Vegetation Removal Request - Leased Public Land

Amendment VC83 introduced clause 51.12 into the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes as part of VC176 in August 2020. Clause 52.12 allows the removal, destruction or lopping of vegetation to reduce the fuel load around existing buildings used for accommodation without requiring a planning permit. These permit exemptions only apply to buildings existing or approved before 10 September 2009.

Approval for vegetation removal in the Falls Creek Alpine Resort which is Crown land must be obtained from the public land manager which is ALPINE RESORTS VICTORIA trading as Falls Creek Alpine Resort.

The information provided in this form will be used by the Board to assist in the assessment of your application. To assist us in understanding your application all information indicated should be provided as far as is practical.

Your application will be assessed internally and a response provided within 28 days. Should further information or a site inspection be required you will be contacted by the Board.

Applicant Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Organisation (if applicable)

Preferred contact phone number *

Email Address *

Property Details

What is the name of your leased property, from which you propose to clear vegetation? (Provide name of Club/Lodge or Premises) *

Address *

Street Number and Name

Town/Suburb and Postcode Falls Creek VIC 3699

Lease Plan, Lot number or Crown Allotment Plan of Subdivision No. (Please attach a copy of Title Plan or a Rate Notice) *

Attach Title Plan or Rate Notice *

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Public Land Falls Creek Alpine Resort

Public Land Manager ALPINE RESORTS VICTORIA trading as Falls Creek Alpine Resort

Does your leased property include a building used for accommodation? (For example ski lodges, apartments, group accommodation and hotels) *

YesNo

Attach a plan accurately identifying the area you propose to clear. You must also clearly show your property in relation to the affected public land. Is a legible plan showing this information attached? *

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Describe the proposed area to be cleared, in relation to your leased property including depth and length in metres. *EXAMPLE: I propose to clear a patch of vegetation within 3 metres of the rear of our organisation's lodge. The patch of vegetation consists of small trees and understorey shrubs which is approximately 5m long by 5m wide.

Do you declare that the information provided on this form is true and correct? *

YesNo

Please sign this Application and the Indemnity: *

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Date *

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YOUR INDEMNIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC LAND MANAGER

1. You (as named at item 1 of the Application Form) are the leaseholder of the Property (as identified at item 2 of the Application Form).

2. You seek the permission of the relevant Public Land Manager to perform Clearing Works (as defined in paragraph 3 below) on the Public Land (as identified at item 2 of the Application Form).

3. Clearing Works means the removal of all vegetation within 10 metres and all vegetation (except for trees) within 50 metres of a building used for accommodation situated on leased/licensed public land.

4. In consideration of the Public Land Manager allowing you to perform the Clearing Works, you agree to bebound by the provisions of paragraphs 5 to 9 below.

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5. In performing the Clearing Works, you and any other person performing Clearing Works on your behalf:

a) must comply with the landholder’s responsibilities as described in this Information and Application Form;

b) must not clear any vegetation other than that which is approved in this application under the Bushfire Protection Exemptions of the Alpine Resorts Planning Scheme;

c) must remove from the Public Land the vegetation which has been cleared and lawfully dispose of it;

d) must not use any herbicides, poisons or other chemicals to clear the land unless specifically authorised; and

e) must not remove any vegetation which is protected by other laws.

f) must hold appropriate competency skills to maintain and operate a chainsaw where a chainsaw is to be used.

6. You assume full responsibility and liability for any injury, death or property or other damage arising out of the Clearing Works. This includes any injury, death or property or other damage caused by any other person performing the Clearing Works on your behalf.

7. You agree that you are responsible for any damage caused to the Public Land arising out of the Clearing Works.

8. You agree to release and indemnify the Public Land Manager against any liability for any injury, death or property or other damage arising out of or in connection with the Clearing Works.

9. You will not perform the Clearing Works until you have received a copy of this form which has been signed by both you and the Public Land Manager.

Signed for and on behalf of the party named at item 1 in the Application Form *

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Date of Agreement *

Witness *

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Name of Witness (Print) *

This indemnity must be signed by you before forwarding your application for authorisation.

Vegetation Request Authorised *

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Signed for and on behalf of Falls Creek Alpine Resort

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Date Authorised *

Witness

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