* This notification is to assist DTPLI officers when reviewing the bushfire prone area map. It is neither compulsory nor required by regulation.
Information on upcoming BPA Review and hazard removal notification
The Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (DTPLI) will again review designated Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA) for Metropolitan Growth Area councils and selected regional and rural councils where recent urban development has occurred.
DTPLI is accepting notification of hazard removal for urban lots from selected Councils and developers only.
The completed Bushfire Hazard Removal Notification Form with attachments must be submitted via email toby the due date of 5pm 20 June 2014.
1. Agreement to proceed
Bycompleting this notification form, you are indicating that you meet the criteria for notification of bushfire hazard removal. Please tick the boxesto acknowledge that:
You agree to provide DTPLI with contact and relevant property information for the purposes of the BPA review
You are aware that the hazard must be removed PRIOR to submitting this form and understand that the form will not be considered as part of the BPA review if the hazard is not removed
2. Details of Council or Developer for this Notification
Business Name &
Name of Council
Contact Name
Mobile Phone
3. Site Description of Area where Hazard is removed (lodge a separate form for each site)
PSP Nameif applic. / PS Number
Site address
Suburb / Post Code
To be considered in this review you must attach the following documents and evidence to demonstrate the bushfire hazard has been removed
4. List of attachments that must be submitted by email / Yes / No / Office Use Only
1. The completed Bushfire Hazard Removal Notification form? / / / DATE RECEIVED:
2. Anoverview planof the subdivision (1 x A4 or A3 page)? / /
3. Photographic evidence that clearly shows the area where the bushfire hazard has been removed?
This could be an aerial photograph showing date and hazard removed e.g. using Near Maps or onsite photographs with GPS data and datese.g.using a digital camera or phone camera / /
Please upload and send by email the required attachmentsto
Note: files should be in JPEG or PDF format and multiple files must be zipped before uploading.
The maximum file size is 20 megabytes.
Additional note to owners and developers of urban lots in the BPA
Verification of hazard removal by DTPLI does not guarantee a Bushfire Prone Area designation will be removed. DTPLI assesses all areas in line with its BPA criteria and method of assessment. Assessment includes consultation with local Councils, relevant State departments and fire agencies, the Victorian Building Authority and the Municipal Association of Victoria. All final decisions made are at the discretion of the Minister for Planning.
A person can apply to the Building Appeals Board for individual assessment of lots affected by the BPA.
Further information about the Board is available on the Victorian Building Authority’s website at or they can be telephoned on 1300 421 082.