MOWE-IT

Regulatory Responses to Bushfirein the Planning and Building System in Victoria, Australia

Professor Prem ChhetriRMIT University

College of Business

Integrated Planning and Building Framework 416 recommendations for planning and building brought together into an integrated package of planning and building rulesFocused on prioritising human life and strengthening community resilience to bushfireStrengthens the consideration of bushfire at different stages of the planning process and better integrates the planning and building systems.

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4Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responsesAreas where the extent, configuration and/or management of vegetation means that there is low potential for bushfire spread. Three levels of site-based responseBUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL LOW AREASBUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL 1 AREASAreas of high to extreme fuel loads where there is potential for high bushfire behaviour such as a crown fire and ember attackBUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL 2 AREASAreas of extreme fuel loads where there is potential for extreme bushfire behaviour such as a crowning fire and extreme ember attackPlanning response : Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)

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Building response : Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and the Building RegulationsBuilding response : Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and the Building RegulationsNo planning or building response*

Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responses*

Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responsesBushfire Prone Areas (BPA)*

Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responsesBushfire Prone Areas (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)*

4Integrated Planning and Building Framework Complete picture*

Structure of ObjectivesSubdivision BF1 (General requirements)BF2 (Residential lots)

All developmentBF3 (Location)BF4 (Siting and layout)BF5 (Bushfire protection measures)

Buildings and works BF6 (Defendable space for dwellings)BF7 (Defendable space for industry, office and retail)BF8 (Defendable space for other occupied buildings)BF9 (Defendable space location)BF10 (Water supply and access)Clause 52.47 Bushfire Protection: Planning Requirements*

10/30 rule Made permanent, based on expert fire science and advice from DSE Clear all veg within 10 metres and all veg except for trees within 30 metresExisting houses need to check the datesPreviously exempt metropolitan councils can opt-in through a planning scheme amendment10/50 ruleNew, based on expert fire science and advice from DSE Clear all veg within 10 metres and all veg except for trees within 50 metresExisting houses need to check the datesApplies to all areas within the BMOReplaces another exemption which provided for less extensive clearing but over a greater distance

10/30 and 10/50 Rules*

*Strategic Planning for Bushfire ProtectionState Planning Policy for BushfireUse planning schemes to identify where the bushfire hazard requires specific considerationAsses the risk at a regional, municipal and local scale.

*Strategic Planning for Bushfire ProtectionState Planning Policy for Bushfire

Bushfire in Victoria*

Provisions are not in a sequential order. Most site will require and iterative approach to meeting the requirements****