Burning Off

Relaxed permit conditions for burning off

Permit conditions for burning off have been relaxed until the declared Fire Danger Period is announced.

The relaxed conditions include:

Incinerators are banned (since 15 December 1995)

Residents are advised to utilise Council's Waste Management Services - for information call 1300 88 22 33.

Residents on properties greater than 1 hectare (2.2 acres) may apply for a permit to burn in the open. A permit will only be issued when:

there is no other practical way to dispose of the material
the material to be burnt is dry
abutting neighbours give written consent to the burning
relevant fire brigade agree to the proposal
the burning is being done as part of a public land management - regeneration program
the material to be burnt is not the product of any building works (includes erection and demolition)
the property on which the burning is to take place is larger than one hectare
the material to be burnt is able to be burnt in two hours
the burning can take place between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm on Wednesday or Saturday.

Note - expense to the applicant of other methods of disposal of the material to be burnt is not a consideration in the issuing of a permit.

Applicant calls Council

Local Laws Officer to inspect property
After inspection (if approved) - abutting neighbours consent to be obtained - permit application fee to be paid and a permit will be issued

For current Permit Application fee refer to Fees and Charges or call Local Laws 1300 88 22 33.

Wood barbecues are permitted (except on Total Fire Ban Days).