AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS
Environmental Support for Agricultural and Rural Projects
Our environmental consultants support farmers and rural proponents across the South West of Western Australia to secure required approvals and maintain day-to-day compliance. From new or extending existing developments and operations to land management, we understand the seasonal, budget, and regulatory realities of agricultural projects.
AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS
Environmental Support for Agricultural and Rural Projects
Our environmental consultants support farmers and rural proponents across the South West of Western Australia to secure required approvals and maintain day-to-day compliance. From new or extending existing developments and operations to land management, we understand the seasonal, budget, and regulatory realities of agricultural projects.
AGRICULTURAL CLEARING PERMIT SOUTH WEST WA
Managing Environmental Risk for Agricultural Projects
Farm expansions and new infrastructure can trigger clearing permits, EPBC Act referrals, and approval conditions that require practical controls on the ground. We map the approval pathway early, identify key constraints and risks, and prepare regulator-ready submissions that minimise iterations and support works being delivered in line with operational farming schedules and budgets.
LAND USE CHANGE ASSESSMENT
Core Services for Rural and Agricultural Proponents
We deliver land use change assessment, clearing permit applications, and approvals for farm infrastructure and clearing for new plantings. Our team completes flora and fauna surveys, submit clearing permit applications, and design rehabilitation and offset actions where required and liaise and negotiate with regulators.
What Our Clients Say
Customer service and quality assurance is underpinned by our ISO9001 compliant integrated management system.
A Professional, Reliable Partner for All Environmental & Ecological Works
SW Environmental are a go-to team for environmental and ecological works – always a professional, reliable and pleasure to work with.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
South West Gateway Alliance
Expert Approvals Support That Makes the Process Smooth and Stress-Free
The team at SW Environmental has consistently provided expert guidance and reliable support for our environmental approvals making the process smooth and stress-free.
Dave McKenna
City of Busselton
Knowledgeable, Approachable and Outcome-Driven—Every Time
SW Environmental assisted us over the years with land developments. The team are very knowledgeable, approachable, and outcome-driven as well as being well priced. They deliver quality services and we look forward to working with them in the future.
Kyle Jackson
BCP
Trusted for Over a Decade on the Region’s Most Sensitive Sites
We have worked with Shane and his team at SW Environmental on projects big and small for well over a decade. They have always provided professional advice and service on even the most sensitive and difficult of sites and situations. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Luke Hill
Naturaliste Tree Care
Go-To Specialists for Black Cockatoo & Western Ringtail Possum Work
Shane and the SW Environmental team have a solid understanding of ecology in the South West Region and provide invaluable services on Black Cockatoo and Western Ringtail Possum, from baseline surveys to environmental impact assessment to fauna pre-clearance and relocation.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
Viridis Environmental
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Proven Experience in Farm Management and Approvals
We have supported rural subdivisions, surveys for major regional irrigation projects, access tracks, farm extensions, new dams and storage facilities, across the South West and beyond. Our record includes faster approvals, fewer requests for information and a high success rate with approvals.
Why Choose Us?
Our specialists bring the insight, clarity, and reliability needed to deliver efficient, compliant, and stress-free project outcomes.
Senior Involvement
Senior consultants lead each project from start to finish. Each project is carefully overseen by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CenvP) accredited with EIANZ.
Big Firm Capability
We offer the expertise of a major firm, but with lower costs, and a level of personal engagement big corporates can’t match.
Local Expertise
Locally recognised expertise with over 100 years of combined experience in the region and over 1000 projects delivered.
Species Strength
South West WA is a biodiversity hotspot which creates unique challenges for projects. We are recognised regional experts surveying and managing black cockatoos and western ringtail possums.
Fast Mobilisation
We are centrally located in the South West region and can mobilise teams quickly at a lower cost. Our authorised fauna spotting team have a specific license for urgent works no hold ups.
Cost-Smart
Our competitive pricing reflects our experience not quality. You get big-firm confidence without the big-firm price tag.
The SW Environmental Advantage for Rural Clients
Senior consultants remain hands-on throughout each project, combining strong local knowledge, regional presence, and sector experience to support efficient delivery. This enables us to produce clear documentation aligned with regulatory expectations, without unnecessary delay or cost, and to mobilise quickly when required.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
Your Next Step
Share your plans, maps, and timing and we will provide a prompt risk view, a recommended pathway, and a detailed scope and quote and risks. We then schedule surveys or submissions to suit seasons and operations. You receive regular updates through approval and delivery so works stay on track.
FAQs About Farm Management & Approvals
Most clearing permits and referrals take a couple of once inputs are ready. We can sequence surveys and drafting so approvals land before planting, harvest, or construction windows.
A property map, description of works, and timing are ideal. We can fill data gaps with targeted surveys and GIS analysis, then lodge a clearing permit that is complete.
Land use change assessment confirms environmental risks and sets practical controls. It supports regulator confidence and helps you avoid redesigns that can disrupt farm operations.
We can be on site to brief crews, deliver fauna preclearance, and other management requirements. Daily logs and photos support environmental compliance rural projects and make reporting straightforward.
We assess the change, confirm if a modification is needed, and update documents quickly. Our goal is to keep farm works moving while maintaining a clean compliance record.
A Direct Approach to Approvals
We believe in a straightforward approach to every project, providing expert solutions designed to get you from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.