Landscape management and protection


A Landscape Management and Protection Plan shows the protection and management of the Territory’s assets on the verge during construction works. Assets typically include trees, grass, footpaths, kerb and gutter, public lighting, stormwater sumps etc.

It is important that a Landscape Management and Protection Plan is prepared in accordance with Transport Canberra and City Services Reference Document 4 (PDF 117KB), and Landscape Management and Protection Plan Advisory Note (PDF 290KB). These documents are intended to ensure the safety of the public and protection of Territory assets during construction works.

Application forms

When a Landscape Management and Protection Plan is required as a part of a Development Application or Design Acceptance submission it must be submitted together with the submission documents.

When a Landscape Management and Protection Plan is required for building application (driveways, stormwater easements and waste and recycling management assessments) it must be submitted at the same time and lodged via the TCCS approval form.

When submitting the Landscape Management and Protection Plan you must attach the following documents:

For Early Works Submissions, please visit the Early works page for more information.

Landscape management and protection plan

Before you start construction activity you are required to submit a plan showing how you are going to protect Territories assets in the proximity of the construction activity relating to your development.

The Landscape Management and Protection Plan must include the following:

The Landscape Management and Protection Plan must meet the following requirements:

For information on what needs to be included in the plans, please view the sample site plan (PDF 1,137KB).

Dilapidation report

The dilapidation report must show infrastructure and services within the area of the project including adjacent open space, that may be affected by construction activities such as parking, unloading and delivery of materials and heavy machinery.

The report is to contain map of the area cross referenced with close up photos of identified defects.

For information on what needs to be included in the report, please view the nature strip page.

Contact us

Please contact us via email if you have any questions.

Last updated 06 Feb 2025