Building in a bushfire-prone area has many important considerations that must be addressed. There are unique design, construction and specification requirements.
Complying with bushfire regulations and ensuring you have safety at the forefront of your decision-making are crucial aspects of successfully taking on projects in these regions.
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Timber windows in bushfire-prone areas
Building in a bushfire-prone area introduces a number of additional design, specification and construction parameters that cannot be ignored. These additional requirements can add extra costs to a new home, so it’s i...
Determining bushfire risk in WA
If you are proposing to build a residential or habitable building in a designated bushfire-prone area, it’s highly likely you will have to address additional bushfire planning and/or building requirements.
Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019 and AS 3959:2018
In NSW, from 1 March 2020, any application made for a Development Approval (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC) must comply with Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019 (PBP) and AS 3959:2018.
Cleaning up of bushfire-affected areas
Recent bushfires across New South Wales have caused immense damage to property and lives. With the large amount of properties damaged, the NSW government is providing a free clean-up service. Before you begin any cle...
Revised map and guidelines for planning in bushfire prone areas
Government agencies DPLH, DFES, DMIRS, WAPC and CSIRO have released the revised map and guidelines for planning in bush fire prone areas effective 13 December 2021.
Returning to bushfire affected areas
The bushfires across most states in recent months have caused immense damage to properties and lives. In coming days and weeks, affected state Governments are likely to produce information for all residents on how th...
WA Planning Regulations Amendment Regulations 2020 - Bushfires
Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted on 18 December 2020. A Table has been introduced that outlines the exemptions for development approvals, which includes single houses and ancillary dwellin...
Complying development in bushfire areas
The information below assists in understanding the regulations and guidelines regarding use of complying development in bushfire areas in NSW.
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