Clearing codes

Step 4 – Code compliance and recordkeeping

You must ensure clearing is within the scope of the relevant accepted development vegetation clearing code and follow the requirements specified in the code. We may audit your property to monitor compliance with the code.

If another person is undertaking clearing on your behalf, you should:

• ensure they see the notification confirmation before starting to clear
• document and retain the instructions you give them
• supervise their clearing activities to ensure they comply with the code
• keep a record of their contact details.

Recordkeeping requirements

The clearing codes detail any additional recordkeeping requirements. You don’t need to submit these records, but you must retain them and make them available to us on request.

We strongly recommend that you keep copies of any invoices provided by agents – for example, clearing contractors.

Self-auditing

To help monitor your compliance with the codes, we recommend that you (or the person clearing on your behalf) undertake a self-audit after clearing a small portion of the total area that you propose to clear.

Some codes require that you complete a self-audit before lodging a subsequent notification. You don’t need to submit these with your notification, but you need to keep the results and make them available if we request them.

Check your selected clearing code to access a self-audit sheet and other resources to help you comply with the code.

In this guide:

1. Step 1 – Choose the right code
2. Step 2 – Secure exchange areas for vegetation clearing
3. Step 3 – Notify us before clearing
4. Step 4 – Code compliance and recordkeeping

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