Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish client requirements
- The proposed changes in land use are discussed with and confirmed with the landholder.
- The catchment characteristics are reviewed and discussed considering the proposed land use.
- Current impacting legislation and policies are explained to the landholder.
- Possible strategies are discussed with the landholder and the best option confirmed.
- Determine scope of the request
- Profile of site determined from survey and aerial photographs.
- Initial inspection checks against legislative or procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
- Native vegetation types checked against maps and local guidelines.
- Threats to local species are checked against local resources.
- Soil and water impact reviewed against proposed land use and industry principles.
- Cultural heritage issues noted according to agency guidelines and best practice procedures.
- Present finding
- Applicant is provided with technical data following program guidelines.
- Concurrence is communicated relating to the formal application following program guidelines.
- Applicant is informed of specific requirements relating to submitting a formal application.
- Self-assessment process communicated and confirmed following program guidelines.
- Potential risks associated with proceeding with process communicated based on program guidelines.