Foreshore Development Application

This Renewal Application Form and any supporting information provided with it are for the purpose of enabling an assessment process under the Foreshore Development Act and any accompanying regulations. The information supplied in the form must be a true and accurate description of the proposed development and as such forms part of the foreshore permit. If the development is changed from the permitted development, then a separate application must be made.

Applicant Details

If a registered business, upload your business license. Otherwise, upload your VFSC certificate
Ensure you define country code preceded by a plus sign followed by phone number (E.g. +678 777777)

Custom Owner Details

Enter custom owner name, if in rural area
Ensure you define country code preceded by a plus sign followed by phone number (E.g. +678 777777)
As all land in Vanuatu under the high water mark belongs to kastom owners you must attach a signed, dated agreement to the
proposed project from the kastom landowner

Site Details

Area of foreshore to be used by the development
Location map should show neighbouring properties and any existing foreshore developments.
Are there any existing rights of way over the area of land or the foreshore area?
Is the proposed development in compliance with the Physical Planning of the Area?
If property is not on H.W.M (i.e. foreshore is not accessible from your land), attach all relevant documentation detailing out agreed access arrangements to access the foreshore from your property
Is the land vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, landslides, sea level rise etc... The Government will not be held liable for any losses or damages resulting from these phenomena
Is the land vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, landslides, sea level rise etc... The Government will not be held liable for any losses or damages resulting from these phenomena

Project Details

Upload finance department receipt for application fee that you've paid
Attach copy of Environment Permit you've if already received it
Upload any applications for licenses, permits or approvals you've received along with supporting letters or confirmation from relevant Government of Vanuatu Agencies (E.g. Fisheries, Geology & Mines)
Site plan should show location, layout and design of developments on site and foreshore
Please supply scale drawings of the development including detailed drawings (e.g. engineering drawings), profile plans, structure/development dimensions and materials to be used (Your plans must show the mean H.W.M).
Include a copy of the land lease with your application, if your land is leased.
If a change in lease class is required then please advise the proposed new lease class
Select the intended use of your development
Detail out effects the proposed development will/might have on neighbouring owners and occupiers
List out the names and contacts of neighboring owners and occupiers who might be affected by your development
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