Local Laws
Application for Livestock Grazing Permit
Any person who is in charge of livestock grazing on any Council controlled road must not, without a livestock grazing permit,
allow livestock of which he or she is in charge to graze on a Council controlled road.
Applicants should refer to General Local Law No. 7 2005 and Council’s Livestock Code of Practice prior to lodging this
application. A permit will be posted to you on approval.
Your Details
Surname
Given Name/s
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)
Business Name (if applicable)
ABN (if applicable)
Street Address
Postcode
Mailing Address
Postcode
Day time Contact Number
Email
Location for Permit
I request a permit to graze livestock on a road within the Shire of Campaspe as follows:
Road Name
Between
On the north/south/east/west
Road
and
Road
side of the road.
Property Owner’s Name adjacent
to Grazing Area
Type of Livestock
Number of Livestock
Owner of Livestock
Permit Approval Subject To
Compliance with General Local Law No. 7 2005, 4.11 Grazing Livestock on Roads and Livestock Code of Practice.
Application completed in full.
Application and cheque for $55 posted to Shire of Campaspe.
An Enforcement Officer will contact you to make an appointment to assess the grazing site requirements.
Written permission obtained from adjacent property owner.
Copy of your Public Liability Insurance.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Lodgement Details
Please return completed form, supporting documents and cheque to:
Mail
Email
Shire of Campaspe
shire@campaspe.vic.gov.au
PO Box 35
Web
Integrated Management System
File Name: 106735132
Phone
5481 2200
Fax
/
1300 666 535
Reviewed: 1/7/2013
ECHUCA VIC 3564
www.campaspe.vic.gov.au
5481 2290
Permit Conditions
The following conditions shall apply to all approvals for livestock grazing permits unless expressly excluded, amended or varied in the
approval. The approval holder shall:
1.
2.
Insurance
(a)
The permit holder shall take out, and maintain during the currency of the permit, in the name of the permit holder a policy
of insurance to the value of at least $10,000,000 against liability for property damage which may arise or could be held to
arise from any act allowed by the permit.
(b)
The policy cannot be cancelled without notice to Council.
(c)
The policy has an annual expiry date of June 30.
Road Safety Act
Ensure that the provisions of the Road Safety Act and all regulations made thereunder complied with at all times.
3.
Road Management Act
Ensure that the provisions of the Road Management Act 2004 and all regulations made thereunder are complied with at all times.
4.
The movement of livestock to and from grazing areas shall comply with General Local Law No. 7 2005.
5.
The grazing of livestock on roads shall only be permitted in daylight hours between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
6.
Responsible Person
Ensure a minimum of one responsible person shall be in attendance and supervise the livestock at all operative times.
7.
Damage to Roadway, Road Reserve and Native Flora
Ensure there is no damage caused to:
(a)
the roadway;
(b)
any native flora;
(c)
the road reserve;
Council shall set such conditions in the approval as they consider appropriate to protect and avoid such damage.
8.
Permission Required
Grazing on roadsides adjacent to a property owned by a person other than the permit holder shall require the written permission from
that person.
9.
Livestock grazing shall only be permitted on the roads stated on the permit.
10.
No bull shall be permitted to graze on any road.
11.
Fences
Grazing animals shall be controlled by a temporary fence constructed and maintained to the requirements of Council.
12.
Permit
A grazing permit shall be issued for a period of 3 months or a lesser period if stated on the permit.
13.
Traffic Warning Devices
(a)
Ensure that all signs, poles and other warning devices required by this Local Law, this Code of Practice or any other legislation
are properly installed and maintained.
(b)
Any illegal or incorrect signage may be removed by Council at the cost of the approval holder.
(c)
Ensure all signs, poles and other warning devices shall be removed by the approval holder at the expiration of the approval or
as required by Legislation.
14.
The maximum number of animals for which a livestock grazing permit will be issued shall be determined by Council.
15.
Compliance with the Livestock Code of Practice.
The extracts are correct as at December 2005.
The above information is provided as reference only. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure they refer to the latest information
detailed in the Local Law No. 7 2005. Reference copies of the current Local Laws are available at Council’s Service Centres Centres or
www.campaspe.vic.gov.au.