Clearing of native vegetation on pastoral land
You must have consent to clear native vegetation on pastoral land in the Northern Territory (NT).
Applications for pastoral land clearing (PLC) are determined by the Pastoral Land Board under the Pastoral Land Act 1992.
Before you apply
Before you apply, you must read the:
- NT PLC guidelines PDF (335.0 KB)
- NT planning scheme land clearing guidelines PDF (8.4 MB) (if you submit a standard application).
Types of applications
There are different types of PLC applications. Each application type is based on the level of environmental complexity. It also takes into account the:
- size of the proposed clearing and
- technical criteria the application must meet.
Before you apply, you should contact Pastoral Lease Management, who can assist you.
| Application type | Maximum area of application (ha) | Duration of assessment process* | Irrigation options | Assessment criteria | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified | Less than 1,000 ha | 6 weeks | No irrigation | Schedule one in the PLC guidelines | Simplified application DOCX (85.5 KB) |
| Standard | Not applicable - read below for more information | 6 months | Irrigation or no irrigation | PLC guidelines | Standard application DOCX (94.5 KB) |
*Timeframes don't apply to applications referred under the Environment Protection Act 2019.
If you need to submit a simplified application, you should read the simplified PLC applications policy.
Simplified PLC applications policy PDF (355.0 KB)
Simplified PLC applications policy DOCX (693.5 KB).
Existing permits
If you need to vary an existing permit or extend the clearing period, fill in the relevant form below.
Vary an existing permit
Fill in the application to vary a PLC permit DOCX (786.2 KB).
Extend clearing period
Fill in the application to extend the clearing period of a PLC permit DOCX (763.1 KB).
Other applications
If your application is for non-pastoral use (NPU) or an irrigated land use, you must also apply for:
How to apply
To apply for a permit, follow these steps:
Step 1. Discuss your proposal with Pastoral Lease Management.
Step 2. Prepare a land type map - this will require a field survey.
Step 3. Prepare a land capability assessment or a land suitability assessment.
Step 4. Prepare the proposed clearing plan and spatial data.
Step 5. Fill in the relevant application.
Step 6. Fill in the lessee authorisation form DOCX (759.3 KB).
Step 7. Prepare any other supporting information.
Step 8. Submit your application, attachments and spatial data through the Development Applications Online website.
Step 9. Once accepted for lodgement by Pastoral Lease Management, pay the application fee through the Development Applications Online website.
More information
Read more about soil, land and vegetation mapping or go to the NR Maps website.
Contact
For more information, contact Pastoral Lease Management by emailing pastoralassessment.daf@nt.gov.au.
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