ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS WA
Environmental Approvals For South West Projects
Environmental approvals are essential for keeping your project compliant and moving forward. SW Environmental helps developers, contractors, and government proponents across the South West of WA secure the right permits, applications, and referrals on time and within budget. Our experienced environmental consultants handle every stage of the approvals process, ensuring your project meets all legal obligations without unnecessary delays.
ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS WA
Environmental Approvals For South West Projects
Environmental approvals are essential for keeping your project compliant and moving forward. SW Environmental helps developers, contractors, and government proponents across the South West of WA secure the right permits, applications, and referrals on time and within budget. Our experienced environmental consultants handle every stage of the approvals process, ensuring your project meets all legal obligations without unnecessary delays.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SOUTH WEST
What You Get With Environmental Approvals
Our environmental approvals service covers every step needed to meet statutory requirements. We prepare and submit clearing permits, referral documents, and management plans, and handle regulator negotiations with DWER, DBCA, and the Commonwealth. Supporting services like flora and fauna surveys, environmental management plans, and offsets can also be included for complete compliance coverage. You’ll know exactly what’s included before we begin, so there are no hidden extras or gaps.
CLEARING PERMIT WA
Built For Projects That Need Fast, Compliant Approvals
This service is ideal for linear infrastructure, renewable energy, land development, and local government projects that must secure vegetation clearing or environmental consent before works begin. It suits large-scale proponents as well as smaller developers who need guidance through the approvals process. Residential clients seeking single-lot or subdivision approvals also benefit from our straightforward, cost-smart approach. We do not service contaminated sites, waste, or water management—allowing us to stay focused on your project’s success.
What Our Clients Say
We know that trust is earned, not given. The best way to understand our commitment to quality is to hear directly from the people we have helped. Here’s what they have to say about working with us.
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
Southwest 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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Avoid Delays And Protect Your Project Now
Delaying approvals can create bottlenecks that affect every stage of your build. Acting early ensures your project can proceed to tender or construction without last-minute regulator issues. Our environmental consultants in WA identify risks early and prepare regulator-ready documentation that builds confidence in your submission. Getting started now avoids unnecessary hold-ups and keeps your project timeline intact.
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 simply can’t match.
Local Expertise
Local recognised expertise with over 100 years’ experience in the region within their respective fields.
Species Strength
Southwest 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
southwest 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.
Transparent Pricing And Clear Estimates
Every project begins with an upfront quote based on scope, location, and environmental complexity. You’ll receive a detailed proposal showing what’s included, estimated timeframes, and all associated costs. We don’t believe in hidden extras—just clear, competitive pricing that reflects the true requirements of your project. With SW Environmental, you can plan confidently knowing your environmental compliance services in WA are properly scoped from day one.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
From Enquiry To Approved And Ready To Build
When you contact us, we’ll discuss your site, goals, and approval pathway. You’ll receive a tailored proposal within days outlining what needs to be done and when. Once approved, our team handles everything—from document preparation and regulator liaison to submission and sign-off. Throughout the process, you’ll receive honest updates and a final handover package ready for audit or tender inclusion.
FAQs About Environmental Approvals
Timeframes vary by project complexity and regulator workload, but most approvals in WA take between two and eight weeks. As experienced environmental consultants South West, we work efficiently to keep your project on track.
We need your site location, project scope, and any previous environmental data. If this information isn’t available, we can conduct the necessary flora and fauna surveys to provide a complete dataset for your application.
Clearing native vegetation in WA generally requires a permit unless specific exemptions apply. We assess your project and provide clear guidance on whether a clearing permit WA is needed, saving time and confusion.
Yes, our environmental compliance consultants handle all communication and negotiation with regulators. This ensures consistency, accuracy, and confidence in every submission.
We prepare all documentation in line with DWER, DBCA, and EPBC guidelines. Our environmental compliance services WA ensure every submission is clear, defensible, and regulator-ready.
We can help modify or resubmit your approvals if your project changes. Our support continues until your environmental compliance remains valid and your project is fully cleared to proceed.
A Direct Approach to Approvals
We believe in a straightforward approach to every project. No jargon, no fluff, just practical, expert solutions designed to get you from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.