FEEDBACK FORM GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE SITE SPECIAL AREA PLAN (REVIEW)

FEEDBACK FORM GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE SITE SPECIAL AREA PLAN (REVIEW) The George Town World Heritage Site Special Area Plan is in the process of being reviewed and enhanced. We therefore seek your cooperation to provide feedback by filling in this form, and indicating the chapters to maintain, expand, amend, reduce or remove. Please give your opinions and suggestions in the Remarks column, or on a separate piece of paper to be attached to this form. To return the completed form or for any enquiries, contact the following agencies before 7 December 2018: PLANMalaysia@Pulau Pinang: i) En Mursidin Ismail (mursidinismail@penang.gov.my, 04-650 6650 ) ii) Nur Safuraa Mohamed Salib (safuraa@penang.gov.my, 04-650 5272) George Town World Heritage Incorporated: i) Rozaini Hassan (rozaini@gtwhi.com.my, 04-261 6606) Conservation Heritage Department, Penang Island City Council: i) Fazreen Dharleila Abdul Jalil (fazreen@mbpp.gov.my, 04-259 2009) PART A GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE SITE A1 INTRODUCTION A1.1 Background A1.2 The Need for A WHS Management Plan A1.3 Purpose of The Plan A1.4 Preparation of The Management Plan A1.5 User of The Plan A1.6 Monitoring of The Plan A1.7 Reviewing of The Plan A1.8 Structure of The Document

A2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY A2.1 Location A2.1.1 A2.1.2 Name of Property Country: Malaysia A2.2 Identification of The Property: The Historic City of George Town A2.2.1 A2.2.2 Introduction Boundary Coordinates of Core and Buffer Zones A2.2.3 Core Zone: 109.38 Hectares (42.16%) A2.2.4 Buffer Zone: 150.04 Hectares (57.84%) A2.3 Total Number of Buildings A2.4 Description of The Historic City of George Town A2.5 Urban Morphology of George Town A3 THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRAITS OF MALACCA A3.1 Straits of Malacca: Geographical Position A3.2 The Traditions of The Straits of Malacca A3.3 Founding of Malacca (c 1386) A3.4 Melaka The Genesis of Malaysian Traditions and Culture A3.5 Islamic Tradition and Malay Sultanate A3.6 Portuguese Influence A3.7 Dutch Influence A3.8 Founding of Penang/ English Influence A4 SIGNIFICANCE A4.1 Statement of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) A4.2 The Influence of The Civilization Exchanges A4.3 Centers of Historic Administration

A4.5 Cities of Migrants and Multiculturalism A4.6 Eclectic Architecture as A Fusion of Migrants Influences A4.7 Cities for Commerce and Living A4.8 Exchanges of Civilizations, Cultures and Religions A4.9 Inter-Ethnic Assimilation A4.10 Religious Pluralism in Malacca and George Town A4.11 The Shophouses as an Outstanding Example of an Architectural Type A5 STRENGTH, OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND THREATS A5.1 Strength and Opportunities A5.2 Challenges and Threats PART B: VISION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES B1 VISION AND CONSERVATION PRICIPLES B1.1 Vision B1.2 Conservation Objectives B1.3 Framework for The Conservation of Historic Dynamic Cities B1.4 Conservation Principles B2 MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS B2.1 Introduction B2.2 Understanding WHS, Education and Information B2.3 Management of the WHS B2.4 Use of Land and Buildings B2.5 Conservation of Living Culture

B2.7 Views and Vistas B2.8 Public Realm B2.9 Circulation and Access B2.10 Risk Management B2.11 Urban Infrastructure and Utility B2.12 Summary Implementation of Strategies And Actions B3 MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM FOR WHS B3.1 Introduction B3.2 Levels of Government Involved in Heritage Conservation in the WHS B3.3 Legal Provisions for Heritage Conservation in the WHS B3.3.5 B3.3.6 B3.3.10 Planning Control Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (TCPA) Provisions for Planning Control Procedures and Requirements in The Application and Processing for Planning Permission Under The TCPA B3.3.24 B3.3.29 B3.3.31 B3.3.33 B3.3.36 B3.3.39 Building Control Under the Street, Drainage and Building Act (SDBA) Formulation of Development Plans, Policies and Guidelines Under The TCPA The National Physical Plan 2 (NPP2) The State Structure Plan (SSP) Local Plans (LP) Special Area Plan (SAP)

B3.3.42 B3.3.48 B3.3.50 B3.3.57 B3.3.61 Procedures in The Preparation of the SAP Existing Non-Statutory Plans and Guidelines Heritage Protection Under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645) Regulating of Activities Through Licensing Under the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) Public Participation Under the TCPA And The NHA B3.3.65 Present Procedures Adopted in George Town For the Processing of Application for Planning Permission and Building Plan Approvals In The WHS Areas B3.4 Existing Institutional and Organization Set-Up for Heritage Conservation B3.4.2 B3.4.3 B3.4.4 B3.4.6 B3.4.7 B3.4.8 B3.4.9 B3.4.10 B3.4.12 Statutory Institutional Set-Up Administrative Set-Up The Department of National Heritage The Federal Town and Country Planning Department Peninsular Malaysia Penang State Heritage Committee MBPP Heritage Department Technical Review Plan The Role of The Civil Society in Conservation Efforts in the WHS Weakness of Existing Institutional and Administrative Set-Up B3.5 Strengthening the Administration Set Up and Legal Provisions

B3.5.2 B3.5.8 B3.5.20 B3.5.22 B3.5.25 Enhancing the Role of The State Heritage Committee (SHC) Enlarging the Organization and Functions of The World Heritage Office The Role of The WHO In the Development Planning and Control Process in the WHS Increasing the Roles of The Department of National Heritage and The Commissioner of Heritage at The State and Local Authority Levels Amending the Laws to Strengthen Them for The Conservation in the WHS B3.6 Implementing the Management Plan B3.6.2 Hierarchy of Responsibility B3.6.3 Partnership and Commitment to Implement CMP B3.6.12 Awareness and Educating the Public B4 INCENTIVES AND FUNDING FOR THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE B4.1 Introduction B4.2 Existing Incentives For WHS B4.3 A WHS Incentive Programme B4.4 Appointing WHO as The Key Coordinator of The WHS Incentive Programmed B4.5 Contents of The WHS Incentive Programme B4.5.19 Exemptions from Income Tax B4.5.20 Exemptions or Discount on State Quit Rent And Property Assessment B4.6 Framework for Managing Finances Of WHO B4.6.2 Management Account

B4.6.3 Heritage Trust Account B4.8 Setting Up A WHO Heritage Trust Account B4.9 WHO Sources of Funds, Financing Objectives And Financial Accounts B4.10 Conclusions PART C: DEVELOPMENT GUIDE PLAN FOR GEORGE TOWN WHS C1 INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT GUIDE PLAN FOR GEORGE TOWN C1.1 Purpose of The Development Guide Plan C1.2 Reference to The Plans in The Development Guide Plan C2 MANAGING THE USE OF LAND AND BUILDING C2.1 Understanding the Cultural Landscape Of George Town C2.2 Profile of Activities in the WHS C2.2.1 A Mixed-Use City C2.2.2 Clustering of Economic Activities C2.2.3 Clustering of Cultural Activities C2.3 Controlling the Use of Land and Building C2.3.1 Use of Category I Buildings and Sites C2.3.2 Single Use Activity Zones C2.3.3 Mixed Use Activity Zones C2.3.4 Schedule of Non-Permissible Activities in The WHS C2.4 Special Zone C2.4.1 Residential Overlay C2.4.2 Cultural Enclave Overlays

C2.5 Water Body C3 PROTECTING THE BUILT CULTURAL HERITAGE C3.1 Identification and Listing of Heritage Buildings C3.1.1 Categorization of Built Cultural Heritage C3.1.2 Types of Buildings C3.1.3 Styles of Buildings C3.2 Guidelines for The Conservation Area And Heritage Buildings C4 PROTECTING VISTAS, ENCLAVES AND STREETSCAPE C4.1 Protecting Panorama and Waterfront Vistas C4.2 Protecting Landmarks and Vistas C4.2.1 Landmark Buildings C4.2.2 Street Level Vistas (SLV) C4.2.3 Sea View Vista (SVV) C4.3 Protecting the Terracotta Roofscape C4.4 Heights C4.5 Historic Streetscape C4.6 Street Level Elevations C4.7 Corner Sites C4.8 Protecting Historic Compounds, Boundary Walls, Gateways, Pathways And Street Furniture C4.9 Protecting Historic Street Edge & Drains C4.9.1 Historic Drains Are an Example of Sustainable Urban Design C4.10 Back Lane C4.10.1 Back Lane Waiver C4.10.2 Previously Surrendered Land

C5 ENHANCING PUBLIC REALM C5.1 Objective and Strategies C5.1.1 Objective C5.1.2 Shared Streets C5.1.3 Strategy for Enhancing Public Realm C5.2 Proposed Public Realm Programs C5.2.1 Program (A): Parks and Urban Plazas C5.2.2 Program (B): Main Pedestrian Spine C5.2.3 Program (C): Five-Footway C5.2.4 Program (D): Back Lanes C5.2.5 Program (E): Waterfront Promenade C5.2.6 Program (F): Potential Green Space/Urban Space C5.3 Festivals, Events, Tours, And Film Locations C5.3.1 Traditional Cultural Festival C5.3.2 Contemporary Culture Festivals and Events C5.3.3 Heritage Tours C5.3.4 Film Location C6 MANAGING CIRCULATION AND ACCESS C6.1 Issues on Access Management C6.1.1 Quebec Decision, July 2008 C6.1.2 Regional Issues C6.1.3 Local Issues C6.2 Access Management Objectives C6.2.1 Short and Medium-Term Objectives (2013 2020) C6.2.2 Long Term Objectives (2020 2030) C6.3 George Town WHS Access Management Proposals

C6.3.1 Short and Medium-Term Proposals (2013 2020) C6.3.2 Long Term Proposals (2020 2030) C7 IMPROVING URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE C7.1 Sewarage C7.2 Drainage C7.3 Water Supply C7.4 Fire Preventaion System C7.5 Telecommunication C7.6 Electrical Supply C7.7 Roads PART D GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSERVATION AREAS AND HERITAGE BUILDINGS FOR GEORGE TOWN WHS D1 INTRODUCTION D1.1 Preamble D1.1.1 Intent of Guideline D1.1.2 Who Uses These Guidelines D1.1.3 Why Conserve D1.2 Conservation Principles for Heritage Buildings and Landscapes D1.3 Terms and Definitions D2 WORKS AND ACTIVITIES REQUIRING APPROVALS D2.1 Introduction D2.2 Legal Provisions D2.3 Repair, Planning & Building Control Procedure D2.3.2 Repair Works D2.3.3 Planning Control D2.3.4 Building Control D2.4 Supporting Documents Required for Submission

D2.4.1 D2.4.2 Heritage Impact Assessment Dilapidation Report/Building Condition Survey Report D2.4.3 Progress Report-For Work in Progress D3 CONSERVATION PRACTICE D3.1 Introduction D3.1.1 Protection, Conservation and Adoption D3.1.2 Compatible Development (Infill Or Replacement) D3.2 Authenticity & Interpretation D3.2.1 What Is Authenticity, Why Is It So Important? D3.2.2 How Do We Know What Is Authentic And What Is Not? D3.2.3 Why Is Research Important D3.2.4 Where Do I Get Help with Research? D3.3 Compatible Building Use Reversibility & Adaptation D3.4.1 Reversibility of New Works D3.4.2 Reversing Past Misinterpretations D3.4.3 Using the Right Materials D3.5 Dismantling D3.6 Fire Protection D3.6.1 Residential Use Buildings D3.6.2 Mixed Use Buildings D3.6.4 Fire Protection Materials-Reversibility D3.7 Demolition D3.7.1 Requirement for Planning Permission D3.7.2 Linking Between Properties

D3.7.3 Illegal Demolition D3.7.4 Strong Justification for Demolition D3.8 Alteration & Extension to Buildings D3.8.1 General Principles For Alterations And Extensions D3.8.2 Permitted Alterations and Extension D3.9 Alteration & Extension To Buildings Other Than Shophouses D4 CATEGORY I D4.1 Introduction D4.2 Permitted Use D4.3 Authenticity and Interpretation D4.4 Research and Historical Data D4.5 Heritage Management Plan D4.6 Permitted Works D4.7 Requirements for Permitted Works D4.7.1 Heritage Impact Assessment Report D4.7.2 Dilapidation Report D4.7.3 Repair Works Permit D4.7.4 Progress Report D4.8 Periodic Manual and Maintenance D4.9 Guidelines for Conservation Work on Category I Buildings D4.9.1 D4.9.2 D4.9.3 Forecourt Roof Building - External And Internal D5 CATEGORY II D5.1 Category II Buildings, Places and Sites

D5.2 Permitted Use D5.3 Authenticity and Interpretation D5.4 Research and Historical Data D5.5 Other Objects and Buildings-Category II D5.5.1 Category II Items or Objects D5.5.2 Category II Buildings of Added Interest D5.6 Permitted Works D5.7 Alteration and Extension D5.7.1 General Principles D5.7.2 Height Extension D5.7.3 Extension of Rear Courtyard and Kitchen D5.7.4 Buildings Backing onto Category I Buildings D5.7.5 Extension of Buildings with Back Lanes D5.7.6 Back to Back/Side D5.8 Corner Sites D5.9 Protecting Vistas, Enclaves and Streetscapes D5.10 Guidelines for Conservation Work On Category II Buildings D6 INFILL AND REPLACEMENT D6.1 Introduction D6.1.1 Protection, Conservation, Enhancement D6.1.2 Compatible Development D6.2 Compatible Development Guidelines for Infill D6.2.1 Permitted Use D6.2.2 Authenticity and Interpretation D6.2.3 Research for Historical Data D6.2.4 Permitted Works

D6.2.5 D6.2.6 D6.2.7 D6.2.8 Requirements for Permitted Works Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Permitted Height Façade Guidelines for Compatible Infill Within A Row of Heritage Buildings D6.3 Compatible Development Guidelines For Replacement D6.3.1 D6.3.2 D6.3.3 D6.3.4 D6.3.5 D6.3.6 D6.3.7 D6.3.8 Permitted Use Authenticity and Interpretation Research for Historical Data Permitted Works Requirements for Permitted Works Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) Permitted Height Façade Guidelines for Compatible Replacement Within A Row of Heritage Buildings D6.4 Guidelines for Compatible Development (Infill and Replacement) D7 SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING D7.1 Introduction D7.2 Traditional Shophouse D7.2.1 Guidelines on Business Signage D7.2.2 Façade Advertisement/Sign Boards D7.2.3 Projecting Advertisement/Sign Boards D7.2.4 Hanging Advertisement/Sign Boards D7.2.5 Advertisement Display on Sidewall

D7.2.6 D7.2.7 Advertisement on Rooftop Buildings on A Corner Site with Two Road Frontages D7.2.8 Advertisement on Columns D7.3 Guidelines on Lighting of Signage & Advertisement D7.4 Guidelines of Lighting of Heritage Buildings Possible Light Arrangements D7.4.1 Possible Light Arrangements