Controlled activities on waterfront land help protect our rivers, creeks and wetlands while still allowing responsible use. These activities such as earthworks, vegetation clearing, or building near waterways require approval to ensure impacts on water quality, erosion, flooding, and local ecosystems are carefully managed. By following the guidelines, landholders can carry out works safely while preserving the health and resilience of our waterways for the whole community.
https://www.water.dcceew.nsw.gov.au/our-work/licensing-and-approvals/controlled-activity-approvals
The Waterfront land e-tool is a simple and easy-to-use online application that helps you determine
if your proposed development is located on waterfront land and therefore may require a controlled
activity approval from the department.