maintenance, repainting in

heritage colours schemes, the removal of any enclosed verandahs and unsympathetic elements, and

encourage the reinstatement of any missing details.


Address/Name 16-20 Hyde Street Bellingen Auto Electrical and Tursa

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Interwar 1930s


Roof Modest scale and gabled

roof of auto electrical

building (formerly galvanised

iron in previous inventory)

harmonises with nearby

dwellings.

Tursa two storey building has

a c/b gabled roof behind

parapet.

Any future replacement should ideally be custom orb

galvanised steel Z600.

Gutter Low front quad profile.


weatherboards.

Maintain and use colours from heritage palette in

keeping with the era.

Windows Original double hung timber

window in Auto Electrical

building.

Original timber framed

windows and shopfronts with

multi paned transom

Carefully conserve all original details.


windows. Interesting

graduated size of double

hung windows to eastern

elevation, arched tops to

lower windows and window

hoods over top four

windows. Enclosed verandah

to front at first floor.

Doors Original folding timber doors

with glazed panels Auto

Electrical building. Original

timber entry doors to

shopfront.

Carefully conserve all original doors

Awning Modern cantilevered awning

to auto electrical.

-

Interior Not inspected -

Other Comments

The buildings occupy the historically significant site of the McNally Coach station of 1890s. Buildings are set

back from streetscape with concrete forecourt. The Auto electrical building is a simple vernacular style

building which still contains much original detail. The two storey building is an imposing building with a

good deal of original joinery, and the fenestration, shopfront and verandahs contribute strongly to the

streetscape. Potential for repainting and renewed colour schemes. Highlight batten details on gable ends.


Address/Name 22 Hyde Street Bellingen Fire Station



Architectural Style Interwar 1929


Roof Grey C/bond roof. Any future replacement should be custom orb

galvanised steel Z600.

Gutter Not visible

Walls Armidale blue brick with

cream mortar.

Maintain and clean.

Windows Original pair of timber

framed multi paned windows

with central mullion.


Doors Folding timber doors with

glazed panels

Carefully conserve all original doors

Awning - -


Other Comments

Notable interwar brick civic building which contributes to the historic significance of precinct. Well

maintained.


Address/Name 24-26 Hyde Street Bellingen Fuel Stop

Heritage Item No

Contributory Item No

Architectural Style Post war -


Roof Skillion roof not visible to

streetscape. Small skillion

verandah to side street.

Use traditional uncoloured cg metal where visible.

Gutter Not visible -

Walls FC Sheet. The existing colour scheme avoids vivid primary

colours associated with corporate branding. Maintain

a muted sympathetic colour scheme which is

sympathetic to the Conservation Area precinct.

Windows Aluminium -

Doors Aluminium -

Awning Skillion to side, uncoloured

roof.

-


Other Comments

Well maintained service station site on a corner site of town entry. Not overly dominant in streetscape due

to set back, softer colours and reasonable signage and dominance of large heritage listed tree on the corner

which is individually listed.


Address/Name 28 Hyde Street Bellingen Uniting Church (St Andrews) and former

Manse

Heritage Item Yes- Manse (Item I34) SHI number: 1110172


Architectural Style Post war

Romanesque/Victorian

Church 1956

Manse 1885



Roof Terracotta tiled roof to

church.

Galvanised roof- Manse

Maintain to original details.

Gutter Low front quad/ogee.

Metal downpipes.

Maintain to original detail

Walls Red Brick- Church

Weatherboard-Manse

Maintain to original detail.

Windows Timber Carefully conserve all original fabric

Doors Timber Carefully conserve all original fabric

Awning Skillion verandahs encircle

manse

-


Other Comments

A well maintained landmark church and Victorian Manse close to the hub of the town centre. The 1950s

brick and gal rail fence complementary to the era of Church construction should be carefully conserved to

the frontage of the Church, although a timber fence is recommended to be reinstated to the frontage of the

Manse.


Address/Name 30 Hyde Street Diggers Tavern (former RSL)

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Post war 1955 and since altered


Roof Metal skillion roof -


Walls Painted brick Maintain a sympathetic colour palette in relation to

adjoining heritage items and the Conservation Area

context.

Windows Timber framed -

Doors Timber -

Awning Skillion verandahs over beer

garden in front setback area.

-


Other Comments

This building sits between two heritage listed items. It is setback from the street frontage and the colour

scheme does not visually dominate streetscape. Advertising is reasonably restrained and should remain so in

order not to detract from setting of heritage items.


Address/Name 32 Hyde Street Bellingen Memorial Hall

Former Soldiers Memorial Hall and Literary Institute



Architectural Style Inter War Constructed 1929.


Roof Uncoloured galvanised or

zinc gabled roof behind

parapet.

Any future replacement should ideally be in custom

orb galvanised steel Z600. Note there has been

previous damage from falling damp to interior plaster

ceilings.

Gutter Quad or ogee profile.

Evidence of rising damp from

some poor drainage and

damage to interior walls.

Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile.

Retain the traditional rainwater heads and use metal

downpipes. Ensure stormwater and air conditioning

outlet is disposed away from base of building.

Walls Rendered masonry to front

section with Ashlar markings.

Painted FC sheet to rear.

The building is in need of exterior painting. There is

evidence of an earlier stone lime based finish which

should be reinstated to match original. Paint scrapes

should be taken to establish the original colour

scheme. A 1930s photograph shows the building with

a dark joinery and medium toned walls.

Windows Multi paned, timber framed Carefully conserve and repair as required to original


sash windows. Lead light

‘Soldier’ window in upper

centre is currently being

restored.

detail. Grant assistance has been secured to assist

with conservation and restoration of the lead light

window.

Doors Interwar art deco styled

doors with diagonal chrome

push bars. Timber joinery.

Transom windows.

Carefully conserve and repair as required to original

detail.

Awning Pressed metal lining to

projecting awning

Carefully conserve and repair as required to original

detail. Reinstate part of missing pressed metal lining

to original pattern.

Interior Original plaster ceilings and

cornice to upper floors,

granite terrazzo steps,

Water leaks have caused damage to the interior. The

interior contains many original elements worthy of

careful conservation.

Other Comments

A separate heritage report has been prepared in relation to this building; ref Heritage Advisor Report 10 Dec

2013. Discussions have also taken place regarding potential alterations to provide equitable access and

toilet facilities with some alteration in the lobby area and grant funding is being explored to assist with this

project.


Address/Name 34 Hyde Street Affirmations Printers

Former Commonwealth Bank.



Architectural Style Inter War Modern Constructed 1939.


Roof Not visible behind parapet. Replace as required to original details.

Gutter Not visible behind parapet. Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile

as required.

Walls Rendered masonry with

ashlar markings and

horizontal banding.


Maintain a complementary colour scheme.

Windows Notable curved multi paned,

timber framed windows to

corners with horizontal

proportions. .


Doors Original entry doors Carefully conserve to original detail.

Awning Non original but sympathetic

entry awning to left hand

side

-


Other Comments

Well maintained and a notable historic landmark in the streetscape.


Address/Name 36-38 Hyde Street Bellingen Courier Sun/Printing

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Inter War 1938



Gutter Not visible behind parapet. Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile.

Walls Rendered masonry Carefully conserve to original details. Maintain a

complementary colour scheme.

Windows Multi paned, steel windows. Carefully conserve to original detail. This detail is rare

in the historic precinct.

Doors Timber Carefully conserve to original detail.

Awning Early cantilevered awning

with metal frame and metal

fixings.

Carefully conserve to original detail. Retention of the

size and proportion of the awning is important.


Other Comments

Well maintained. Part of a series of single storey commercial shops, the scale of which contrasts with the

landmark and two storey historic items. Signage is discreet and sympathetic. Any future signage proposals

should complement the scale and proportion of this building and could include hand painted lettering to

the fascia.


Address/Name 40 Hyde Street Saddlery/Pet Supplies

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Post War



Gutter Not visible behind parapet. Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile.

Walls Cream face brick with metal

‘kliplock’ sheeting above

awning.

Face brick contrasts with generally painted surfaces in

vicinity of site. Rendering and painting face brick

would enhance facade and help it to harmonise in

streetscape. Replacement of metal sheeting above

awning with a stepped or trimmed painted FC would

add some interest to the parapet.

Windows Timber framed with

traditional transom.

Retain

Doors Timber framed glazed entry

doors

Retain

Awning Cantilevered awning with

narrow fascia.

Retain


Other Comments

Enhancement of this façade and parapet is recommended: The removal of above awning illuminated

signage would improve the façade.


Address/Name 42 Hyde Street ‘Weave’- Craft/Art supplies





Roof Short sheet galvanised roof

painted red, behind parapet.

Replace if required to original details. Use Galvanised

Steel for any replacement

Gutter Traditional profile guttering.

Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile.

Walls Tiled shopfront which has

been painted over. Fibro

cement sheet to side

elevation. Above awning

comprises curved capped

parapet of FC sheeting with

expressed trim.


Utilise a complementary colour scheme to unite

shopfront with parapet.

Consider removal of paint from tiling and restore to

original surface.

Windows Original anodised brass

shopfront framed windows

with upper transoms in

coloured lights.


Doors Original recessed entry doors


Awning Early skillion awning with a

narrow fascia and pressed

metal lining.


Retention of the size and proportion of the awning is

important.

Interior Includes decorative plaster

ceiling.


Other Comments

Well maintained. Part of a series of single storey commercial shops, the scale of which contrasts with the

landmark two storey historic items. Carefully conserve and retain all original fabric. Current signage is

discreet. Any future signage should complement the scale and proportion of this building.


Address/Name 44 Hyde Street ‘Opal’ Jeweller and Dress Shop -

Heritage Item Yes




Roof Roof behind parapet not

visible.

Replace as required to original details.

Gutter Low front quad to awning. Replace as required to original details.

Walls Above awning comprises a

contributory curved capped

parapet of pressed metal

cladding in brick pattern with

circular motif to centre

The original parapet is the most significant element

of this façade. Carefully conserve to original details.

One section of above awning pressed metal

sheeting is missing and has been replaced with

plain sheet. Investigate matching pattern to

reinstate detail.

Façade would benefit from repainting.

Utilise an authentic heritage colour scheme.

Windows Non-original shopfront.

Retains a recessed entry and

stall riser form.

-

Doors Non-original -

Awning Early skillion awning with


metal lining.

Carefully conserve or reconstruct to original detail.

Retention of the size and proportion of the awning

is important.

Recommend removal of satellite dish from front of

façade.


Other Comments

Part of a series of single storey commercial shops, the scale of which contrasts with the landmark two storey

historic items. Carefully conserve and retain all original fabric. Current signage is discreet. Any future signage

should complement the scale and proportion of this building. Encourage repainting and restoration and

removal of satellite dish.


Address/Name 46-48 Hyde Street Vivid






inspected.


Gutter Not visible. Replace as required to original details.

Walls Retains an original recessed

entry and tiled stall riser

elements. The front facade

consists of a wall of pressed

metal cladding with a

recessed verandah.


The building has been recently repainted in a

complementary heritage colour scheme.

Original tiles to one shopfront side only. Tiles have

been painted over to unify with non-original side

and dark colour provides a strong ‘base’ to this two

storey building.

Windows Double hung timber sash

windows to upper floor and

timber framed French doors.

Original anodised bronze

shopfront to right hand side.

Timber non original joinery

to emulate pattern to left

hand side.

Carefully conserve fabric to original detail.

Remove air conditioner unit from front façade.

Doors Original and non-original

entry doors


Awning Suspended unlined skillion

awning with narrow fascia.

Carefully conserve or reconstruct as required to

original detail. Retention of the size and proportion

of the awning is important.

Interior Not inspected Includes decorative plaster ceilings.

Other Comments

A well maintained landmark commercial building of symmetrical design. Separate heritage advice has been

provided on this property. Current signage is discreet. Any future signage should complement the scale and

proportion of this building.


Address/Name 50-50A, 52-52A Hyde Street Anglican Op Shop, Music Shop and Gallery

Heritage Item No





inspected.




stepped parapet of fc sheet

with capping and a central

motif.


Many shades of paint on parapet. Would benefit

from repainting in an authentic heritage colour

scheme to unify the parapet. This would have a

positive impact on the streetscape.

Windows Highly intact original

shopfront of anodised brass

with recessed entries and

tiled stall riser elements.


Doors Original elements with an

alteration on right hand side

to create two shops. .




metal lining.

Retention of the size and proportion of the awning

is important.


Other Comments


historic items. Current under awning signage is discreet. Any future signage should complement the scale and

proportion of this building. Encourage repainting and restoration.


Address/Name 54, 56 Hyde Street Hardware and Kitchen Shop

Heritage Item No





inspected.




parapet of modern ribbed

metal cladding. Shopfront

includes may original

elements.

Construction of a new stepped parapet in FC sheet

would enhance this façade. A Development

Application would be required but the concept is

strongly supported.

Windows Original shopfronts with

recessed entries and tiled

stall riser elements.


Doors Original elements with an

alteration on right hand side

to create two shops. .




metal lining.

Awning is deteriorating and its replacement has

been discussed. Retention of the size and

proportion of the awning is important.


Other Comments


historic items. Discussions have taken place with the Heritage Advisor in relation to this property. Any future

signage should complement the scale and proportion of this building. Encourage repainting, alterations to

parapet and restoration and reconstruction of awning. Assistance is available from Heritage Advisory service

and it is eligible to apply for grant assistance.


Address/Name 60 Hyde Street Bellingen Greengrocer and Windsong Travel

Former Westpac Bank






inspected.



Walls Face brick with rendered

masonry base and moulded

cornices and flat parapet

capping.


Face brick should not be painted or coated.

Windows Original double hung sash

timber windows


Doors Original doors and joinery. . Carefully conserve to original details

Awning Arched hood to entry door. Carefully conserve to original details


Other Comments

A historic item which anchors the corner of Church and Hyde Streets. Well maintained. Discussions have taken

place with the Heritage Advisor in relation to this property and a small extension was approved to the travel

agency office in 2017, maintaining separation from the original eastern wall of the former bank.


Address/Name 62-64 Hyde Street Chic on Hyde and Life House

(Halpins Stores)

Heritage Item Yes (Item I44) SHI 1110178




Roof Traditional uncoloured metal

roof.

Appears to be quite recent. Maintain as required to

original details. .

Gutter Traditional profile gutters. Replace when required to original details.

Walls Pressed metal wall above

awning with decorative

parapet design. Original

signage and detailing intact.


Repainting of the Life House shop front premises

would enhance this façade

Windows Highly intact original

shopfront leadlight windows

and anodised brass windows.

No 62


Doors Original recessed doors 62.

Later timber doors to Life

House 64 on right hand side

do not complement the fine

detailing of the shopfront.

Carefully conserve all original details

Consideration of finer framed doors as

replacements at 64.

Awning Cantilevered style with

narrow fascia and no fascia

advertising.


Interior High degree of internal

original fabric, ornate plaster

ceilings, hardwood floors.


Other Comments

A historic item which anchors the corner of Church and Hyde Streets opposite the former Westpac Bank.

Mural on side wall facing Church Street. Well maintained although repainting of the premises occupied by Life

House would enhance the building and help conserve the pressed metal façade.


Address/Name 66 Hyde Street Chilli Affair

Heritage Item No





inspected.



Walls Post war brick infill building

on narrow frontage.

Modern brick is painted in complementary colour

and does not detract from Conservation Area or

compete with adjoining heritage item.

Windows - -

Doors Timber bi-fold doors. -

Awning Small cantilevered awning

with narrow fascia.

Under awning shows some water penetration

issues. Repair and reconstruct to original details


Other Comments

A small infill which is sympathetic and to the adjoining heritage item.

Generally appearance is good but awning shows water damage.


Address/Name 68 Hyde Street Silk and Cotton , Organic Baby

Heritage Item No





inspected.



Walls Rendered Brick and painted

in complementary colour.

Parapet contributes to the

main street character.

Maintain a complementary colour scheme in

historic precinct.

Windows Timber stained,

contemporary

Doors Timber stained,

contemporary

Awning Originally cantilevered with

addition of more recent

timber posts supports and

decorative frieze.

Interior .

Other Comments

A later infill which has been altered by addition of posts and frieze. Complementary to the scale and character

of the main street. Well presented.


Address/Name 70 Hyde Street Bellingen Pharmacy

Heritage Item No





inspected.



Walls Rendered brick painted in

complementary colour.

Parapet contributes to the

main street character.

Maintain a complementary colour scheme in

historic precinct.

Windows Aluminium framed in dark

tones.

-

Doors - -

Awning Timber posts supports and

decorative frieze.

Interior - -

Other Comments

A later infill drawing on historic styles. The discreet signage and the lack of bold advertising commonly

associated with corporate pharmacy branding, is very positive to this pharmacy and its historic main street

context. Well presented.


Address/Name 72 -76 Hyde Street Bellingen Butchery/Skin Wizardry/ Barber

Heritage Item No





inspected.


Gutter Not visible. Replace with quad profile as required.

Walls Face brick. Austere red brick

façade.

Addition of sun hoods and an advertising panel

would help to break up the large wall area above

the awning. Consideration could be given to

adding some banding of brickwork, render and

painting in a complementary colour however the

other works may be sufficient.

Windows Aluminium Two windows at first floor with high wall above.

Consideration could be given to alterations to

improve façade. Addition of sun hoods and

removal/relocation of air conditioning unit from

front façade.

Doors Aluminium -

Awning Skillion verandah with timber

posts. Signage on fascia is

complementary and within

fascia depth.

Replace gutter when required with low front quad

profile.

Interior - -

Other Comments

A later infill which fits generally with the scale of the main street. Aesthetically, some enhancements to the

façade could be considered.


Address/Name 78-80 Hyde Street Jewellers /Thorns Gourmet Meats

Heritage Item No





inspected.


Gutter Not visible. Replace when required with quad guttering

Walls Face brick.

Simple parapet harmonises

with the main street

character.

Consider rendering or painting of the flat brick

parapet and columns to ground floor of 78 Hyde

Street.

Windows Aluminium -

Doors Aluminium -

Awning Bullnose with post supports

and skillion with metal posts (

slender)

The metal bullnose awning is discoloured or faded

and new guttering in quad profile would be

desirable. Posts and framing could also be

repainted.

Interior - -

Other Comments

A later infill which is in keeping with the general scale and character of the main street. Consideration to some

façade improvements. The recent painting of the brick parapet of 80 Hyde Street with traditional painted

signage complements the main street precinct.


Address/Name 82 Hyde Street Kirkland Real Estate

Heritage Item No





inspected.

Replace as required.

Gutter Front gutter is square

perforated profile.

Replace when required with quad guttering

Walls Multi coloured face brick. Consider rendering of this non historic brickwork

parapets and columns to ground floor, and

painting. Use a complementary colour scheme

sympathetic with historic precinct.

Windows Aluminium -

Doors Aluminium -

Awning Two storey verandah with

heavy posts and cast

aluminium balustrade.

Maintain a complementary colour scheme within

historic precinct. Consider painting cast aluminium

in a dark tone.

Interior - -

Other Comments

Well maintained. Any new signage should be complementary in colour and form, to the main street precinct.


Address/Name 84 Hyde Street Former Service Station Site

Heritage Item No




Roof Metal -

Gutter Not visible. -

Walls Brick -

Windows Aluminium

Doors Aluminium

Awning Metal -

Interior - -

Other Comments

The site has ceased use as a service station. The existing building is not considered to be significant or

contributory. Demolition and redevelopment of this site is currently planned by the owner of this site and a

retail uses is in place pending consideration of a formal development application.

Any future re-development of this site will require detailed consideration of the relationship of development

on this site with the heritage values and significance of the surrounding precinct and heritage items.


Address/Name 92-94 Hyde Street Commonwealth Bank (former State Bank)



Architectural Style Post war 1939



inspected.


Gutter Not visible. Replace when required with quad guttering

Walls Cream face brick.

Polished granite base and

entry surround.

Brickwork should never be painted.

Brickwork should be cleaned by appropriate

conservation methods especially at top of parapet

to remove mould.

Windows Lead light above entry

Metal framed windows


Doors Metal -

Awning No awning -

Interior Pressed metal ceilings.

Stained timber joinery.

Painting was required to some interior elements as

noted at an earlier site inspection.

Other Comments

A grand landmark building reflecting confidence in development just before WW2. Careful maintenance and

conservation to original details.


Address/Name 96 Hyde Street National Australia Bank



Architectural Style Federation (Free Classical) 1911


Roof Uncoloured corrugated metal

Roof

Replace as required to original details. Galvanised

steel is recommended for any future replacement.

Gutter Quad Guttering, non-

perforated in dark contrast

colour.

Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Face brick. Light red brick.

Rendered masonry insert

above entry and portico.

Brickwork must remain unpainted.

Windows Double hung sash timber

windows

Carefully conserve and repair as required to

original details.

Doors Timber Carefully conserve and repair as required to

original details.

Awning Covered portico entry. Carefully conserve and repair as required to

original details.

Interior Early joinery and plaster Carefully conserve and repair as required to

original details.

Other Comments

A substantial landmark building which anchors the corner of Hyde and Oak Street, reflecting confidence in

development just before WW1. Careful maintenance and conservation to original details.

Former brick stables building to the rear has missing guttering and poor drainage. Separate recommendations

have been made in relation to this building in a Heritage Advisors report.


HYDE STREET (NORTHERN SIDE)


Address/Name 1-3, 5-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17

Hyde Street

Group of Dwellings

Heritage Item No

Contributory Items Yes

Architectural Style Federation and Californian

Bungalow

.

1-3

5-7

9


11

13

15


17


Roof Galvanised, painted and

C/bond roofs.

Any future replacements should ideally be

uncoloured in custom orb Galvanised Steel Z600.

Gutter Low front quad profile. Attend to all drainage and stormwater disposal.

Use traditional non perforated, low front quad profile

guttering and metal downpipes.


weatherboards. FC sheet,

and later cladding.

Maintain original fabric particular to each building.

Use colours from heritage palette in keeping with the

era.

Windows Contains much original fabric

Some replacement

aluminium.


Doors Contains much original fabric Carefully conserve all original detail.

Awning Some enclosed verandahs

form an important element

of these dwellings.

Carefully conserve all original detail or remove

enclosed verandahs and reinstate to original details

where altered.

Interiors Not inspected -

Other Comments

This is a group of interwar and possibly earlier dwellings, lining the town entry to the commercial district

which contribute strongly to the historical significance of the precinct. The small scale and historic form of

the buildings are important elements of the town historic development. The group value of the small scale

buildings and vernacular style is significant to the streetscape. Some of the buildings are adaptively re-use

for professional and business uses which assists these buildings to be appropriately conserved. Landscaping

and original front fences where still in place, contribute to the setting of these buildings. Recommended

ongoing maintenance, repainting in heritage colours schemes, the removal of enclosed verandahs and

unsympathetic elements, and reinstatement of missing details.


Address/Name 19 Hyde Street Ray White Real Estate

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Inter war 1937


Roof Light corrugated metal (roof

replaced 2017, previously

painted red and yellow

stripes with some similar

signage). Ventilators on

roof were reused from former

butter factory.

Retain uncoloured/light grey traditional roofing.

Gutter Quad Guttering. Replace as required to match existing.

Walls FC sheet walls and parapet

above shopfront.

Recently painted white.

A heritage colour scheme authentic to the period

or based on original paint scrapes would enhance

this building and its relationship to the historic

precinct

Windows Aluminium -

Doors Aluminium -

Awning Post supported. Reduce depth of fascia in keeping with traditional

proportions e.g. 300mm depth. Definition of the

parapet capping would enhance this detail.

Existing large projecting above awning sign.

Interior - -

Other Comments

This is a prominent commercial building on the northern side of the town entry as it sits forward in contrast to

the cottages which are located to the east. Recent re-roofing has addressed water penetration issues and

removed bold colours and signage. New signage to the building could explore use of 1920s style lettering,

reduce the depth of fascia and utilise a heritage colour scheme. Previous heritage advice has been provided in

relation to this building.


Address/Name 21 Hyde Street Dwelling

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style 1920s


Roof Uncoloured corrugated metal Conserve or reinstate to original details.

Gutter Quad Guttering. Replace as required with low front quad.

Walls - Conserve to original details.

Windows Timber Retain all original fabric.

Doors Timber Conserve to original details.

Awning Skillion verandah. Retain the verandah to streetscape.

Interior - -

Other Comments

A simple vernacular gabled building set back from streetscape. Previously enclosed verandahs have been

opened up and a hedge and lych gate have been installed to front boundary since 2001 study. Makes a

positive contribution to the streetscape.


Address/Name 23 Hyde Street Brush & Twine Homewares (Former McNally

House)



Architectural Style Victorian c 1885


Roof Corrugated galvanised iron

roof in short sheets.

Roofing appears relatively recent.


Any future replacement should be Galvanised Steel,

ideally retaining short sheets with slot headed nails

fixings as this is one of few Victorian early domestic

buildings in this precinct.

Gutter Low front ogee galvanised Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Rustic weatherboard with

limited stain finish.


Windows Timber sash windows, fine

glazing bars. Windows

painted white.

Conserve all original fabric

Doors Timber Conserve to original details

Awning Skillion verandah CG iron.

Timber posts.

Retain open verandah to streetscape.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

A significant Victorian house which retains a rustic aesthetic character. A notable historic early building within

commercial precinct.


Address/Name 25 Hyde Street Soul Kindle, Bellingen Book Nook

Heritage Item No




Roof Colorbond roofing metal Should re-roofing be proposed, replacement

should be in traditional galvanised steel or

zincalume

Gutter Quad Guttering. Replace as required to match existing.

Walls FC Sheet Conserve to original details.

Colour scheme is sympathetic to heritage precinct.

Windows Original metal interwar shop

windows and transoms

Retain all original fabric. Consider removal of paint

from frames and polish and lacquer metal to

original finish.


Awning Skillion verandah.

Reconstruction

Retain verandah to streetscape.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

Interesting parapet and shopfront which provides interest to the street. Prominent corner historic property.


Address/Name 29-31 Hyde Street Bellingen Council Offices, Library, Tourist

Information and other offices.

Heritage Item No

Contributory Item Neutral

Architectural Style Former School residence

adapted and 20th century

infill

1990s


Roof Colorbond roofing metal

olive green

Maintain as background element or use traditional

uncoloured roofing.

Gutter Square perforated guttering. Replace with quad if desired.

Walls Brick Chambers

Weatherboard to former

school building and

extensions.

Conserve former school building to original details

materials as appropriate. Previously adapted and

altered.

Background colour scheme.

Alternative colour schemes can be considered

which are sympathetic to heritage precinct and

harmonise with parkland setting.

Windows Aluminium to new buildings.

Timber in parts of former

school building.

Retain all original fabric.


Awning Non original skillion

verandah to former school.

Retain verandah and repair.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

Site of former public school and residence. A heritage advisors report has been provided on this site in

relation to some proposals. This complex of later buildings is low set, and sited well back from the streetscape.

The plantings and space of the parkland dominates the streetscape as the primary open space within the town

centre.


Address/Name 41 Hyde Street Bellingen Post Office



Architectural Style Federation 1909


Roof Galvanised short sheet

roofing

Conserve original roof as far as possible. Any

replacement should be ‘like for like’ in galvanised

steel, preferably short sheets.

Gutter Low front, unperforated quad

Guttering.


Walls Weatherboard

Shingles to gable ends


Colour scheme is sympathetic to heritage precinct.

Windows Federation style multi paned

timber sash windows. High

quality joinery throughout.


Repair to original details as required.


Awning Original verandahs and

joinery.

Retain open.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This is a landmark historic ‘civic’ building which marks the corner of Hyde and Bridge Street. The Heritage

Advisor has provided advice in relation to this property and the repainting was assisted with a heritage grant

in 2013/4.


Address/Name 45-59 Hyde Street Bellingen Police Station, Courthouse Precinct





Roof Galvanised roofing,

ventilated gambrel ends.

Roughcast chimneys.

Any replacement should be ‘like for like’ in CG

galvanised steel.


galvanised.


Walls Concrete brick- George

Moore

Retain unpainted face brick.

Windows Federation style double hung

timber sash windows.





joinery.

Retain unaltered.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This is a landmark historic civic building which in the main street. State Government owned and maintained.


Address/Name 45-59 Hyde Street Bellingen Courthouse





Roof Galvanised roofing,

ventilated gambrel ends.

Roughcast chimneys.

Any replacement should be ‘like for like’ in CG

galvanised steel.


galvanised.


Walls Concrete brick- George

Moore

Retain unpainted face brick.

Windows Federation style double hung

timber sash windows and

arched openings to principal

entry.





joinery.

Retain unaltered.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This is a landmark historic civic building which in the main street. State Government owned and maintained.


Address/Name 61-63 Hyde Street Cardows Real Estate

Former Bank of Australasia

Heritage Item No




Roof Galvanised short sheet

roofing

Conserve original roof as far as possible. Any

replacement should be ‘like for like’ in galvanised

steel. Roughcast chimneys are important elements

to conserve.

Gutter Low front, unperforated quad Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Rendered rough cast

masonry to main building.

Smooth cement render to

later single storey shop

extension.

Maintain light /original colour of two storey

interwar building.


Café Premises on left hand side of ground floor in

Hyde Street need of re-painting.

Encourage future repainting to re-unite the

building in an authentic colour scheme.

Windows Timber sash windows to part

of original two storey

building.

Aluminium shopfronts.



Doors Timber to original building Conserve to original details

Awning Modern cantilevered. .

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This interwar building is a strong landmark to the corner of Hyde and Church Street. The Heritage Advisor has

provided advice in relation to this property in 2015.


Address/Name 65 Hyde Street MenzBoys Clothing

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Interwar 1920s


Roof Uncoloured, not highly

visible. Simple gabled roof.

Retain uncoloured roofing.

Reinstate a traditional barge roll to gable end.

Gutter Not visible Replace as required to match existing.

Walls FC sheet and some

corrugated metal to side

elevation.

Encourage future repainting of building in an

authentic colour scheme.

Windows Slender nickel chrome

shopfront circa 1920s.



Doors Timber Retain

Awning Non-original posts,

Awning fascia has been

removed.

In need of repair/ reconstruction. It is important to

maintain the original narrow fascia depth as deep

signage panels would detract from the proportions

of this small building and frontage.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This simple gabled roof building reflects the early village character of the historic precinct and should be

carefully maintained. Repairs to the fascia, a sympathetic colour scheme and new signwriting would enhance

this façade.


Address/Name 69-71 Hyde Street IGA Supermarket





Roof Not visible. Replace as required to match original details or

retain an uncoloured roof.

Gutter Not visible Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Eastern and northern walls

built in brick left over from

Court House and Police

Station.

Maintain sympathetic and authentic colour scheme.

Windows Slender nickel chrome

shopfront with transom

windows and moulded base

cornice.



Awning Awning compressed sheeting

with batten trims. Art deco

motifs. Cast iron verandah

columns.


Interior - -.

Other Comments

This building was a single storey addition to the Hammond and Wheatley Store, sharing a similar shopfront

detail and makes a major contribution to the streetscape. Well maintained.


Address/Name 73-75 Hyde Street Hammond and Wheatley Emporium

Heritage Item Yes (State and Local) Item I46 SHI number: 1110005


Architectural Style Classical Revival style 1909


Roof Not visible to streetscape. Replaced 2016 to arrest serious water penetration

issues.

Gutter Not visible to streetscape Replace as required in ogee or low front quad

profile.

Walls Cement block, painted finish. Maintain a sympathetic and authentic colour

scheme.

Windows Elegant brass shopfronts with

engraved sills.


Doors Timber framed glazed doors Conserve to original details.

Awning Timber and decorative cast

iron columns.

Awning reconstructed in 1988.

Interior Cedar Staircase and gallery.

Pressed metal hand painted

ceilings. Skylights.


Other Comments

The Hammond and Wheatley Store is the most significant building in the main street precinct and is listed on

the State Heritage Register. It has an imposing façade and dominates the main street in its scale. The interior is

also noteworthy and requires careful conservation of all original elements including an imposing cedar

staircase and hand painted pressed metal linings, and sky light windows.

Moisture and some previous water ingress issues caused some damage to timber linings. There is evidence of

mould to pressed metal ceilings which needs to be checked for rust, repaired as necessary and repainted to

conserve the original fabric. Repainting in progress March 2018.


Address/Name 77 Hyde Street Federal Hotel





Roof Uncoloured metal. Replace as required to match original details.

Consider use of galvanised steel in future re-

roofing.

Gutter Low front quad profile. Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Weatherboard painted. Repainted in 2016. Light body colour with dark

and light trims. Sympathetic to main street

context. A future colour scheme could explore

reinstatement of the original paint scheme based

on paint scrapes.

Windows Timber double hung sash. Conserve to original details.



decorative cast iron

balustrade.

Conserve to original details. Consider

reinstatement of vertical spindles valance detailing

to first floor as evidenced in early photographs.

Interior Modernised but retains some

fabric.

-.

Other Comments

This building is a major landmark in the main street which retains its historic use and should be carefully

conserved. Consider reinstatement of high parapet above first floor to historic details as evidence by old

photographs.


Address/Name 83 Hyde Street Bellingen Newsagency





Roof Not visible to street. Replace as required to match original details.


roofing.


Walls Brick side walls.

FC sheet to first floor.

Weatherboards to parapet.

Sympathetic to main street context.

Windows Original timber shopfront.

French doors and windows to

1st floor.


Existing painted signage to inside of shopfronts

could be renewed.




balustrade. (originally timber

spindles)

Conserve to original details and consider

reinstating timber balustrade to original details.

Paintwork shows signs of mould and would benefit

from cleaning and possibly repainting.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This building is a significant two storey historic landmark in the main street and should be carefully conserved.


Address/Name 85 Hyde Street Bakery, Bronwyns Shop and Dance Centre

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Post war 1963



Gutter Not visible. Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Cream face brick Maintain brickwork and clean as required.

Consider adding element to parapet to create more

interest.

Windows Original anodised shopfront

to left hand side Bakery.

New aluminium to right hand

side of heavier proportions.

Conserve original shopfront.

Relocate air conditioning units from exterior of

shop windows if possible.

Doors Metal framed Stepped brick entry to centre of shops



balustrade. (originally timber

spindles)

Consider reducing depth of fascia

Provide unified colour scheme to fascia and

symmetrical set out of signage.

Interior - -.

Other Comments

This building is a small infill and some aesthetic modifications would assist in its presentation and relationship

to adjacent heritage items.


Address/Name 87-89 Hyde Street Hair Odyssey/Video/Sweet Shop







roofing.


Walls Weatherboards to first floor,

and parapet. Vinyl cladding

hardiplank to lower side

walls.

Replace hardiplank on side elevation with timber.


Windows Metal window hoods over

original timber sash windows

to side elevation. .



Awning Timber framed two storey

verandah with vertical timber

balustrade.

Conserve to original details Reconstruction of lower

valance was added post 1986 to match original

details.

Interior Significant interior with

timber panelling, former use

as Billiard Hall.


Other Comments

This building is a significant two storey historic landmark in the main street, and should be carefully conserved.


Address/Name 91-93 Hyde Street Scotts Smash Repairs/Butcher/Fairie Shop

Heritage Item No





Gutter Not visible to street. Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Red face brick plain parapet. Retain and clean.

Windows Aluminium left hand side.

‘Fairie Shop’- painted timber

with louvres to transoms.

Maintain timber windows.

Doors Metal -

Awning Simple cantilevered metal

framed awning with

moulding to edge of fascia.

FC sheet underside in good

condition.

Conserve to original details retain scale and depth

of fascia. Recently repainted.

Interior - -

Other Comments

This building is post war simple infill has potential for sympathetic alterations. Relocate air conditioning unit

from front parapet.


Address/Name 95-99 Hyde Street Laundrette, Bottle Shop

Heritage Item No






roofing.


Walls Red face brick with

herringbone insert to parapet

Retain and clean.

Do not apply advertising above the awning.

Windows Aluminium shopfront and

roller doors to Bottle Shop.

Painted timber with louvres

to transoms similar to 91.

Reduce advertising signage on windows to have

less visual impact on the historic precinct.

Consider replacement of roller doors with

retractable security screens set inside the building

to retain an active shopfront.

Doors Timber sliding door -.

Awning Cantilevered original awning

with moulded fascia.

Conserve to original details and retain original

depth of fascia.

Interior - -

Other Comments

This post war infill building has potential for some alterations to improve the aesthetic impacts of advertising

and security.


Address/Name 103 Hyde Street Bellingen Gelato Bar (former Bakery)

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Interwar 1900-20s


Roof Galvanised steel in rusted

condition.

Repair or replace as required to match original

details


Walls Weatherboards to original

building with later brick

façade and side elevation

facing west.

Retain and clean as required.

Windows Timber Conserve to original details.

Existing painted signage to inside of shopfronts

could be renewed.


Awning Cantilevered metal awning

with narrow fascia.

Conserve to original details

Interior High waisted doors, timber

floors.


Other Comments

Interwar shopfront which retains a high degree of original fabric. Original brick bakery buildings at the rear.

Separate heritage advice has been provided in relation to this site with regard to potential new development

in conjunction with the conservation of these buildings. The condition of these buildings at the rear is critical

as serious deterioration has taken place. A heritage grant was issued for repairs in 2017-18.


Address/Name 109 Hyde Street Restaurant /Alternatives Bookshop complex

Heritage Item No






roofing.

Gutter Not visible. Replace as required to match existing.

Walls Rusticated render, appears

unpainted

Maintain neutral earth tones.

Windows Stained timber. Maintain

Doors Stained Timber sliding door Maintain

Awning Heavy post supported

verandah in rustic finish.

Building is set back from

street with a landscaped

courtyard area in front.

Maintain stained timber finish as complementary

contrast to painted timber of historic items.

Interior - -

Other Comments

Adaption of a former service station/garage by addition of verandah and conversion into several premises.

Background element in streetscape which does not dominate streetscape, due to rustic earthy tones and

setbacks with landscaping. Lies in close proximity to the war memorial, St Margaret’s Church and notable

landmark bank buildings. Paint/clean parapet rendered surfaces to address mould.


Address/Name 111 Hyde Street Little Red Kitchen Restaurant.

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Inter war



Gutter Not visible to street. Replace as required with low front quad.

Walls Painted brick above the

awning with a rendered or

textured finish under the

awning. The lower shopfront

section beneath protruding

beading line may have been

originally tiled with recessed

panels.

Explore removal of paint by non-sand blasting

techniques or maintain in a heritage colour

scheme. Early historical photographs if available,

may provide details to inform possible

reinstatement of original detail to the shopfront.

Windows Non original, stained timber

casement windows.

Whilst modified, the windows relate to original

openings with evidence of early sills and

architraves.

Doors Non original, stained timber

French doors.

Sympathetic but appear to have replaced original

doors.

Awning Cantilevered metal awning

with narrow fascia, and metal

struts to facade. Fibre cement

sheet lining to soffit.

Maintain to original details. Signwriting is

complementary.

Interior Not inspected

Other Comments

A contributory inter war building retaining its original form and awning which lies close to the town entry and

various landmarks. The existing colour scheme and signage is sympathetic. All original elements should be

carefully conserved. Further research of the original detailing is encouraged to establish original details.


Address/Name 113-115 Hyde Street Belmech Auto.

Heritage Item No





Gutter Rusted gutter to awning. Replace as required with low front quad...

Walls Wire cut red brick, some of

which is painted

Vinyl cladding sections to

main garage entry

Explore removal of paint by non-sand blasting

techniques or repaint white back to brick colour.

Windows Timber framed shop

windows,


-

Doors Bi fold original doors. Maintain to original details

Awning Simple metal awning. . Maintain to original details. Signwriting is

complementary.

Interior - -

Other Comments

In need of maintenance and repairs to guttering awning and various elements. Careful conservation of original

elements would improve the presentation of this complex which lies close to the town entry and various

landmarks.

CHURCH STREET (EASTERN SIDE)


Address/Name 2 Church Street CWA

Heritage Item No




Roof Red Colorbond. Ideally future replacement ideally in uncoloured

galvanised steel or zincalume.

Gutter Rusted gutter to awning. Replace as required with low front quad.

Walls FC Sheet Maintain light coloured walls

Windows Aluminium

Maintain to original details

-

Doors Timber Maintain

Awning Small awnings over entry and

double doors...

Maintain to original details. Original CWA lettering

is a nice original element under the awning.

Interior - -

Other Comments

The CWA is socially significant across the state particularly for its work in rural areas. Modest building set back

from street with landscaped garden which contributes to the leafy character of the Conservation Area.

Recommend replacement of weldmesh fence with a simple picket fence or 1950s style mid-century low brick

wall and hedging.


Address/Name 6 Church Street Bellingen Ambulance Station

Heritage Item Yes (Item I9) SHI 1110658




Roof Not visible. Skillion behind

parapet

Retain /replace as necessary. Use traditional

uncoloured metal roofing.

Gutter Not visible to street. Replace as required with low front quad.

Walls Red Brick 1950s Maintain unpainted brick and clean mould from

top of parapet.

Maintain red oxide colour banded painted details

Graffiti to sidewall on laneway. Careful removal of

graffiti without damage to brickwork.

Windows Timber Maintain to original details


Awning Small post supported awning

to entry with slender metal

posts.

Typical element of era.

Interior - -

Other Comments

The ambulance station is socially significant to the township. Red brick post war building. Maintain original

low brick wall to front boundary. Frangipani tree may be an early planting.


Address/Name Church Street Residence to rear of Bellingen Greengrocer (

former Westpac Bank)

Heritage Item Yes forms part of 60 Hyde

Street (Item I43)

SHI 1110177


Architectural Style Interwar


Roof Zincalume Maintain uncoloured traditional roofing

Gutter Low front quad. Replace as required with low front quad.

Walls Rendered masonry Earlier inventory stated brickwork, so appears to

have been rendered and painted. Maintain

appropriate colour scheme for item.

Windows Now French doors- non

original

Maintain

-

Doors Non-original sets of French

Doors

Maintain

Awning Traditional skillion verandah

with exposed rafter ends and

vj timber lining.

Maintain all original details


Other Comments

The former bank residence is a notable building of domestic scale within the streetscape and worthy of careful

conservation to original details. In 2001 there was a picket fence to the front of the property. Since adapted to

commercial use and extended to south. Well maintained.


Address/Name 8 Church Street Café- Former Church

Heritage Item No


Architectural Style Victorian


Roof Colorbond Maintain and consider replacement in traditional

uncoloured galvanised steel or zincalume roofing

in the future if required.

Gutter Low front quad. Replace as required with low front quad.

Walls Painted weatherboards Maintain with appropriate colour scheme to era.

Windows Multi paned timber casement

with coloured lights


Doors Timber including new French

Doors to some entries

Maintain original details and others in

complementary style.

Awning Free standing, open sided

skillion verandahs to each

side,

Maintain


Other Comments

This former church was originally located on the corner of Hyde and Church Streets prior to Westpac Bank

being constructed. It was relocated in 1908 and had had later additions to the rear. It retains an early inter-

war low wall to the streetscape and a WW2 War Memorial Plaque which should be carefully conserved.

Addition of free standing skillion verandahs approved with some alterations in 2016.


Address/Name 10 Church Street Dwelling

Heritage Item No.




Roof Concrete tile -

Gutter Perforated square box profile -

Walls Brick

Windows Aluminium

-

Doors Roller door facing street -.

Awning - -


Other Comments

1970s era dwelling, is reasonable in scale but aesthetically is not in character with the surrounding heritage

streetscape. Set back from street with weldmesh fence, which could be replaced. Landscaping contributes to

leafy character of streetscape.


Address/Name 12 Church Street Dwelling

Heritage Item No.


Architectural Style Victorian


Roof Uncoloured cg hipped roof

with projecting gable to

street.

Appears to be recently re-roofed.

Gutter Perforated low front quad Consider ogee profile for future replacement.

Walls Weatherboard painted in a

dark red oxide

Colour scheme successful use of reverse contrast

with dark body and light trims. May have been

based on earlier red oxide.

Windows Timber


Doors Timber Maintain to original details

.

Awning Bullnose Maintain to original form.

.


Other Comments

A Victorian dwelling which is highly contributory to historic significance of the township. The picket fence and

landscaping enhance the streetscape setting of this dwelling.


Address/Name 14 Church Street Flats

Heritage Item No.




Roof Concealed low pitch skillion -


Walls Hardiplank painted cream

Windows Aluminium

-

Doors Do not address streetscape -.

Awning Low flat porches to fronts of

units

-


Other Comments

1960-70s era low set complex of 4 units of single storey flats is aesthetically out of character with the

surrounding heritage streetscape. Residential set back from street, no fence, brick letterbox.

A non-historic style fence with landscaping would enhance the streetscape setting of these buildings.


CHURCH STREET (WESTERN SIDE)


Address/Name 1 Church Street Kombu Health food Shop

Heritage Item No.


Architectural Style Inter War


Roof Zincalume, little is visible to

streetscape. Gabled roof

behind parapet.

Retain uncoloured traditional roof.

Gutter Perforated square box profile Replace with low front quad.

Walls Weatherboard painted Retain appropriate colour scheme for era in future

repainting schemes.

Windows Timber, multi paned timber

sash windows to laneway

elevation.

Non-original mirrored timber

shopfront windows stained

timber windows



Awning Skillion verandah uncoloured

roof.

Maintain


Other Comments

Interwar modest commercial building which sits well in streetscape and is harmonious for timber and iron

materials and traditional awning. Important site close to public lookout over Bellinger River and parkland.


Address/Name 5 Church Street Cafe

Heritage Item No.




Roof Not visible Retain uncoloured traditional roof.

Gutter Low front quad Maintain to original details.

Walls Red brick two storey façade

with small return.

Mural to rear fc return on

laneway.

Clean and maintain.

Top of parapet shows mould.

Windows Timber sash windows to first

floor.

Modified joinery and doors

at ground floor.

Maintain original fabric.

Doors Timber Maintain.

Awning Skillion verandah uncoloured Showing signs of rust to roofing, repair or replace


roof. with galvanised steel to match original.


Other Comments

Post war two storey red brick, quite austere commercial building which forms part of streetscape built

character. Similar to the aesthetic finish of the Ambulance Station opposite.


Address/Name 7 Church Street Cafe

Heritage Item No.




Roof Low pitched gable facing

street .Roof visible to

laneway.

Maintain uncoloured traditional roof.

Gutter Square box profile side

elevations

-

Walls Concrete block, rendered and

painted to Church Street.

Maintain colours which are harmonious with the

Conservation Area.

Windows Aluminium. -

Doors Aluminium

Awning Flat concrete cantilevered

awning with picket type

balustrade around at first

floor.


Other Comments

Post war two storey infill. Consider rendering of laneway elevation.


Address/Name 7c Church Street Bakery /Cafe /Shop

Heritage Item No.




Roof Uncoloured. Retain uncoloured roof.

Clean

Gutter Square box profile Reinstate with low front quad when replaced.

Walls Brick brown tones Colours are harmonious with Conservation Area.

Windows Aluminium.

maintain

Doors Aluminium

maintain

Awning Roof projects over pavement

with gabled features

maintain


Other Comments

Post war infill of a traditional design with modern materials. The single storey roof allows views through to the

Hammond and Wheatley Emporium.


Address/Name 7g Church Street Black Bear Café/Residential above

Heritage Item No.


Architectural Style Inter War


Roof Uncoloured. Retain uncoloured galvanised roof.

Clean

Gutter Square box profile Reinstate with low front quad when replaced.

Walls Parapet metal cladding Consider replacing with FC sheet or alternative.

Windows Timber non original

maintain

Doors Timber

maintain

Awning Skillion awning with

uncoloured roof.

maintain


Other Comments

Post war infill which is not dominant in streetscape, enhanced by established landscaping.


Address/Name 9 Church Street Medical Centre

Heritage Item No.


Architectural Style Post War originally Spanish

Mission inspired

1974


Roof Colorbond. Light grey maintain

Gutter Half round maintain

Walls Rendered masonry Maintain.

Windows Aluminium.

maintain

Doors Aluminium

maintain

Awning none maintain


Other Comments

Post war infill formerly Spanish mission inspired low set dwelling which was converted to a medical centre and

had further addition and alterations in 2015, including corrugated roof. Sits over the laneway to the rear of

heritage item Halpins Stores, separated by laneway. Neutral item which has adaptively re-used existing

building.

(END OF REPORT)

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