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Apply for and manage licences over NSW Crown land. Licences grant you the right to occupy and use Crown land for specific purposes.

Learn how to apply for a lease to use Crown land for commercial, community or recreational purposes under the Crown Land Management Act.

Explore how to apply for consents, restrictions, and easements on Crown lands in NSW, including landowner approvals and access rights.

Access key searches to check tenure, road status and legal history of Crown land before sale, purchase or development.

Find out how to apply for permits to use Crown land for specific short-term activities. Learn about eligibility, conditions, and application steps.

Essential information about the sale purchase of Crown land and the purchase sale and transfer of Crown roads. 

Aboriginal land rights and native title in NSW

Aboriginal land rights and native title interests are key to reconciliation and achieving economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes in NSW. Crown land 2031 provides a commitment to uphold and progress land rights and native title interests in NSW.

Aboriginal wood carvings near the Menindee Tourist Information Centre. Credit: Destination NSW

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Aerial image showing Wentworth Park precinct
23 Jul 2026

The Minns Labor Government has secured an agreement with the Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA) for the final greyhound race meeting at Wentworth Park to be held in October 2026, with the Million Dollar Chase providing a fitting celebration of the venue’s 94-year racing legacy.

Boardwalk along beachfront
10 Jul 2026

The Minns Labor Government will provide more than $12.45 million in community grants to maintain and improve Crown land reserves across the state, with investment stretching from Bega to Byron Bay, and Wagga Wagga to Wollongong.

Top of a very tall brick chimney
10 Jul 2026

 Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison MP has announced critical repairs will be carried out on the historic Walka Water Works chimney after the Minns Labor Government committed $4 million in funding for urgent maintenance.