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When is a building project exempt from the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) planning requirements?

In this article we will discuss the planning requirements of the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) for building projects in Victoria, and more specifically, the circumstances in which a building project may be exempt from the regular BMO planning requirements.  When should I start thinking about the Bushfire Management Overlay? The simple answer is, as early …

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Granny Flat Rules, Victoria, Australia: Bushfire Compliance for Your Second Small Home | BAL Report Requirements

Recent changes to bushfire regulations in Victoria have introduced a new perspective on the construction and use of granny flats on properties in bushfire-prone areas. Commonly known as secondary dwellings, or a second small home, these granny flats serve as an additional living space on a property. They can offer a solution for housing family …

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