The conservation of the City of Belleville's heritage is an important part of our commitment to creating a sustainable community.
Applying for a heritage permit
Please review Heritage Permit Information below before starting renovations or alterations to a heritage property and complete a Heritage Permit Application and submit it to the CityView Application Portal.
Heritage Permit - General Information
| What is a Heritage Permit? |
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A Heritage Permit is required to make changes to properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Properties can either be designated individually or within a Heritage Conservation District. There is no fee for a Heritage Permit. |
| When do I need a Heritage Permit? |
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The permit is needed when alterations are being made to a designated property. It ensures alterations compliment the heritage attributes of the house and the neighbourhood. Heritage attributes include materials, details, spatial configurations, historical associations and character defining elements that collectively contribute to the heritage value of the designated property. Regular maintenance items such as the replacement of black roof shingles with black roof shingles are considered maintenance and do not require heritage approval. |
| What is the approval process? |
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The first step is to contact Heritage Planning Staff at planning@belleville.ca to find out if a permit is required and discuss what options may be considered for alterations that will meet heritage guidelines. The second step is to complete the Heritage Permit Application. Applications that meet heritage guidelines and are minor in nature can be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Planning Staff. |
| What if I do not receive approval? |
| If you do not receive approval through the City’s approval process you may request that Council consider the application |
| Supporting Documents |
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Depending on the type of worked proposed, supporting documents may be required. These documents can be determined through discussion with Heritage Planning Staff. Supporting documentation could include:
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| Important notes |
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*If you are doing larger alterations to a designated property it is recommended that you retain services from an experienced designer/architect/contractor who understands the heritage guidelines. *Approval of a Heritage Permit precedes any other municipal approval, including building permits, site plan and minor variances For further information please contact Planning Department City Hall 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON., K8N 2Y8 Phone: (613) 967-3288 |
Heritage register
Heritage Designation gives a property a special status and is a legal process under the Ontario Heritage Act. Designation protects and preserves its architectural history. Designation is registered on the title of the property when the process is complete.
Heritage Designation is a way for the owner to express pride in the heritage nature of the property. We help the owner receive a plaque that denotes the property's heritage status. For more information on having your property designated as Heritage please contact planning@belleville.ca .
Heritage properties
Our Heritage Properties have cultural heritage value or interest, and are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. They are an essential part of our role in heritage conservation. We provide a database of properties of cultural heritage value or interest for land use planners, property owners, developers, the tourism industry, educators and the public.
Heritage properties in the City of Belleville:
- Recognize a property's cultural heritage value or interest in the community;
- Show Council's commitment to conserve cultural heritage resources;
- Enhance knowledge and understanding of the community's cultural heritage;
- Inform municipal decision makers when reviewing development proposals or permit applications; and
- Provide protection from demolition.
Heritage Belleville (Committee) |
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Heritage Belleville is our municipal heritage committee. The committee includes citizens who are interested and knowledgeable about our heritage. |
Ontario Heritage Act |
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The Ontario Heritage Act provides legislation to protect Ontario's Heritage Resources including:
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Resources |