IDAS form 11—Clearing native vegetation
(Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 3.2 effective 6 July 2015)
This form must be used for development applications that involve the clearing of native vegetation.
You MUST complete ALL questions that are stated to be a mandatory requirement unless otherwise identified on this form.
For all development applications, you must:
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complete IDAS form 1—Application details

complete any other forms relevant to your application

provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your application
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include the relevant application fee, noting that referral agency fees (where applicable) are to be paid to the
referral agency.
Attach extra pages if there is insufficient space on this form.
All terms used on this form have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) or the Sustainable
Planning Regulation 2009.
Mandatory requirements
1.
What type of development is proposed?
Operational work for clearing vegetation made assessable under Schedule 3 of the Sustainable Planning
Regulation 2009
Material change of use of the premises
Reconfiguring a lot
2.
What type of approval is being sought?
Development permit
Preliminary approval
Both—provide details below
Mandatory supporting information
3.
Confirm that the following mandatory supporting information accompanies this application
For ALL applications
A property vegetation management plan including as defined under the Vegetation
Management Act 1999 schedule.
Note: A property vegetation management plan must show the matters prescribed
in section 11 of the Vegetation Management Regulation 2012.
Confirmation of
lodgement
Confirmed
Method of
lodgement
For ALL applications
Confirmation of
lodgement
A statement addressing the relevant part(s) of the State Development Assessment
Provisions (SDAP).
Confirmed
Not applicable
Written confirmation that the chief executive of the Department of Natural
Resources and Mines is satisfied the proposed clearing is for a relevant purpose
under the Vegetation Management Act 1999, section 22A.
Confirmed
Not applicable
Method of
lodgement
For applications for a material change of use or reconfiguring a lot
The following additional detail to be included in the property vegetation
management plan:
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details of the location and extent of:
- infrastructure, including buildings, fences, roads and electrical,
telecommunication or sewerage services; and
- firebreaks and fire management lines; and

details of the way the proposed clearing complies with the relevant part(s) of
the SDAP.
Confirmed
Not applicable
Notes for completing this form
 The Department of Natural Resource and Mines (DNRM) website contains a comprehensive range of information about
the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
 Question 3 for operational work applications —Under the Vegetation Management Act 1999, the proposed vegetation
clearing is only for a relevant purpose if the applicant satisfies the chief executive of the DNRM that the development
applied for is one of the purposes listed in section 22A of that Act.
Privacy—Please refer to your assessment manager, referral agency and/or building certifier for further details on the use
of information recorded in this form.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received
Reference numbers
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and
Planning. This form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any
referral agency.
IDAS form 11—Clearing native vegetation
Version 3.2—6 July 2015