Integrated Planning and Building Framework

1. MOWE-ITRegulatory Responses to Bushfirein the Planning and Building System in Victoria, AustraliaProfessor Prem ChhetriRMIT University

2. 4 Integrated Planning and Building Framework • 16 recommendations for planning and building brought together into an integrated package of planning and building rules • Focused on prioritising human life and strengthening community resilience to bushfire • Strengthens the consideration of bushfire at different stages of the planning process and better integrates the planning and building systems. 2

3. 4 Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responses Three levels of site-based response Areas of extreme fuel loads where there is potential for extreme bushfire behaviour such as a crowning fire and extreme ember attack BUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL 2 AREAS Planning response : Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) AND Building response : Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and the Building Regulations BUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL 1 AREAS Building response : Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and the Building Regulations Areas of high to extreme fuel loads where there is potential for high bushfire behaviour such as a crown fire and ember attack Areas where the extent, configuration and/or management of vegetation means that there is low potential for bushfire spread. BUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL LOW AREAS No planning or building response 3

4. Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responses 4

5. Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responses Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA) 5

6. Integrated Planning and Building Framework Regulatory responses Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) 6

7. 4 Integrated Planning and Building Framework Complete picture 7

8. Structure of Objectives Subdivision BF1 (General requirements) BF2 (Residential lots) All development BF3 (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 8

9. 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 metres Existing houses – need to check the dates Previously exempt metropolitan councils can opt-in through a planning scheme amendment 10/50 rule New, based on expert fire science and advice from DSE Clear all veg within 10 metres and all veg except for trees within 50 metres Existing houses – need to check the dates Applies to all areas within the BMO Replaces another exemption which provided for less extensive clearing but over a greater distance 10/30 and 10/50 Rules 9

10. Strategic Planning for Bushfire Protection State Planning Policy for Bushfire • Use planning schemes to identify where the bushfire hazard requires specific consideration • Asses the risk at a regional, municipal and local scale. 10

11. Strategic Planning for Bushfire Protection State Planning Policy for Bushfire 11

12. Bushfire in Victoria 12