Grazing licence online application

Before you apply

Use the free ePlanning Spatial Viewer to check that the land is Crown land and check the zoning and LEP.
Prepare the supporting documents you may have to support your online application form.

How to use the ePlanning Spatial Viewer

View instructions on how to use the ePlanning Spatial Viewer

Supporting documentation

A site diagram including site location, boundary fencing and any existing structures including pipelines and pump sites
Evidence of authority to act where applicable
A recent company search where the applicant is a Company with an ABN/CAN which lists company officeholders (directors and secretaries)
A certificate of incorporation (from NSW Fair Trading) and minutes showing elected office bearers where the applicant is an incorporated association

Next steps

An application fee is required for a grazing licence. An invoice for the application fee will be sent to you once the application starts to be processed.
For further information please refer to the NSW Department of Planning & Environment – Crown Lands website. Crown Lands - Application Fees and Rents
Additional fees may be charged when lengthy status searches are required.
Applications with missing information will not be accepted and will be returned for your completion.
All applications are considered on their own merits. Licences may be granted by way of a competitive process or through direct negotiation. No guarantee can be given as to the outcome of any application under the provisions of the Crown Land Management Act 2016.

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Grazing licence application

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Is this Crown land?

YesNo

We are unable to accept your application

We are unable to issue a licence to you if the land is not Crown land. Please contact the landholder.

Does the zoning in the Local Environment Plan allow for grazing?

YesNo

Your application cannot be accepted

We are unable to issue a licence to you if the land zoning in the Local Environment Plan does not allow grazing.

Do you have an outstanding debt with Crown Lands?

YesNo

Your application cannot be processed

We are unable to accept your application until the outstanding debt has been paid. Please contact us on 1300 886 235 to discuss payment options.

Licence details

Select the preferred start date for the licence

Applications should be submitted as early as possible to allow sufficient time for assessment and finalisation prior to your preferred start date.

Are there any special circumstances to consider regarding your preferred start date?

Enter any special circumstances the Department need to take into consideration in assessing your application. Examples may include, but not limited to; Emergency or Security requirements; Health, Safety or Wellbeing implications; Funding deadlines; Possible delays of associated planned works; Requirements of other Licences/Permits; Financial or hardship impacts etc.

Particulars of Crown land you want to licence

Describe the location of the land with Lot/DP or street address or a general description of the location of the land

Particulars of land held by the applicant that adjoins the licence area

Detail any land held by the applicant that adjoins the area you wish to licence (Lot & DP or Address or a general description of the location of the land)

Particulars of land held by the applicant that may benefit
from the licence

This is the land owned by the applicant (freehold or leasehold land) that directly benefits from the licence purpose.

For example: If you own three parcels of land that adjoin the licence area but only one will be used for grazing in conjunction with the licence area, only list the land used in conjunction or that benefits from the licence here.

Note: the information you provide in this section may impact your eligibility to continue to hold the licence if you transfer any or all of the benefitting parcels.

Detail any land held by the applicant that may benefit from the licence (Lot & DP or Address or a general description of the location of the land)

Land management strategy

The details provided in this section of your application will determine the special conditions enforceable under the licence agreement. Provide as much detailed information as possible.

Describe the proposed use of this parcel of land.

For example particulars of existing and proposed structures required to supplement use, if used in conjunction with adjoining land or as a stand-alone parcel of land and any other information in relation to the use of Crown land.

Identify the type of stock and the stocking rate you intend to apply to this parcel of land.

Identify any immediate management issues you consider to be a priority for this parcel of land.

Does the parcel of land have a creek/river or any other ‘waterbody’?

YesNo

Provide details below and advise whether it is fenced off to exclude stock?

Land management strategy

Outline your experience in land management and how your knowledge and expertise will ensure ongoing appropriate management of this parcel of land.

Outline your drought management strategy. How do you intend to maintain acceptable groundcover during drought conditions?

For example - de-stocking, restricted grazing, sale, agistment, supplementary feeding).

Outline your bushfire hazard reduction plan.

Landholders are required to take the necessary steps to prevent the occurrence and spread of bushfires as per the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Describe the current fencing condition and your intended maintenance/replacement program (boundary fences are to contain stock and any maintenance/replacement requires negotiation with adjoining landholder)

Applicant information

Are you the applicant or applying on behalf of the applicant?

I am the applicantI am applying on behalf of the applicant

Are you applying as an individual or legal entity

Individual/partnership or sole traderA company with an ABNAn incorporated associationAnother government agencyLocal council

Authorised representative details

Your full name

Relationship to the applicant

For example lawyer or a type of relative i.e son.

Your preferred contact method

Your phone number

Your email address

Your postal address

All correspondence to be sent to

You onlyApplicant onlyBoth you and the applicant

Who are you applying on behalf of ?

Individual/partnership or sole traderCompany with an ACNIncorporated association

Company details

Company name

ACN

Company contact person

Company contact number

Company contact email address

Company address

Is your company address the same as your postal address?

YesNo

Company postal address

Have any of the currently appointed directors and/or company secretaries ever been registered as banned & disqualified individuals with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)?

YesNo

Provide details and upload any relevant documentation at the end of this application

Have any of the currently appointed directors and/or company secretaries even been disqualified from managing corporations under Part 2d.6 of the Corporations Act 2001?

YesNo

Provide details and upload any relevant documentation at the end of this application

Has this entity or any affiliated entities, ever entered into voluntary administration, receivership, liquidation or insolvency?

YesNo

Provide details and upload any relevant documentation at the end of this application

Applicant details

Full name

Enter date of birth

Format DD/MM/YYYY

Preferred contact number

Home address

Is your home address the same as your postal address?

YesNo

Email address

Postal address

Have you ever been declared bankrupt or sought protection from any bankruptcy laws?

YesNo

Provide details and upload any relevant documentation at the end of this application.

Have you ever been convicted anywhere in Australia or overseas of an offence that resulted in at least 12 months imprisonment?

YesNo

Provide details and upload any relevant documentation at the end of this application

Association details

Association name

Contact person

Phone number

Email address

Postal address

Government agency details

Government agency name

Contact person

Contact number

Contact email address

Council details

Council name

Contact person

Contact number

Contact email address

Supporting documentation

Upload a site diagram including site location, boundary fencing and any existing structures including pipelines and pump sites

Upload evidence of your authority to act on behalf of the applicant

Upload a current company search which lists company officeholders (directors and secretaries).

Upload a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (from NSW Fair Trading) and minutes showing elected office bearers

Upload more information relating to any currently appointed directors and/or company secretaries registered as banned & disqualified individuals with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
bankruptcy

Upload more information relating to affiliated entities, ever entered into voluntary administration, receivership, liquidation or insolvency

Upload more information relating to currently appointed directors and/or company secretaries even been disqualified from managing corporations under Part 2d.6 of the Corporations Act 2001

Upload more information relating to any declared bankrupt or sought protection from any bankruptcy laws

Upload more information relating to your conviction anywhere in Australia or overseas of an offence that resulted in at least 12 months imprisonment

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Grazing licence online application

Before you apply

How to use the ePlanning Spatial Viewer

Supporting documentation

Next steps

Important information about this form

Grazing licence application

Licence details

Particulars of Crown land you want to licence

Particulars of land held by the applicant that adjoins the licence area

Particulars of land held by the applicant that may benefitfrom the licence

Land management strategy

Land management strategy

Applicant information

Supporting documentation

Particulars of land held by the applicant that may benefit
from the licence