Commercial Conservation Precinct
Learmonth Street and Warrenheip Street. BUNINYONG, BALLARAT CITY
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Statement of Significance
This precinct contains a number of individually important public buildings and contributory commercial and residential buildings. The first land to be sold in this precinct was the important corner allotments at the main intersection in Buninyong. Significantly this land was purchased at the first land sale for Buninyong inMay 1851, and the adjoining allotments were purchased in the following year. Several early photographs illustrate the character of the precinct with the wide gravel streets lined with shops.
Today the former uniformity of the precinct has been greatly altered, as many buildings have been removed. The intrusive character of the recent road treatment and car parking has detracted from the earlier expansive form. However the precinct does retain a collection buildings related to the social and economic life of Buninyong and are therefore of local significance.
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Commercial Conservation Precinct - Physical Description 1
MATERIALS:
Commercial buildings in Buninyong are constructed with brick and timber facades, which generally comply with 5.2.1 Facade Materials. The Uniform Building Regulations now require fire separation between adjoining structures and timber commercial buildings do not meet these requirements. However on some occasions this can be' overridden, and the use of either material is recommended. Roofs are recommended to be constructed in corrugated iron, and timber is recommended for Joinery.
Commercial Conservation Precinct - Physical Description 2
HEIGHT:
Early photographic evidence indicates that commercial buildings were predominantly single store. It is therefore recommended that new commercial building is constructed of one storey, and this policy will ensure that existing commercial vistas be maintained.
Commercial Conservation Precinct - Physical Description 3
SHOPFRONT FORM:
In the commercial centre of Buninyong new shopfronts should reinstate the form of suitable Victorian Styles. For alterations to existing shopfronts, a process of restoration is recommended, and where no evidence exists on the building
Commercial Conservation Precinct - Physical Description 4
BUILDING ELEMENTS:
Parapet
Parapets are required for commercial buildings and have provided a dominant feature on Buninyong buildings since the Victorian period. Parapets for new commercial buildings should follow appropriate Victorian forms
Verandah
Early photographs show most shops in Buninyong had post supported verandahs. Reinstatement of post supported verandahs is encouraged and early photographs should be referred to, where available.
Where documentary evidence is not available, the following guide may be used. New commercial buildings should incorporate a verandah, to provide a link between buildings,
Advertising signs
Advertising signs on Victorian building was generally well executed in a bold and imaginative manner and in harmony with the building. Several surviving photographs of the commercial area illustrate early advertising styles and indicate a great diversity of range and form. Most commercial buildings were designed to receive advertising signs in certain locations such as on verandahs and parapets.
Remnants or earlier painted advertising signs survive and these should be retained, for example Whykes and Eames Stores. Advertising signs should be appropriate for the era of building and located in a suitable position. Several types of signs are not appropriate for Buninyong, and these include neon signs, and unsuitable lettering styles. Colours of painted signs should conform with 5.2.7 Paint colours.
Additions
Generally additions to commercial buildings should be discouraged in favour ~f establishing future commercial buildings on the existing vacant land between buildings. Using the preceding policies for new commercial building this should strengthen and enhance the character of Buninyong's commercial area. Any new additions however should be single storey and erected behind the existing building form. For a general approach, refer 5.5 New Additions.
Heritage Study and Grading
Ballarat - Buninyong Conservation Study
Author: Colman Sutherland Conservation Consultants
Year: 1983
Grading:
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BUNINYONG TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0758
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FORMER LIBRARYVictorian Heritage Register H0488
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BUNINYONG BOTANIC GARDENSVictorian Heritage Register H1826
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