Environmental approvals and clearing permits in the South West
Most development, subdivision and land management projects in the South West need some form of environmental sign-off before work can start. Eco Logic prepares the reports and applications that regulators ask for, backed by our own flora, vegetation and fauna survey work, so the evidence and the paperwork come from the same team.
We work with landholders, developers, planners and local government, and can manage the environmental side of a project from the first site inspection through to approval and compliance reporting.
What we can help with
- Project management
- Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) condition approval reports for the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and local government
- Referrals to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act
- Shire Biodiversity Incentive Scheme projects
- Compliance inspections and reporting
- Vegetation clearing applications
- Government and community consultation
When you might need this
- You need to clear native vegetation and want to know whether a clearing permit applies
- Your subdivision approval came with environmental conditions from the WAPC
- Your project may affect a Threatened species or community and could need an EPBC referral
- Your shire has asked for an environmental report or compliance inspection
Where we work
Eco Logic is based in Margaret River and works across the South West of Western Australia, including Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough, Augusta, Bunbury, Albany and Perth, and on projects further afield in Kalgoorlie, Geraldton and Esperance.
Questions
Do I need a clearing permit to remove native vegetation in WA?
In Western Australia, clearing native vegetation generally needs a permit under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 unless an exemption applies. Exemptions depend on the location and the reason for clearing, so it is worth checking early. Eco Logic can assess the site and prepare the application with the supporting flora survey.
When does a project need an EPBC referral?
A referral under the federal EPBC Act is needed when an action is likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance, such as a listed Threatened species like the black cockatoos found across the South West. A site survey is usually the first step in working out whether a referral is needed.
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Talk to Kay about your site
A few details about the property and what you need approved is enough to start.