Pastoral land clearing applications and permits
Find out how to apply to clear native vegetation on pastoral land.
You can also read more about non-pastoral use applications and permits.
View the areas covered by most permits on Natural Resource Maps NT.
Current applications
The below pastoral land clearing applications are currently being assessed.
| Location | Proposed use | Area | Public exhibition period | Copy of application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTP 307, PPL 1072, Ucharonidge Station | Pastoral purposes – i.e. non-irrigated grain and forage cropping. | 4,898.52 hectares | 4/11/2020 to 12/12/2020 | Application PDF (16.5 MB) |
| NTP 695, PPL 1111, Ban Ban Springs Station | Pastoral purposes – i.e. non-irrigated improved pasture for grazing | 3872 hectares | 17/10/2020 to 14/11/2020 | Public exhibition closed |
| NTP 2979, PPL 1196, Margaret Downs Station | Pastoral purposes - i.e. irrigated and non-irrigated improved pasture for hay production | 628.9 hectares | 25/7/2020 to 22/8/2020 | Public exhibition closed |
| NTP 703, PPL 1097, Aileron Station | Non-pastoral use - i.e. irrigated agriculture and horticulture | 344 hectares | 25/7/2020 to 22/8/2020 | Public exhibition closed |
| NTP 3219, PPL 1086, Labelle Station | Non-pastoral use - i.e. non-irrigated improved pasture for hay production. | 713.59 hectares | 20/6/2020 to 18/7/2020 | Public exhibition closed |
| NTP 2724, PL936, Hidden Valley Station | Vary pastoral land clearing permit PLC19/01 | 902.22 hectares | 25/4/2020 to 9/5/2020 | Public exhibition closed |
You can send written submissions on current applications to the Pastoral Land Board executive officer by emailing pastorallandboard@nt.gov.au.
Submissions are open during the public exhibition period only.
All submissions will be made available to the applicant.
For more information contact the executive officer on 08 8999 4667.
| Permit No. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC20/06 | Permit PDF (5.9 MB) | 14 September 2020 | NT Portion 6299, PPL 1213 Bridge Creek Station View the PLC20/06 area on the NR Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 1,337.93 hectares |
| PLC20/05 | Permit PDF (6.1 MB) | 14 September 2020 | NT Portion 4972, PPL 1185 Lonesome Dove Station View the PLC20/05 area on the NR Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 1,585.22 hectares |
| PLC20/04 | Permit PDF (4.0 MB) | 14 September 2020 | NT Portion 4775, PPL 1179 Flying Fox Station View the PLC20/04 area on the NR Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 168.33 hectares |
| PLC20/03 | Permit PDF (3.2 MB) | 10 July 2020 | NT Portion 2977, PPL 1198 Dry River Station View the PLC20/03 area on the NR Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 399.63 hectares |
| PLC20/02 | Permit PDF (3.7 MB) | 4 June 2020 | NT Portion 2731 PPL 1181 Lakefield Station View the PLC20/02 area on the NR Maps website | Non-pastoral purposes | 2,703.89 hectares |
| PLC20/01 | Permit PDF (2.5 MB) | 24 February 2020 | NT Portion 307 PPL 1072 Ucharonidge Station View the PLC20/01 area on the NR Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 4,916.1 hectares |
| Permit No. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC19/06 | Permit PDF (794.6 KB) | 9 December 2019 |
NT Portion 6365 PPL 1189 Maryfield Station View the PLC19/06 on the NRM Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 372.58 hectares |
| PLC19/05 | Permit PDF (1.3 MB) | 9 December 2019 |
NT Portion 6365 PPL 1189 Maryfield Station View the PLC19/05 on the NRM Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 4,544.87 hectares |
| PLC19/04 | Permit PDF (608.6 KB) | 29 October 2019 |
NT Portion 2093 PPL 947 Newcastle Waters Station View the PLC19/06 on the NRM Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 505.97 hectares |
| PLC19/03 | Permit PDF (411.8 KB) | 21 November 2019 |
NT Portion 307 PPL 1072 Ucharonidge Station View the PLC19/06 on the NRM Maps website | Pastoral purposes | 317.81 hectares |
| PLC19/02 | Permit PDF (1.4 MB) | 17 September 2019 | Commercial power project | 31.78 hectares | |
| PLC19/01 | Permit PDF (6.9 MB) | 22 January 2019 |
NT Portion 2724 PL 936 Hidden Valley Station View the PLC19/01 area on the NR Maps website. | Pastoral purposes - improved pasture |
Stage 1 – 3,517.7 hectares Stage 2 – pending approval |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC18/01 | PDF (1.5 MB) | 5 June 2018 |
NT Portion 701 PPL1060 Tanumbirini Station View the PLC18/01 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 1,499 hectares |
| PLC17/02-A - permit reissued to relocate ancillary infrastructure | PDF (6.6 MB) | 3 November 2018 |
NT Portion 798 PPL 1062 Legune Station View the PLC17/02-A area on the NR Maps website | Aquaculture | 3,638 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC17/2B |
| 9 December 2019 | NT Portion 798 PPL 1062 Legune Station | Aquaculture | 3,638 hectares |
| PLC17/01 |
| 4 May 2017 |
NT Portion 7347 PPL 1221 Tipperary West Station View the PLC17/01 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 586 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC16/12 | Permit PDF (2.4 MB) | 13 October 2016 |
NT Portion 7122 PPL 1217 Douglas Station View the PLC16/12 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 567 hectares |
| PLC16/11 | Permit PDF (689.0 KB) | 30 November 2016 |
NT Portion 6298 PPL 1212 Mount Ringwood Station View the PLC16/11 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 664.5 hectares |
| PLC16/09-B | Permit PDF (355.1 KB) | 16 May 2017 |
NT Portion 5807 PL 1195 Banjo Station View the PLC16/09-B area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 6885 hectares |
| PLC16/08 | Permit PDF (1.2 MB) | 22 August 2016 |
NT Portion 2980 PPL 1199 Larrizona Station View the PLC16/08 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 509 hectares |
| PLC16/07 | Permit PDF (929.7 KB) | 29 July 2016 | NT Portion 798 PPL 1062 Legune Station View the PLC16/07 area on the NR Maps website | Trial aquaculture pond | 5 hectares |
| PLC16/06-B |
| 4 May 2017 |
NT Portion 7348 PPL 1222 Tipperary East Station View the PLC16/06-B area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 16,688 hectares |
| PLC16/05 | Permit PDF (4.7 MB) | 21 June 2016 |
NT Portion 695 PPL 1111 Ban Ban Springs Station View the PLC16/05 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 1,296 hectares |
| PLC16/04 | Permit PDF (1.7 MB) | 22 August 2016 |
NT Portion 7122 PPL 1217 Douglas Station View the PLC16/04 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 5,394 hectares |
| PLC16/03 | Permit PDF (4.1 MB) | 16 March 2016 |
NT Portion 2850 PPL 991 Mount Keppler Station View the PLC16/03 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures and rice | 2,881 hectares |
| PLC16/02 | Permit PDF (379.9 KB) | 24 February 2016 |
NT Portion 3047 PPL 1165 Western Creek Station View the PLC16/02 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 1,232 hectares |
| PLC16/01 | Permit PDF (1.2 MB) | 24 February 2016 |
NT Portions 4476 and 4477 PPL 1147 Koolpinyah Station View the PLC16/01 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 1,686 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC15/04 | Permit PDF (1.9 MB) | 4 February 2016 |
NT Portion 1666 PPL 1005 Elizabeth Downs Station View the PLC15/04 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 2,061 hectares |
| PLC15/03 | Permit PDF (1.6 MB) | 15 January 2016 |
NT Portion 2730 PPL 1197 Bloodwood Downs Station View the PLC15/03 area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 2,372 hectares |
| PLC15/02 | Permit PDF (7.4 MB) | 6 November 2015 |
NT Portion 3375 PPL 969 Neutral Junction Station View the PLC15/02 area on the NR Maps website | Agricultural or horticultural activities | 90 hectares |
| PLC15/1A | Permit PDF (776.6 KB) | 9 December 2019 |
NT Portion 771 PPL 980 Undoolya Station | Pastoral purposes – Irrigated cropping and perennial horticulture. | 347.55 hectares |
| PLC15/01 | Permit PDF (1.8 MB) | 21 April 2015 |
NT Portion 771 PPL 980 Undoolya Station View the PLC15/01 area on the NR Maps website | Establish horticulture for non-pastoral use | 325 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC14/01 | PDF (7.8 MB) | 11 September 2014 |
NT Portions 2682, 3434 and 7053, Tipperary Station, PPL 1004, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC14/01 area on the NR Maps website | For the establishment of irrigated agriculture for non-pastoral use purposes | Approximately 724 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC13/02-B |
| 4 May 2017 |
NT Portion 7348 PPL 1222 Tipperary East Station View the PLC13/02-B area on the NR Maps website | Improved pastures | 18,126 hectares |
| PLC13/01 | Permit PDF (5.7 MB) | 22 March 2013 |
NT Portion 2980, Larrizona Station, PPL 1199, Sturt Plateau District View the PLC13/01 area on the NR Maps website | For the establishment of introduced pastures for hay production and grazing purposes | Approximately 853 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC12/01 | PDF (2.8 MB) | 14 September 2012 | NT Portion 703, Aileron Station, PPL 1097, Northern Alice Springs Pastoral District View the PLC12/01 area on the NR Maps website | For the establishment of an irrigated pasture cropping block in the north eastern corner of Aileron Station for grazing purposes | Approximately 99 hectares |
| PLC12/02 | PDF (2.2 MB) | 17 December 2012 |
NT Portion 3861, Anthony Lagoon Station, PPL 1016, Barkly Pastoral District View the PLC12/02 area on the NR Maps website | For the establishment of introduced pastures for hay production and grazing purposes | Approximately 500 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC11/01 | PDF (296.6 KB) | 25 November 2011 |
NT Portion 5806, Providence Station, PPL 1210, Sturt Plateau Region View the PLC11/01 area on the NR Maps website | Establishment of introduced pastures for grazing purposes | 1,015.8 hectares |
| PLC11/02 | PDF (1.4 MB) | 25 November 2011 |
NT Portion 2683, Douglas Station, PL 903, Darwin Region View the PLC11/02 area on the NR Maps website | Establishment of introduced pastures for grazing purposes | 3,763.8 hectares |
| PLC11/03-B | PDF (19.9 MB) | 4 May 2017 - permit affected by subdivision. See PLC 17/1 |
NT Portion 7348 PPL 1222 Tipperary East Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC11/03-B area on the NR Maps website | Establishment of introduced pastures for grazing purposes | 8,340 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC09/01 | PDF (372.5 KB) | 11 September 2009 |
NT Portion 3375 Neutral Junction Station, Northern Alice Springs Pastoral District View the PLC09/01 area on the NR Maps website | Irrigated pastures for hay production | Approximately 82 hectares |
| PLC09/02 | PDF (785.2 KB) | 11 December 2009 |
NT Portion 2682 Tipperary Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC09/02 area on the NR Maps website | Research trials to study effectiveness of different regrowth control methods | Approximately 80 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC08/01 | PDF (878.0 KB) | 10 April 2008 |
NTP 3419, Avago Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC08/01 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing & hay production | 885 hectares |
| PLC08/02 | PDF (805.4 KB) | 12 September 2008 |
NTP 3991, East Mathison Station, Katherine Pastoral District View the PLC08/02 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing | 1,613 hectares |
| PLC08/03 | PDF (895.9 KB) | 3 October 2008 |
NT Portion 3418, Sunday Creek Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC08/03 area on the NR Maps website | Formalisation of previous clearing undertaken in the 1980's; further clearing for grazing purposes and rehabilitation of small holding and horse paddocks subject to extreme woody thickening | Total 911 hectares (640 hectares sheet clearing and 271 hectares selective clearing). 67 hectares to be retained as wildlife corridor. |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC07/01 | PDF (3.7 MB) | 05 April 2007 |
NTP 1079, Amungee Mungee Station, Gulf Pastoral District View the PLC07/01 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing and hay production | 388 hectares |
| PLC07/02 | PDF (1.7 MB) | 05 April 2007 |
NTP 2729, Wyworrie Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC07/02 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing | 1,438 hectares |
| PLC07/03 | PDF (282.8 KB) | 05 April 2007 |
NTP 652, Orange Creek Station, Southern Alice Springs Pastoral District View the PLC07/03 area on the NR Maps website | Non pastural use: horticultural trial (citrus and stone fruits orchard) | 5.07 hectares |
| PLC07/04 | PDF (442.5 KB) | 25 June 2007 |
NTP 4937, Old Mount Bundey Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC07/04 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture primarily for grazing | 232.2 hectares |
| PLC07/05 | PDF (2.1 MB) | 25 June 2007 |
NTP 3049, Middle Creek Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC07/05 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing and hay production | 924 hectares |
| PLC07/06 | PDF (691.3 KB) | 24 October 2007 |
NTP 2978, Nenen Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC07/06 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing | 3,105 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC06/01 | PDF (1.2 MB) | 20 January 2006 | NTP 701, Tanumbirini Station, Gulf Pastoral District View the PLC06/01 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture and hay production | 439 hectares |
| PLC06/02 | PDF (2.2 MB) | 08 February 2006 |
NTP 3375, Neutral Junction Station, Northern Alice Springs Pastoral District View the PLC06/02 area on the NR Maps website | To reduce shrub dominance | Selective clearing within an area of approximately 420 hectares |
| PLC06/03 | PDF (284.1 KB) | 28 April 2006 |
NTP 2286, Murray Downs Station, Tennant Creek Pastoral District View the PLC06/03 area on the NR Maps website | To reduce shrub dominance | Selective clearing within an area of approximately 300 hectares |
| PLC06/04 | PDF (479.5 KB) | 18 August 2006 |
NTP 2850, Mt Keppler Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC06/04 area on the NR Maps website | Weed control, hay production and grazing | 1,431 hectares |
| PLC06/05 | PDF (499.0 KB) | 14 November 2006 |
NTP 3219, Labelle Downs Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC06/05 area on the NR Maps website | Clearing of regrowth, weed control, introduced pasture for grazing | 852 hectares |
| PLC06/06 | PDF (577.4 KB) | 14 November 2006 |
NTP 3220, Welltree Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC06/06 area on the NR Maps website | Clearing of regrowth, weed control, introduced pasture for grazing | 1,003 hectares |
| PLC06/07 | PDF (1.6 MB) | 14 November 2006 |
NTP 6298, Mt Ringwood Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC06/07 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing and hay production | 170 hectares |
| PLC06/08 | PDF (646.1 KB) | 15 December 2006 |
NTP 2980, Larrizona Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC06/08 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing and future hay production | 206 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC05/01 | PDF (1.2 MB) | 18 April 2005 |
NTP 3700, Bunda Station, VRD Pastoral District View the PLC05/01 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture and hay production | 100 hectares |
| Permit no. | Copy of permit | Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC04/01 | PDF (3.0 MB) | 24 May 2004 |
NTP 1079, Amungee Mungee Station, Gulf Pastoral District View the PLC04/01 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing | 4,000 hectares |
| PLC04/02 | PDF (1.2 MB) | 24 May 2004 |
NTP 1170, Marrakai Station, Darwin Pastoral District View the PLC04/02 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing | 3,627 hectares |
| PLC04/03 | PDF (1.1 MB) | 24 May 2004 |
NTP 2978, Nenen Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District View the PLC04/03 area on the NR Maps website | Introduced pasture for grazing | 440 hectares |
| PLC04/04 | PDF (1.0 MB) | 24 May 2004 |
NTP 2286, Murray Downs Station, Tennant Creek Pastoral District View the PLC04/04 area on the NR Maps website | Hay Production | 10 hectares |
| Date of permit | Location | Clearing purpose | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January 2003 | NTP 4029, Alcoota Station, Northern Alice Springs Pastoral District | To reduce shrub dominance for fire management and stock movement | 2,300 hectares |
| 21 January 2003 | NTP 2977, Dry River Station, Sturt Plateau Pastoral District | Introduced pasture for hay production | 50 hectares |
| 02 May 2003 | NTP 1170, Marrakai Station, Darwin Pastoral District | Introduced pasture for grazing and hay production | 1,000 hectares |
Last updated: 14 November 2020
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