Rules, policies and guidelines
We have developed a range of rules, policies and guidelines to guide our decisions and actions when applying legislation.

Built asset management
Protecting and enhancing Crown land is essential for business, tourism, recreation, wellbeing and biodiversity of the state.

Licences, leases and purchases
Find out more information about what's needed and required to apply for or manage licences, leases and purchases.

Apply for or manage a licence
A licence over Crown land is a contractual agreement that grants the licencee (holder of a licence) a personal right to occupy and use Crown land for a particular purpose.

Our roles and responsibilities
The key legislation administered by Crown Lands is the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and the Crown Land Management Regulation 2018.

Western Lands
Almost half of NSW falls within the Western Division. Find out more about land use and western land leases.

Crown lands explained
Crown land is land which is managed by the NSW Government in the public interest and plays a central role in a changing and thriving NSW, by helping to create and support prosperous and resilient communities.

Travelling stock reserves
There are more than 6,500 travelling stock reserves on NSW Crown land covering approximately two million hectares.

Key priorities of Crown land 2031
The diversity and extent of the Crown estate mean it will continue to play a role in bringing communities together.

Action plans
We will achieve the vision and outcomes in Crown land 2031 through successive, multi-year action plans.
