Appendix I - Local Planning response

Column 1                                                 Column 2                                                     Assessment
Specific Outcomes                                        Probable solutions
O7 Uses and works including building works are           S7.1 Uses and works including building works are sited—      Not applicable
sited, designed and constructed to—                      a) on lots greater than 2500m2;                              The site is not subject to bushfire hazard.
a) minimise the number of people and property                i) in locations of lowest hazard within the lot
     subject to bushfire risk; and                                (Figure 13.5 provides guidance); and
b) maximise the protection of people and property            ii) to achieve setbacks from hazardous vegetation
     during the passage of a fire front.                          of 1.5 times the predominant mature canopy
                                                                  tree height or 10m whichever is the greater; and
                                                             iii) 10m from any retained vegetation strips or small
                                                                  areas of vegetation; and
                                                             iv) so that the elements of the development least
                                                                  susceptible to fire are sited closest to the
                                                                  bushfire hazard;
                                                         b) on lots 2500m2 or less - to maximise setbacks from
                                                             hazardous vegetation37




Water supply for fire fighting
O8 An adequate and accessible water supply is            S8.1 For premises not in a water service area— each lot      Not applicable
provided for fire fighting purposes can be accessed by   has an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank           The site is not subject to bushfire hazard.
fire fighting appliances.                                accessible by the fire brigade that contains at least 5000
                                                         litres of water.
Vehicle access and fire trails




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