Application form
Sustainable Planning Act 2009
Owner’s consent
A development application for tidal works, including prescribed tidal work that is at least partly on land below high water
mark is required to be supported by the land owner’s consent 1 under s. 260 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA).
This form is to be used when owner’s consent is required from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
(EHP) for private marine development adjoining privately owned land.
For more information about when owner’s consent is required for a development application, refer to the Department of
State Development Infrastructure and Planning website’s fact sheet ‘Development assessment—owner’s consent’
www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/resources/factsheet/planning/da-owners-consent.pdf
1.
Applicant details
NAME OF APPLICANT (MUST BE LAND OWNER)
CONTACT PERSON
APPLICANT’S POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS HOURS)
POSTCODE
MOBILE
FACSIMILE
EMAIL ADDRESS
2.
Location and purpose of proposed works
STREET ADDRESS
LOT
PLAN
NAME OF WATERWAY IN WHICH WORKS ARE PROPOSED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Owner’s consent is evidence that the owner of land that is the subject of a development application has consented to the
making of the application. The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection can provide owner’s consent for State
owned land under tidal water on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
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3.
Description of the proposed work
Type(s) of structure(s) proposed:
Jetty / pier / wharf
Pontoon
Boardwalk
Boat ramp
Deck
Mooring structure
Slipway
Other (specify)
Is the proposed work for marine access only?
YES
NO
Is the proposed work for a private purpose2 only?
YES
NO
Is the proposed work located outside of a canal?
YES
NO
Is the proposed work partly or wholly within a Strategic Port Land
tidal area?
YES
NO
Is the proposed work partly or wholly within a marine park 3?
YES
NO
Is the proposed work partly or wholly within a declared Fish Habitat
Area?
YES
NO
4.
Dimensions of the proposed work4
Distance (in metres) of mooring structure from high water mark (if applicable)
m
Distance (in metres) the proposed work extends from high water mark to, on or over tidal
water
m
Width5 (in metres) of proposed structure or gangway
m
5.
Existing tidal works
Are there existing tidal works on the land including land under tidal
water?
YES
NO
Are the existing works approved6 (if applicable)?
YES
NO
Permit number for existing tidal works (if applicable)
2
Private purpose means a purpose related only to (a) use of a boat used only for recreation and/or (b) use of land, if the use
is only for residential purposes (defined in the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995).
3 A marine parks permit will be required from the relevant marine park office. Visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/marine-parks/
4 Please specify distances and width in meters. Stating ‘refer to attached plans’ is not sufficient.
5 Width refers to the dimension of the structure parallel to the waterfront boundary of the lot to which it is connected.
6 The procedure for applicants to obtain details of approved tidal works is to contact the relevant local government. EHP has
provided local governments with data on previous approvals. However for specific details of previous approvals applicants
may need to search EHP’s records, fees apply. Application and payment can be made via the Smart Service Queensland
website: www.qld.gov.au/dsitia/about-us/business-areas/smart-service-queensland/.
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6.
Declaration
Note:
If you have not told the truth in this application you may be liable for prosecution under the relevant Acts or
Regulations.

I declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that all information supplied on or with this application form may be disclosed publicly
in accordance with the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Evidence Act 1977.
APPLICANT’S FULL NAME
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
7.
Applicant checklist
IMPORTANT Please provide the following
documents:
One copy of supporting information and
drawings certified by a registered professional
engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
AND
DATE
Please return your completed application form and
supporting information to:
Permit and Licence Management
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane QLD 4001
Enquiries: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Fax: (07) 3330 5875
Email: palm@ehp.qld.gov.au
One copy of Maritime Safety Queensland
(MSQ) (Department of Transport and Main
Roads) endorsed water allocation area plan7
OR
One copy of Gold Coast Waterways Authority
(GCWA) early concurrence advice stating that
the water allocation area is suitable for the
intended structure7.
NOTE: EHP will retain these copies for reference.
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It is a mandatory requirement to provide either of these documents where the proposed works would occupy water space
within the navigable waterway, and could hinder navigable access between adjoining waterfront properties and between
adjacent approved structures.
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