Home bush clearing laws changed
Clay Lucas
November 18, 2011
HOMEOWNERS in Victoria's most bushfire-prone areas will from today be
able to clear all vegetation except trees up to 50 metres from their
house without a permit, under laws brought in by Planning Minister
Matthew Guy.
Before now, householders had been able to clear shrubs and vegetation within 30 metres of their house.
Under the new ''10/50'' rule, to be passed in state
parliament today, they can legally clear any tree or bush within 10
metres of their home, and bushes or native vegetation within 50 metres.
Mr Guy also said new homes would be better fire-proofed
as a result of the new laws that give councils far stronger controls to
reject houses and other proposals they believe will not meet stringent
requirements.
''The new planning provisions give priority to the protection of human life,'' Mr Guy said.
2 comments:
Hi Mario,
The Age got the dates wrong - this hasn't been passed by parliament yet. Thought it would be good to let you know so that no one gets caught out applying the changed rules before they are meant to!
Cheers
Jo
The VPP's have been changed.
The '10/30' and '10/50' is now per the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. Friday 18 November 2011.
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