New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WELLINGTON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT PLAN 1995 - REG 20

20 Clearing

(1) In this clause, "clearing" means the removal of trees and other vegetation, but (unless the land concerned is protected land or riparian land adjoining a prescribed stream) does not include the eradication of noxious weeds from land, the cutting down on land of individual trees for farm purposes such as fencing, or the clearing of regrowth from land previously cleared for agricultural use.

(2) The Council shall not grant consent to the clearing of land, unless it is satisfied that:

(a) the clearing is proposed to be carried out in a manner which minimises:

(i) visual and scenic impact,

(ii) the risk of soil erosion and water pollution, and

(iii) the destruction of important vegetation systems and natural wildlife habitats, and

(b) the clearing is necessary for the reasonable economic use of the land or the provision of utility services,

or the clearing is, in the opinion of the Council, necessary to reduce the risk of bushfires.