Environment and Heritage

Biodiversity certification applications – have your say

Have your say on biodiversity certification applications open for consultation.

When biodiversity certification is proposed to be extended, the public is invited to make submissions.

Proposals for extension are exhibited on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's website.

After submissions close, the Minister for the Environment will consider all submissions before deciding whether to grant the extension.

Submissions are invited on the following biodiversity certification extension proposals.

Albury Local Environmental Plan

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed extension of Albury Local Environmental Plan 2010 biodiversity certification.

Albury City Council has requested an extension to the Albury Local Environmental Plan biodiversity certification order. The proposed extension is for a period of 8 years until 24 February 2034.

You are invited to make a submission about the proposed extension of the Albury Local Environmental Plan biodiversity certification from 15 November to 14 December 2025. Submissions close at 5 pm on 14 December 2025.

The Minister for Environment will consider the proposed extension and all submissions received before deciding whether to extend the biodiversity certification.

Biodiversity certification helps deliver housing in a timely way and deliver conservation objectives by considering both conservation and planning outcomes up-front.

Download the Proposed biodiversity certification extension (PDF 6.8MB).

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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is collecting your personal information through this form.

Why are we collecting your information?

We are collecting your information so you can provide feedback about a public consultation.

How will we share your information?

We will not share your information with anyone else unless you give your consent, or the law requires or allows us to do so.

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You are not required by law to give us your information, but if you choose not to, we may not be able to accept your submission.

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To access or correct your information, please contact:

Information Access and Privacy Unit
Locked Bag 5022, Parramatta NSW 2124
Phone: 02 8275 1095
Email: [email protected]

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