Appendix F Bushfire Management Plan

7.0 Bushfire Protection Measures in Combination




Figure 10. Bushfire Planning Measures in Combination (Source: NSW RFS, 2006)

Figure 10, taken from Planning for Bushfire Protection (NSW Rural Fire Service, 2006) illustrates that there are
other factors and measures which need to be integrated to mutually support one another to provide
protection against bushfire.

Simply removing the hazard (bushland) is one possible way of removing risk to life and property, but this
approach is not desirable. The safety of life and property can be achieved whilst retaining the natural amenity
and value of bushland areas, provided these integrated bushfire protection measures are applied.


7.1       Building Construction and Design

A minimum setback of 13m will be provided to the closest wall, supporting column or post of any future
dwelling. This will be achieved by inclusion of a dwelling envelope identified in the plan of subdivision.

Within the 13m (minimum) setback, Class 10a structures may be built, however if they are within 6m of the
dwelling their construction shall be in accordance with AS3959-2018, Table 2 and Figure 9 above.



7.2       Asset Protection Zones and Landscaping

Asset protection zones are the most strategically valuable defence against radiant heat and flame, and to a
lesser extent embers.

The landscaping plan shall maintain an “Inner Protection Area” (IPA) for the entire unbuilt portion of the two
new lots.




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