Request for consent to Discretionary Actions over Crown Pastoral Land

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1 Request for consent to Discretionary Actions over Crown Pastoral Land Land Act 1948 & Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 ONLY SUBMIT THE PAGES RELEVANT TO YOUR REQUEST/S A map showing the location of the activity/ies proposed is required for each request. Background Information must be completed, irrespective of whether there are one or more requests. Please indicate the activity or activities you wish to apply for and provide more specific information in the relevant section of the form. Request To burn vegetation - under s15 Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 (CPLA) To clear or fell any bush or scrub on the land - under s 16(1)(a) CPLA To crop, cultivate, drain or plough any part of the land - under s 16(1)(b) CPLA) To top-dress and/or sow seed - under s 16(1)(c) and (d) CPLA To plant any tree or trees on the land - under s 16(1)(e) CPLA To form any path, road or track on the land - under s 16(1)(f) CPLA To undertake any other activity affecting, involving, or causing disturbance to the soil - under s 16(1)(g) CPLA To grant, vary or revoke an exemption from any stock limitation - under s 18(3)(c) CPLA To fell, sell, remove, destroy or burn timber or bush - under s100 of the Land Act 1948 Please tick relevant box (more than one box may be ticked) Pages you must complete for this request For further information refer to LINZS45002 at Please print clearly. Please return via post to: Crown Property Christchurch Land Information New Zealand Private Bag 4721 CHRISTCHURCH 8140 Or via to: pastoral@linz.govt.nz Discretionary consent application 1

2 Background Information Name of lease / licence : Name of registered lessee / licencee : Physical address of lease / licence : Rapid number : Telephone : Mobile : Fax : Discretionary consent application 2

3 Name of person lodging request : Relationship to lease / licence (e.g. lessee / farm manager, etc) : Signature of person lodging request : Date : Discretionary consent application 3

4 Request to burn vegetation Section 15 Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 What are the reasons for burning and how does it benefit the farming operation? Specify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of burning vegetation (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : What are the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects? Discretionary consent application 4

5 Is the consent for burning vegetation sought on an ongoing basis? YES / NO If consent is sought on an ongoing basis, explain the ongoing programme in terms of the consent sought : Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on Page 1 : Discretionary consent application 5

6 Identify all required resource consents or permits : Provide any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Discretionary consent application 6

7 The following information is required for each area proposed to be burned: Block Name (or vegetation type) Area (ha) to be burned Altitude (range) Aspect/slope Rainfall Percentage cover of hawkweeds Target vegetation to be burned (briar, matagouri, bracken) Is the target vegetation to be burned felled or will it need to be felled prior to burning? Date area last burned Alternatives to burning If over sown, when was area last over sown? If top dressed, when was the area last top dressed? Intended post-burn management, including: spelling period class of livestock, numbers and duration of grazing over sowing cultivars and timing fertiliser type/rate NOTE: If you do not have current consents to oversow/topdress and this forms part of your post-burn management, then please request these consents now Have you provided a farm map, showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 7

8 Request to clear of fell bush or scrub Section 16(1)(a) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 What is they type of bush or scrub proposed to be cleared or felled? How will the bush or scrub be cleared or felled? (i.e. will it be removed, if so how) : Is it intended to sell any timber? YES / NO Discretionary consent application 8

9 What is the purpose of removal of the bush or scrub? Explain any development programme planned for the area following removal of the vegetation : Explain whether this is also a request for on-going clearing of any re-growth on this area, and if so, provide details : Discretionary consent application 9

10 How will the work applied for make it easier to farm? Describe any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Describe the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Discretionary consent application 10

11 Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on Page 1: Identify all required resource consents or permits : Provide any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : NOTE: If this programme includes draining, cultivation, sowing with seed, application of fertiliser, planting trees, making tracks or any other activity that is 'disturbing the soil' then further applications to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for consent to do that work will also be required. Have you provided a farm map, showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 11

12 Request to crop, cultivate, drain or plough Section 16(1)(b)Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 NOTE: Consent is required before the work is carried out. Consent is also required if the area has been cropped, cultivated, drained or ploughed previously unless express prior consent has been given by the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the maintenance for that particular work on that particular area. Describe the nature of the consent(s) requested and fully explain the work planned : Describe the type of land and the type of vegetation cover to the request to crop, cultivate, drain or plough applies : Discretionary consent application 12

13 Is this also a request for continuing (or the maintenance of) this activity? YES / NO If this is a request for continuing (or the maintenance of) this activity, explain what the longer term programme is likely to be in terms of the consent you are seeking : Identify the general purpose for doing this work and the expected benefits to the farming operation : Discretionary consent application 13

14 Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Discretionary consent application 14

15 Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on Page 1 : Identify all required resource consents or permits : Identify any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Have you provided a farm map, showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 15

16 Request to top dress and/or sow seed Section 16(1)(c) and (d) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 NOTE: Topdressing refers to the aerial or ground application of both lime and all fertiliser. Outline the previous (over) sowing and fertiliser history for the areas (hill country and paddocks) applied for : Describe the type of vegetation cover : Explain the expected (aerial and/or drill) sowing and topdressing programme on the paddocks and hill country (eg liming? type of fertiliser and frequency of application, pasture species) : Discretionary consent application 16

17 Identify whether the area applied for will be part of an ongoing maintenance programme and whether this is also therefore a request for the on-going sowing of seed and application of maintenance fertiliser : Outline the expected benefits from the sowing and topdressing programme (eg, carrying capacity, production, vegetation cover) : Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Discretionary consent application 17

18 Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on Page 1 : Identify all required resource consents or permits : Discretionary consent application 18

19 Identify any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Have you provided a farm map, showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 19

20 Request for planting trees Section 16(1)(e) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 Identify the purpose of the tree planting (e.g. commercial forest, shelter belt, conservation, amenity, blanking existing plantings) : Describe the site(s) where the trees are to be planted (contour, ground cover, altitude) : Identify the species to be planted : Discretionary consent application 20

21 Identify the approximate area or length to be planted : Area : Length : Is this also a request for replanting and on-going tree planting? YES / NO Describe the potential for the proposed trees to spread as wildings : Identify the steps that would be taken to manage wildings if a weed problem develops from these plantings : Discretionary consent application 21

22 Outline the benefits of the potential plantings (e.g. stock shelter, soil stability, water quality, amenity, timber) : Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Discretionary consent application 22

23 Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on page 1 of this request : Identify all required resource consents or permits : Identify any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Have you provided a farm map showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 23

24 Request for tracking or forming any path or road Section 16(1)(f) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 NOTE: Consent is required before the work is carried out. Consent is also required if the track exists and it is planned to do maintenance works unless prior consent has expressly been given by the Commissioner of Crown Lands for maintenance of that particular track. Any conditions under a prior consent must have been complied with. If the request is for track maintenance, complete Question 1, then go to Question 8 and complete the rest of the form. If the request is for a new track, go straight to Question 2, then complete the rest of the form. 1. Provide information about the tracks to be maintained (e.g. condition and standard of construction, purpose and use) : 2. Identify the reasons for building a new track : Discretionary consent application 24

25 3. Describe how the new track would make it easier to farm : 4. Describe the type of track proposed (for stock or vehicles, grade, width of the carriageway excluding batters and water table) : 5. Describe site factors (e.g. contour, aspect, vegetation, waterway crossings): Discretionary consent application 25

26 6. Describe any structures required for the track (e.g. culverts, bridges) : 7. Identify the estimated length of the new track : 8. What is the purpose of the tracking? Discretionary consent application 26

27 9. Identify any landscape issues to address and how it is planned to minimise any effects of tracking and maintenance on the landscape : 10. Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : 11. Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Discretionary consent application 27

28 12. Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on page 1 of this request : 13. Identify all required resource consents or permits : 14. Identify any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Have you provided a farm map showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? The map must show: (i) (ii) (iii) the location of existing tracks where maintenance work is requested separately identify the planned route of any new track for which consent is requested the name of the block or paddocks Discretionary consent application 28

29 Request to undertake any other activity affecting, involving, or causing disturbance to the soil Section 16(1)(g) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 Fully explain the work proposed : Describe the types of land (or sites) subject to the request (e.g. vegetation cover, contour, altitude range, aspect) : Discretionary consent application 29

30 Outline the previous development history of the area (if applicable) : Is consent for these activities sought on an ongoing basis? YES / NO If consent is sought on an ongoing basis, explain the ongoing programme in terms of the consent sought : Discretionary consent application 30

31 Outline the purpose of the work and how it benefits the farming operation : Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Discretionary consent application 31

32 Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on page 1 of this request : Identify all required resource consents or permits : Identify any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Have you provided a farm map showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 32

33 Request to grant, vary or revoke an exemption from any stock limitation Section 18(3)(c) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 Specify the current stock limitation in the lease / licence : Confirm whether the stock limitation refers to the ability to apply for the right to carry additional stock : YES / NO NOTE: If there is no ability in the lease/licence to apply for the right to carry additional stock, consent must be sought to vary the lease or licence to give such a right to carry additional stock Provide details of any existing exemption from limit : NOTE: Exemption from limitation specified in lease / licence is personal to the current holder. Such an exemption expires when the holder ceases to hold the lease / licence Discretionary consent application 33

34 Detail whether any existing exemption applies to the lease or the lease and other land. If the exemption applies to the lease and other land, provide details of the other land such as area, tenure etc : Detail why the proposed exemption is required, including benefits to the farming operation : Discretionary consent application 34

35 Provide supporting information for why the proposed exemption is required, e.g. details of development undertaken, numbers of stock carried and production figures for last 3 years : If the proposed exemption is to take account of other people of other land, provide supporting information : Discretionary consent application 35

36 Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on Page 1 : Discretionary consent application 36

37 Identify all required resource consents or permits : Identify any other relevant information that should be considered with this application (details of the proposed exemption are to be provided overleaf) : Discretionary consent application 37

38 Details of the Proposed Exemption / Variation from Exemption Numbers and class of stock: If expressed in stock units, state conversion factor : If stock to be carried for less than a year, state period to apply : If stock to be run in conjunction with other land, provide details of other land concerned such as area, tenure etc : Have you provided a farm map showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 38

39 Application for consent to fell, sell, remove, destroy or burn timber or bush Section 100 Land Act 1948 Identify the location of the activity (with reference to the map of the lease/licence) : Identify the area involved : Discretionary consent application 39

40 Specify the proposed method of felling/removing/destroying : Detail the type of timber/tree/bush to be felled/removed/destroyed/burnt : Is timber to be sold? YES / NO If timber is to be sold, estimated sale price $... Discretionary consent application 40

41 Provide reasons for application, including the benefit to the farming operation : Provide details of how the area is to be managed after removal etc : Discretionary consent application 41

42 Identify any adverse impacts on the land as a result of this work (soil, water, vegetation, conservation or other natural values) : Identify the mitigation measures intended to negate these adverse effects : Provide details of any other concurrent applications made in relation to the lease/licence that are not shown on Page 1 : Discretionary consent application 42

43 If request is to burn timber or bush, is consent sought on an ongoing basis? YES / NO If consent is sought on an ongoing basis, explain the ongoing programme in terms of the consent sought : Identify all required resource consents or permits : Provide any other relevant information that should be considered with this application : Discretionary consent application 43

44 If the application is to burn timber/tree/bush, the following information is required for each area proposed to be burned : Block Name (or vegetation type) Area (ha) to be burned Altitude (range) Aspect/slope Rainfall Percentage cover of hawkweeds Target vegetation to be burned (briar, matagouri, bracken) Is the target vegetation to be burned felled or will it need to be felled prior to burning? Date area last burned Alternatives to burning If over sown, when was area last over sown? If top dressed, when was the area last top dressed? Intended post-burn management, including: spelling period class of livestock, numbers and duration of grazing over sowing cultivars and timing fertiliser type/rate NOTE: If you do not have current consents to oversow / topdress and this forms part of your post-burn management, then please make requests now for these consents Have you provided a farm map showing the location of the activity/ies proposed? Discretionary consent application 44