Revocation of an existing licence and issue a new licence

Check the ePlanning Spatial Viewer to confirm the land is Crown land, its lot/dp and zoning.

Using the menu options in the search field select address or lot/dp – enter the relevant information. 

Select land application map from the menu on the right side of the screen to access the local environment plan (LEP).

You must check:

• lot/section/dp numbers are correct 
• if the LEP requires a development application. 

You will need to provide:

• A site diagram including site location, boundary fencing (where grazing is a purpose), existing structures including any pipelines and pump sites.

If your proposal involves development (i.e. use of land, erection of a building/structure, carrying out of work or demolition) on Crown land you will need to consider and demonstrate an appropriate planning pathway.

For further information, visit Planning Approval Pathways.

You will need to provide:

• A copy of any approved development consent, if required, OR
• A copy of the Complying Development Certificate (CDC) if the proposal is "complying development", OR
• If development consent is not required - confirmation that the proposal is "exempt development" or "development without consent" under a planning instrument. If the proposal is "development without consent" - you will need to provide details of the potential environmental impacts associated with undertaking the proposed development on the land.

If the land is subject to an Aboriginal land claim, a letter of consent is required from the Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) or NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NALC). You can request for a search of the land claim register may be made to the Office of the Registrar ( Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 NSW).

Notes:

1. in some circumstances, for "development without consent", Crown Lands may require additional information to be provided (for example where a formal Review of Environment Factors (REF) is required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979).
2. "Exempt development" does not require environmental assessment, but does require the proposal to meet certain pre-conditions as specified in the relevant planning instruction.
3. All forms of development must comply with due diligence requirements of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 in relation to the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage - see Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal objects in New South Wales, NSW Environment and Heritage.

If you are applying on behalf of a company, it must be a current registered company with an Australian Company Number (ACN). You will need to provide a recent company search (from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission) which lists company officeholders (directors and secretaries) and authorised signatories.

If you are applying on behalf of an incorporated association, you will need to provide a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (from NSW Fair Trading) and minutes showing elected office bearers.

Sole traders or partnerships must apply under their individual names.

Licences are subject to several conditions, which are set out in the licence agreement. Additional special conditions may be included that relate to the purpose of the licence to provide specific environmental protection.  

Licence conditions outline the duty and responsibilities of a licence holder and, as with any contract, the conditions also make clear the rights of both the licensee (you) and the landlord (Crown Lands).