Subdivisions

CFA is responsible for the protection of life and property from the adverse effects of fire. Loss of life and property in building fires, particularly in dwellings, is a major concern. Residential subdivisions must be designed and located to provide ready access by fire trucks to buildings and water supplies.

The requirements for water supply and access for subdivisions have been formally outlined to act as a planning tool for permit applicants and municipalities. They outline fire safety requirements to cope with structure fires to assist with the design and approvals process for residential subdivisions. Additional considerations are applicable in areas that are at risk from wildfires.

The provisions have been revised and new provisions have applied since 9 October 2006. 

Residential subdivisions

Residential subdivision applications that require a road to be made are sent to CFA when they do not meet water supply requirements.

For developers this may delay a subdivision application.

A developer can state that a proposed subdivision meets water supply requirements.

Download the Water supply requirements statement - pdf 32k

Requirements for Water Supplies and Access for Subdivisions in Residential 1 and 2 and Township zones - pdf 692k See Also: Water supply requirements statement - pdf 32k

Land Use Planning Information Bulletin - Clause 56 Changes for Residential Subdivision - pdf 69k Provides specific background on the 09/10/2006 changes as they relate to CFA’s fire fighting requirements and the procedures for assessing subdivision applications. It emphasises the need for developers to utilise CFA subdivision requirements earlier in the process, at the time of designing unit development.