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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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Artist impression of footbridge over creek with woman walking across
17 Aug 2026

A popular community asset on the Coffs Coast is a step closer to being restored with a development application (DA) for the new Moonee Beach footbridge lodged with City of Coffs Harbour Council

Erosion at sandy beach dune
12 Aug 2026

The NSW Government is investing $1.6 million to safeguard the future of Clarkes Beach at Byron Bay, protecting the iconic stretch of coastline from further erosion.

Group of people standing in front of announcement of village park construction.
12 Aug 2026

Construction has commenced on a new amenities project at Bungonia Village Park, improving facilities for locals, campers and the thousands of visitors who pass through the village each year.