Manage your permit to clear native vegetation on freehold unzoned land

Information on how to manage your permit to clear native vegetation on freehold unzoned land.

How long permits last

Permits are valid for 2 years.

Permits will be automatically extended for 2 more years if substantial clearing has started before the original expiry date.

Get an extension

You can apply for an extension if clearing has not started in 2 years.

You must be apply before your permit expires.

Find out how to apply for an extension.

Vary permit conditions

You can apply for a variation to make minor changes to the conditions of your permit.

Find out how to apply for a variation.

If land ownership changes

Permits issued under the Planning Act 1999 stay with the land when there is a change of owner or subdivision of land.

This includes responsibility for adhering to conditions of a permit.

For copies of issued permits relating to an area of land:

• go to the NT Land Information Search website
• call the Vegetation Assessment Unit on 08 8999 4454.