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Position Statement: Planning in bushfire prone areas – demonstrating element 1: location and element

The Position Statement aims to provide clarification and further interpretation of Elements 1 and 2, to guide decision makers in the consideration of subdivisions and strategic planning proposals where BAL-40 or BAL-FZ remains on the proposed lot(s).

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The intent of this Position Statement is to provide clarity and guidance for planning proposals in an area with a bushfire hazard level (BHL) of extreme and/or where the lot(s) is impacted with a bushfire attack level (BAL) rating of BAL-40 or BAL-Flame Zone (BAL-FZ).

Page last reviewed 5 June 2020

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