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Complying development in bushfire areas
There are definitive rules for building in a bushfire-prone area that are laid out in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (the Codes SEPP). Three codes lay out the Standards that must be followed for complying development: the Housing Code, the Rural Housing Code and the Housing Alterations Code.
If you’re planning on building in an area that’s at risk, it is important to know what is and isn’t possible under the legislation. In this handy resource, we break down some of the most important elements of the regulations that may apply to your build. Find out when you need a Development Application, which types of development are exempt from bushfire requirements and how to secure an approval.
This article will explore the rules, conditions and minimum requirements to help you understand your obligations and the effects on any residential building projects to be situated in an area of concern.
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Who is it for?
Building Professionals
This guide will take you through the requirements of development on bushfire prone land and how to meet bushfire compliance criteria. It’s designed for building professionals, contractors, designers and tradespeople who need to understand their obligations.
What does it include?
- Rules for building in a bushfire-prone area
- Complying development in a bushfire-prone area
- Complying development exemptions
- Minimum requirements
- What conditions apply to an approval.