Resources for permit applications under the Bushfire Management Overlay
An application for a planning permit under the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) requires specific information to be provided. This page provides information and resources to help meet these requirements.
Bushfire Management Statement
A bushfire management statement is one of the documents that need to be submitted with a planning permit application under the BMO.
This is explained in:
Template
A template Bushfire Management Statement and example are provided below. They are provided as a guide and may not cover all circumstances.
Landscaping in the BMO
For further information on landscaping requirements and how to prepare a landscape plan in bushfire areas see the CFA document:
Bushfire site assessment
A bushfire site assessment is an important part of an application under the BMO. More information is provided in Practice note 65. Australian Standard AS 3950-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas is referred to in the practice note. If necessary, a copy can be purchased from the SAI Global InfoStore.
Water supply and access
The BMO requires water supply and emergency vehicle access to be considered as part of a planning permit application. Further information about these requirements, including the documents listed below, is available on the Country Fire Authority web site.
- Planning Guidelines for Subdivisions in bushfire-prone areas, Country Fire Authority
- Requirements for Water Supplies and Access for Subdivisions in Residential 1 and 2 and Township Zones 2006, CFA, 2006
- Preferred Requirements: Water Supplies and Access for Subdivisions in Rural Zones, CFA, 2006
Subdivision and section 173 agreement
Under the BMO a planning permit for subdivision requires a section 173 agreement to be entered into which sets out the bushfire protection measures contained in the subdivision permit. A template section 173 agreement is provided here.