Before removing or trimming any vegetation, you should contact Planning Services on 9433 3343 to ensure that what you propose is allowed, and to ask if planning approval is required.

The planning scheme provides for vegetation protection in some areas and there can also be agreements / covenants on land titles relating to vegetation protection.

DSE's Native Vegetation - Local Government provides information that will support local councils in assessing planning permit applications that propose clearing of native vegetation.

New bushfire provisions apply

Effective from 18 November 2011, the Victorian government introduced new bushfire planning and building provisions.

When the new provisions have been assessed, further information will be included here.

In the interim, either contact Planning Services on 9433 3343 or visit planning and building for bushfire protection on DPCD's web site.

Getting Victoria Fire Ready

See Council's bushfire prevention page for information relating to Getting Victoria Fire Ready and other fire prevention information.