Clearing for bushfire management
Development approvals for bushfire management clearing
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.
In this guide:
- Exempt clearing work for bushfire management
- Using a clearing code for fire management
- Development approvals for bushfire management clearing
- Bushfire management plans and other considerations
- Other laws and permits for bushfire management
- Clearing during bushfire emergencies
- Cleaning-up after a bushfire
- Roadside vegetation management