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State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire

State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire was published on 24 September 2024, operational from 18 November 2024, along with the Planning for Bushfire Guidelines.

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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.

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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 Strategic BMPs Useful contacts

Useful contacts

Planning Policy and/or Accreditation

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

Land use planning policy team - Bushfire

Site specific planning and development enquiries

Please contact your local government.

Map of Bushfire Prone Areas

Office of Bushfire Risk Management

Building Regulations and application of AS 3959 building construction standards

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (Building and Energy Division)