Find which permission you need

You must get a permission from us to conduct certain activities that have risk of harm to human health and the environment. These are called prescribed activities and are defined in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Regulations 2021.

These prescribed activities are listed below. Each prescribed activity has a code that corresponds with a category.

Conducting a prescribed activity without the correct permission is an offence under the Environment Protection Act 2017. For more information, visit Fines and enforcement.

In certain circumstances, we can issue an exemption from getting a licence or a permit.

Not sure if you need a permission?

If you're unsure of the type of permission you need, we highly recommend that you use our free permission pathway process before you apply for a permission. Application requirements are generally complex and activity specific.

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