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How to apply to transfer, vary or surrender an Aboriginal heritage impact permit and what to include in your application.

We provide guidance for local councils to manage heritage items and understand when to refer development applications.

Local councils are required to refer pertinent development applications to us via the NSW Planning Portal.

A development application referral usually requires development consent from the local council only. We can provide heritage comments for certain development approvals referred by local councils.

Apply for an approval for works or activities that may impact archaeological relics or check if your proposal meets criteria for an excavation permit exception.

When and how to notify if archaeological relics are uncovered on land in New South Wales.

How to apply for a section 140 excavation permit and what to include in your application.

How to submit a request if you propose a variation to an existing approved section 140 excavation permit.

How to follow the integrated development application process for Aboriginal cultural heritage and environmental heritage.

Apply for a permit for underwater cultural heritage zones, including shipwreck protection zones.