Occupation Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to occupy Crown lands.

Occupying Crown land means that you can use the Crown land for a specified purpose, this includes a range of activities such as:

  • grazing of stock
  • erection of a building
  • bird watching
  • bush walking
  • installation of pipes
  • beekeeping
  • coastal protection works.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Commencement

An occupation licence shall commence on the day it is issued.

Duration

Not exceeding 5 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All Please consult the Contact Officer on any prescribed application fees.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for Occupation Licence - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Usage of Crown Land Policy - PDF (Opens in new window)

Additional information

In your application, you will need to provide:

  • your personal details
  • your occupation
  • a description of the area in respect of which the application is made
  • the purpose for which the licence is required.

Administering agency

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Crown Land Estate - Darwin Office

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Operating address: Energy House
Level 5
18 - 20 Cavenagh Street
Darwin, Northern Territory 0800
Mailing address: PO BOX 1680
Darwin, Northern Territory 0801
Phone: 08 8999 6886
Fax: 08 8999 5404
Email: CrownLand.Estate@nt.gov.au
Website: Contact a Crown Land Estate Office (Opens in new window)