Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
Areas of bushfire hazard; defendable space & construction standards.
Development Impact
How the BMO overlay affects different types of development.
Planning permit required
Specialist assessment required
VPP Clause 44.06
Planning permit required
Specialist assessment required
VPP Clause 44.06
Planning permit required
0VPP Clause 44.06
Planning permit required
Specialist assessment required
VPP Clause 44.06
Councils with BMO
62 councils have BMO schedules.
Showing top 30 of 62 councils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bushfire Management Overlay?
Areas of bushfire hazard; defendable space & construction standards.
Does BMO prevent subdivision?
The BMO overlay restricts subdivision. A planning permit is required. Check your specific schedule for details.
Do I need a permit with BMO?
Yes, the BMO overlay typically requires a planning permit for multi unit, rebuild, renovation, subdivision.
How many councils have BMO?
62 Victorian councils have BMO schedules, with a total of 143 individual schedules across the state.
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