State Planning Policy 3.7 - Bushfire
State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire
Planning for Bushfire Guidelines
State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire (SPP 3.7) was published on 24 September 2024, operational from 18 November 2024, along with the Planning for Bushfire Guidelines (the Guidelines).
The new SPP 3.7 and the Guidelines prioritise bushfire requirements early in the planning process and seeks to ensure that future housing delivery appropriately balances bushfire risk mitigation and environmental conservation measures.
The new policy seeks to implement effective, risk-based land use planning and development which in the first instance avoids the bushfire risk, but where unavoidable, manages and/or mitigates the risk to people, property and infrastructure to an acceptable level. The preservation of life and the management of bushfire impact are paramount.
Further information
Online learning modules
Unlock a better understanding of bushfire planning with our new interactive online learning modules! Designed specifically for decision makers and bushfire practitioners, these engaging 10-minute modules transform policy into clear and practical application. Explore virtual assessments of the Bushfire Protection Criteria for each module on strategic planning, subdivision, and residential development.
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Manuals
Accreditation
The Requirements for Bushfire Planning and Building Industry Accreditation Bodies have been updated (see the Explanatory Note below) and align with the new State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire and the Planning for Bushfire Guidelines to ensure consistency of information.
