What factors need to be considered when closing / purchasing the road?
• Each application is considered on its merits and there are no guarantees an application for road closure and purchase will be successful. • All proposals to close and purchase a Crown road are closely examined to ensure significant natural resource or habitat areas are appropriately protected through the imposition of covenants. • In assessing whether the road should remain open to the public, affected authorities and adjoining landholders are consulted and any objections to closure of the road are considered. • Applicants are encouraged to obtain consents from any adjoining landholders (if possible) prior to lodging an application for closure of the road, as such consents may have a significant bearing on the successful closing of the road. However, if such consents cannot be obtained the department will still accept an application. • Where possible, roads may be closed with access requirements being satisfied by including easements for access on title to benefit a particular parcel
