Permit to Conduct Activities in the Swan and Canning River Development Control Area - Western Australia

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct certain activities, works or commercial acts in the Swan River Trust Development Control Area. The Development Control Area includes the waters of the Swan and Canning rivers and adjoining parks and recreation reservations. It extends upstream from the Fremantle Traffic Bridge to Moondyne Brook on the Avon River, to the Lower Diversion Dam on the Helena River, along Southern River to the Allen Road crossing and along the Canning River to its confluence with Stinton Creek.

Activities that may require a permit include:

  • signage
  • repairs and maintenance
  • emergency works
  • erosion control
  • temporary structures
  • fire hazard reduction
  • any commercial acts and activities
  • riverbank disturbance
  • digging in the river bed
  • taking worms or other invertebrates
  • removing or trimming trees or other vegetation
  • launching vessels outside a permitted launching place
  • organised events on water (if not on the Department's Aquatic Events Calendar), land-based spectator events will require approval from the local council.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit, and to assist the efficient assessment of applications, you must:

  • submit the completed application form, which includes the written consent of the landowner
  • provide a detailed written description and a map relating to the location and nature of the proposed works, acts or activities
  • provide photographs of the site
  • provide details of the proposed timing
  • submit any additional information requested by the Agency.

It is your responsibility to obtain any other necessary approvals or licences required to carry out the proposed activity. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding specific eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Swan and Canning Rivers Management Regulations 2007 Western Australia

Approval time

Approval time is between 1 to 3 months. This length may be longer if the development is significant and requires public consultation.

Additional information

Please note that commercial activities with a water-based component will also require a licence, which will be assessed in conjunction with the permit application.

Administering agency

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

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