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Subdivision proposals often increase the number of people who could live in a community. CFA recommends that subdivisions are designed appropriately to consider bushfire hazard and emergency access.
Good subdivision design is an effective way of passively reducing risk in the event of an emergency.
The following resources offer guidance on good subdivision design:
- CFA Preferred Requirements: Water supplies and access for subdivisions in Rural Zones (PDF 242k)
- CFA Requirements for Water Supplies and Access for Subdivisions in Residential 1 and 2 and Township zones (PDF 692k)
Subdivision proposal with a statutory referral requirement
There are two categories of subdivisions where CFA has a statutory referral role in the planning process.
Subdivision in the Bushfire Management Overlay
All applications for subdivision in the Bushfire Management Overlay are referred to CFA.
Subdivisions that do not meet the water and access requirements specified in Rescode
CFA has a role in ensuring that emergency access and water supply is available for new communities. The majority of subdivisions will meet the requirements at Clause 56.09 of the planning scheme.
If the requirements are not met, Council will refer the application to CFA for advice.
Application for CFA consent to grant Statement of Compliance
Applications for CFA consent to grant Statement of Compliance - DOC 26k should be submitted with the required supporting documentation, hydrant location plan to the Fire Safety Referral administration team email at firesafetyreferrals@cfa.vic.gov.au
Other subdivision proposals
There are a number of subdivisions that don't need to be referred to CFA for comment. In these circumstances CFA still has some interest given our role in responding to emergencies in new communities.
Multi-unit proposals (preceding or following subdivision proposal)
Multi-unit proposals often involve the creation of road or access into the subdivision. CFA recommends that access and water supply for multi-unit proposals are consistent with the requirements at Clause 56.09 of the planning scheme.