Development approvals for bushfire management clearing
In an emergency
During a bushfire emergency, follow the directions of the authorised fire officers. You don’t need to get our approval or notify us before you undertake clearing that they have authorised or to help them deal with a dangerous situation.
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You will need a development approval for any clearing that falls beyond the scope of the provisions for exempt clearing, or clearing using a code.
Special provisions apply if you are clearing during an emergency.
You may also need a development approval if the clearing is associated with a development application for a material change of use or reconfiguring a lot.
Find out more about making a development application.