Policies

The Use of Crown Reserves for Operating Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds

This position paper outlines the Department's commitment to sustainable tourism on caravan parks and camping grounds on Crown reserves.

The Use of Crown Reserves for Operating Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds (PDF 309 kb)

Food and Beverage Outlets on Crown Reserves - Policy Position 2005

Approval was given on 1st February 1996 to a policy position for food and beverage outlets on Crown reserves as a guide to reserve trust managers, groups and individuals.

Crown Lands subsequently distributed the policy position with explanatory notes to regional officers and local councils. The Department of Planning issued Circular F14 - Restaurants in Open Space Areas - on 16 December 1996, a document that complements the policy position.

Version 2 came into effect on 14th June 2001 and provided for plans of management to be prepared for any proposal to establish a food and beverage outlet on Crown reserves and included a range of issues to be considered in preparing plans of management for food and beverage outlets. The policy position also drew attention to the observations of the Land and Environment Court in regard to public recreation reserves and the objects and principles of Crown land management contained in the Crown Lands Act 1989.

Version 3 of the policy position is an update of the previous version and has minor changes that reflect the current liquor licensing provisions. 

Food and Beverage Outlets on Crown Reserves - Policy Position (PDF 394 kb)

Fire Protection Policy for Caravan Parks on Crown Reserves and Leashold Land 2005

Many Crown caravan parks and camping areas are within bushfire prone lands identified for the purposes of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. The Authority has obligations under the Rural Fires Act 1997 to take practical steps to prevent bush fires occurring on or escaping from Crown lands.

Fire Protection Policy for Caravan Parks on Crown Reserves and Leasehold Land 2005 (PDF 82 kb)

Investment Policy for Trust Boards Managing Crown Reserves and Commons 2005

This policy provides a guide for trust boards who manage Crown reserves and commons to the legislative and policy requirements.

Investment Policy for Trust Boards Managing Crown Reserves and Commons 2005 (PDF 51 kb)